Character Education
"Family Values" Discussed at UPF-Russia Conference
Moscow, Russia—UPF-Russia held a conference on "Family Values as the Basis for Stability and Prosperity in Russian Society."
European Leadership Conference Focuses on the Balkans
Tirana, Albania—UPF held a European Leadership Conference under the theme “Mutual Understanding and Cooperation for Peace, Security and Human Development in the Balkans.”
Nigerian Ambassadors for Peace to Act against Corruption
Abuja, Nigeria—Ambassadors for Peace from all over Nigeria have formed a National Action Committee on Corruption.
International Day of Peace Observed in Central African Republic
Bangui, Central African Republic—UPF observed International Day of Peace 2015 by welcoming as new Ambassadors of Peace 43 leaders of an armed militia.
International Day of Peace Observed in France
Paris, France—More than 70 Ambassadors for Peace and guests attended a UPF event held to mark the UN International Day of Peace.
Ghana Observes UN International Youth Day
Kpando, Ghana—UPF-Ghana celebrated UN International Youth Day with a program teaching young people how to live public lives
Marriage Blessings Spread from Capital to a Small Village
In August 2015, UPF-Cambodia held an Interfaith Peace Blessing Ceremony in the capital, Phnom Penh. One of the participants was so inspired, he organized another Marriage Blessing in his remote village shortly thereafter.
Cambodian Couples Gather for Interfaith Peace Blessing
Battambang, Cambodia—More than 700 couples took part in an Interfaith Peace Blessing ceremony held by UPF-Cambodia in Battambang City.
Christian Leader, Members Attend UPF-Ghana Seminar
Accra, Ghana—The district pastor of a major church and 50 of his members attended a peace education seminar held by UPF-Ghana.
A Unique, Unifying Summer Camp in Northwestern Russia
Petrozavodsk, Russia—UPF, together with the organization Islamic Education, organized a unique summer camp for children and teens in Russia’s far northwest Karelia region.
UPF Brings Discussion of Family to the Czech Parliament
Prague, Czech Republic—The Czech Republic chapter of UPF recently convened its third conference in the Czech Parliament on the topic of the family.
UPF Character Education Programs in Indonesia
Bogor, Indonesia — Students at a prestigious Indonesian university and teenagers at several schools were given an introduction to the UPF character education lectures.
UPF-Fiji Hosts South Pacific Peace Forum
Suva, Fiji—A member of Fiji’s Parliament was one of the main speakers at a program held under the banner of South Pacific Peace Initiatives.
UPF-Fiji Promotes Character Education
Nakasi, Fiji—UPF-Fiji organized a two-day character education presentation to teachers, students and VIPs at Nakasi High School.
Two Prominent Ghanaians Recognized by UPF
Accra, Ghana — Two people who have made remarkable contributions to Ghanaian society were guests of honor at a one-day seminar organized by UPF.
Siberian Peace Council Marks Human Rights Day
Novosibirsk, Russia - The Siberian Peace Council celebrated Human Rights Day together with Russia’s Constitution Day at a special meeting.
Russian Youth Attend Program on Tolerance
Pokrovskoye, Russia - Tenth-graders in a Russian village discussed issues of tolerance in a special program supported by UPF.
Indonesia University Hosts International Youth Convention
Medan, Indonesia - About 3,000 students attended the Oct. 8, 2014 International Youth Convention at the University of North Sumatra on the theme “Young People of Character - The Hope of the Future.”
Seminars and Workshops in DR Congo
Kinshasa, DR Congo - Activities in August 2014 included a youth seminar and workshops on principles of peace.
Character Education Programs Launched in Medan, Indonesia
Medan, Indonesia - To respond to the urgent need for effective character education, UPF is expanding its character education programs to the Parulian schools in North Sumatra, starting with its central school in Medan on June 16, 2014.