Conferences Other International
UPF-Portugal Delegation Attends Estoril Conferences
Cascais, Portugal—For the second year, UPF was invited to the renowned international event as a partner.
Elders’ Roundtable Proposed as Instrument for Peace
Cheongpyeong, Korea—UPF’s ISCP and Think Tank 2022 in partnership with the Korean Senior Citizens’ Association convened the International Elders’ Roundtable.
Experts in Geneva Decry Japan’s Violations of Religious Freedom
Geneva, Switzerland—UPF co-sponsored a UN side event about the lack of religious freedom in Japan.
2nd "Conference of Hope" Focuses on Threats to Religious Freedom and Human Rights
Washington, D.C.—The 2nd "Conference of Hope" was held in South Korea on December 17 and live streamed to millions of viewers globally.
"Conference of Hope" for Universal Human Rights and Religious Freedom
Seoul, Korea—The greatest difference between open, free societies and authoritarian regimes is respect for human rights and religious freedom.
In Memoriam: Mikhail Gorbachev
UPF International—Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, who died on August 30 after a long illness.
In Memoriam: Leonid Kravchuk
UPF-International—Leonid Kravchuk, the first president of Ukraine and a UPF Ambassador for Peace, passed away on May 10, 2022, at the age of 88.
In Memoriam: Stanislav Shushkevich
UPF-International—Dr. Stanislav Shushkevich, the former leader of Belarus, a member of the UPF Presiding Council and an Ambassador for Peace, passed away at age 87.
UPF-France Holds Assembly for Ambassadors for Peace
Paris, France—Ambassadors for Peace were invited to a meeting to hear about activities in the first quarter of 2022.
Current and Future Women Leaders Engage in Dialogue for Peace
Europe and the Middle East—UPF’s International Association of First Ladies for Peace (IAFLP) co-sponsored an intergenerational conference on peace.
IAED Webinar Continues Discussion of Social Value Investing
United States—On June 21, IAED hosted the second webinar in its series on social value investing, a new approach in solving the world’s intractable problems.
UPF Webinar Linked to United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS 2021) to Combat Corruption
New York, United States—UPF co-hosted a webinar titled “Combating Corruption: The Relevance and Capacities of Faith-Based Organizations.”
IAED Explores Public–Private Partnerships
United States—The International Association for Peace and Economic Development (IAPD) cosponsored with two international organizations an online conference on “Public–Private Partnerships: The Business of Telehealth.”
The Kyoto Declaration: Next Steps for Civil Society and Faith-Based Organizations
New York, United States—On April 21, 2021, the Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations hosted a webinar on “The UNODC Crime Congress—The Kyoto Declaration: Next Steps for Civil Society and Faith-Based Organizations.”
First Ladies, Future Leaders Meet at CSW65 Parallel Event
New York—UPF’s International Summit Council for Peace co-sponsored a parallel event to CSW65.
Lusophone Webinar Draws Participants from Three Continents
Europe, Africa and South America—On March 13, 2021, nearly 220 participants from over eight countries on three continents participated in a joint event with many opportunities for personal, social and political development.
UPF-South America Experts Discuss Peaceful Reunification of Korea
South America—On March 12, 2021, UPF-South America held an International Leadership Conference (ILC) with the following topic: “The Peaceful Reunification of Korea, Through Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity and Universal Values.”
International Association for Peace and Economic Development Webinar Addresses “East Asian Security and International Business”
United States— Several hundred were in attendance for a webinar sponsored by the International Association for Peace and Economic Development (IAED).
5th Rally of Hope - Current and Former Heads of State Focus on Global Issues
Washington, DC—Millions of viewers from 150 countries joined the live online broadcast of the 5th Rally of Hope sponsored by the Universal Peace Federation on Saturday, February 27, 2021.
IAPP Webinar Looks at “Flashpoint Korea: Standoff on the Peninsula”
United States—Recent developments demand a close look at the Korean Peninsula.