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Regional Conferences
Baku Conference Promotes Peace in the South Caucasus
May 29, 2012
Baku, Azerbaijan - An international conference on “Peace Initiative in the South Caucasus: New Approaches to Peacebuilding” took place in Azerbaijan on May 29, 2012 with experts from Azerbaijan, France, Japan, USA and Russia.
Conference at UNESCO Office in Paris Focuses on Peace and Human Development
April 13, 2012
Paris, France - A European Leadership Conference took place at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris April 12-13, 2012, with the theme "A New Vision for Peace and Human Development."
Conference in Moscow on Peace and Security in Multicultural Societies
April 7, 2012
Moscow, Russia - The annual conference initiated by UPF-Eurasia on “Peace and Security in Multicultural Societies at a time of Global Crisis” took place in Moscow April 6-7, 2012.
Latin American Leaders Convene in Sao Paulo
February 16, 2012
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Leaders from Brazil and Latin America convened at the UPF Headquarters in Sao Paulo from February 12 to 16. The program opened with a presentation by Rev. Dong Mo Shin, Regional Chair of UPF-Latin America. Various topics were discussed, including marriage and family programs, education, and community building. In attendance were UPF leaders from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, and Uruguay, in addition to leaders from throughout Brazil.
Human Solidarity Day Observed in Moscow
December 18, 2011
Moscow, Russia - A UPF-Eurasia conference on “Solidarity as a Fundamental Value of Humankind in the 21st Century” was related to International Human Solidarity Day, Dec. 17, 2011
London Human Rights Forum: How Far Have We Progressed?
December 10, 2011
London, UK - UPF-Europe organized an International Leadership Conference in London December 8-10 on the theme 'Commemorating Human Rights Day 2011: How Far Have We Progressed?'
Asia Peace Conference Inaugurated
November 27, 2011
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Representatives from 16 nations attended the inaugural Asia Peace Conference in Kuala Lumpur, November 26-27.
Malta Conference: Europe, Africa and the Culture of Peace
November 6, 2011
Valletta, Malta - "A New Vision for Cooperation Between Europe and Africa and The Culture of Peace" was the theme of a conference of in the Presidential Palace of Malta on November 5. Political, diplomatic, economic, and religious experts from both continents assessed the Arab Spring revolutions, economic relations, gender equality, development, and aid effectiveness.
Geneva Conference on Multiculturalism and Peace
September 23, 2011
Geneva, Switzerland - As a continuation of the series of conferences held at the United Nations in Geneva and New York, as well as in London, Bergamo, and Fribourg, Switzerland on interreligious/intercultural peacebuilding since 2008, a full-day symposium was held to commemorate the International Day of Peace in Geneva on September 23.
Leadership Conference for Malaysian MPs
July 17, 2011
Washington, DC and New York, USA - Thirteen Malaysian Parliamentarians attended a special International Leadership Conference for Parliamentarians on the theme of “Leadership, Good Governance, and Interfaith Cooperation” July 11-17.
Youth Offer Perspectives on Peace at a Conference in Vienna
July 3, 2011
Vienna, Austria - In commemoration of the UN International Year of Youth, youth spoke on the theme “Communicating Change: Youth Perspectives on Peace” at conference that opened on July 1, 2011, at the UN headquarters in Vienna.
Regional Peace Conference in Kuala Lumpur
June 20, 2011
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Building on the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week program organized by UPF-Malaysia in February of this year, a special dinner reception was held at the prestigious Bankers’ Club in the Amoda Building in downtown Kuala Lumpur on June 20.
Conference in Istanbul Assesses the Arab Spring
May 8, 2011
Istanbul, Turkey - A Regional Leadership Conference for current and future Ambassadors for Peace in the Middle East was held at the Atakoy Sheraton Hotel in Istanbul May 6-8, 2011.
Norway Hosts European Leadership Conference
May 1, 2011
Oslo, Norway - A European Leadership Conference sponsored by the Universal Peace Federation and Women’s Federation for World Peace was held in Oslo, Norway, on April 30 and May 1. Distinguished delegates from many European countries were in attendance.
Response to European Leadership Conference
May 1, 2011
Oslo, Norway - Excerpts of presentations at the European Leadership Conference in Norway in May 2011 and responses by the distinguished audience to the speech by UPF Founder Rev. Sun Myung Moon.
Integration and a Culture of Peace Discussed at UPF-Eurasia Conference
April 10, 2011
Moscow, Russia - The annual conference of UPF-Eurasia on “Pressing Issues of Integration and Building the Culture of Peace in Eurasian Nations” took place in Moscow on April 9, 2011. One hundred and twenty delegates from seven nations acknowledged the importance of peacemaking efforts in the region.
Conference in Italy about Ending World Hunger
January 29, 2011
Pesaro, Italy - UPF-San Marino held a conference in Pesaro on January 29 to support the World Food Program's campaign to end world hunger by 2015, the first of the eight Millennium Development Goals.
Leadership Conference Held in DR Congo
December 19, 2010
Kinshasa, DR Congo - The Universal Peace Federation's third Sub-Regional International Conference for Leadership was held in Kinshasa Democratic Republic of Congo December 16-19 in the Palais du Peuple, seat of the Congolese Parliament.
Year-End Conference in Moscow Marks UN Human Solidarity Day
December 18, 2010
Moscow, Russia - UPF-Russia held an international conference on Dec. 18, 2010, the eve of UN International Human Solidarity Day, to explore the role of NGOs in promoting peace.
European Conference Considers Issues of Ireland and Middle East
December 13, 2010
Bergen aan Zee, Netherlands - "States operate not under ethical considerations, but by what they feel benefits their own situation," asserted a former Dutch prime minister at a European Leadership Conference in the Netherlands Dec. 10-12, 2010.