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Interreligious Association for Peace and Development
IAPD Inaugurated in Nepal
October 28, 2018
Kathmandu, Nepal—The Nepal chapter of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) was inaugurated in October with 143 guests.
IAPD Is Inaugurated in Ukraine
October 19, 2018
Kviv, Ukraine—The Ukrainian chapter of Interreligious Association for Peace and Development was inaugurated during a UPF conference.
European IAPD Office Opens in Vienna
October 18, 2018
Vienna, Austria—The Interreligious Association for Peace and Development opened its European office in the premises of Peace Museum Vienna.
IAPD Delegation from Greater China Region Visits Korea
October 4, 2018
Gapyeong, Korea—The Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) organized a visit of 32 religious leaders from the greater China region to Korea in September.
IAPD Inaugurated in Bolivia
September 21, 2018
La Paz, Bolivia—The Bolivian chapter of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) was inaugurated in La Paz, the country’s capital, in September.
International Day of Peace Observed in Italian Senate
September 21, 2018
Rome, Italy—The beautiful and historic Sala Zuccari was the setting of a UPF celebration of the 2018 UN International Day of Peace.
Parliamentarians, Faith Leaders Address Challenges of Our Time
August 29, 2018
Seoul, Korea—The 32nd International Leadership Conference organized by UPF brought together more than 300 leaders from over 80 nations.
Latin America Summit Includes Founder's Address and Peace Rally
August 4, 2018
São Paulo, Brazil—The first Latin America Summit concluded with a speech by the UPF co-founder and the signing of the São Paulo Declaration of Peace.
Presidents and Parliamentarians Address Latin America Summit
August 3, 2018
São Paulo, Brazil—The first full day of the 2018 Latin America Summit featured prominent speakers from throughout the region.
Latin America Summit Begins Amid Warmth and Hope
August 2, 2018
São Paulo, Brazil—Participants at the opening banquet of the first Latin America Summit praised the evening’s spirit of fraternity and friendship.
Banner Experience for UPF-Samoa
July 26, 2018
Apia, Samoa—UPF-Samoa hosted a wealth of activities, including an Oceania Leadership Conference, the launch of IAPD-Samoa, a World Peace Blessing celebration, and more.
UPF-Zambia Holds Workshop for IAPD Members
June 27, 2018
Lusaka, Zambia—IAPD committee members receive orientation and review constitution.
UPF-Oceania Launches IAPD in Vanuatu
June 21, 2018
Port Vila, Vanuatu—IAPD in Vanuatu begins with support of government ministers and former head of state.
UPF’s Global Initiatives Discussed at Buenos Aires Meeting
June 18, 2018
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Leaders of UPF in Latin America spoke about UPF’s global initiatives at a meeting for Ambassadors for Peace held in June.
Interfaith Conference Held in Paris
June 2, 2018
Paris, France—More than 90 participants attended a UPF conference titled “Building a Peaceful and Inclusive Society: The Role of Religions.”
Geneva Group Discusses the Need for IAPD
May 31, 2018
Geneva, Switzerland—A consultation on creating a chapter of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) was held at the World Council of Churches offices.
IAPP and IAPD Inaugurated in Taiwan
May 19, 2018
Taipei, Taiwan—More than 180 government, civil society and faith leaders attended the inauguration of the IAPP and IAPD in Taiwan.
Interreligious Association for Peace and Development - Resources
May 16, 2018
UPF resource page for the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development.
IAPD Inaugurated in Brazil
May 11, 2018
Sao Paulo, Brazil—The Brazilian chapter of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) was inaugurated in May.
Interreligious Association for Peace and Development Launched in Europe
April 29, 2018
Vienna, Austria—A two-day International Leadership Conference organized by Universal Peace Federation brought together 250 participants from 45 nations.