Interreligious Association for Peace and Development
UPF-Japan Forum Commemorates World Interfaith Harmony Week
February 12, 2021
Tokyo, Japan—World Interfaith Harmony Week 2021 was commemorated in Japan at the 113th Inter-Religious Forum, hosted virtually by UPF and the IAPD.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Portugal
February 7, 2021
Lisbon, Portugal—Six religious leaders spoke at a UPF webinar celebrating the UN observance.
UPF-Brazil, IAPD Honor UN World Harmony Week
February 6, 2021
Brazil—The International Association for Peace and Development in Brazil held the program “World Interfaith Harmony Week: Building Bridges Beyond the Frontiers, looking to a unified world of peace under God.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Austria
February 5, 2021
Vienna, Austria—UPF-Austria held a webinar titled “Interfaith Cooperation as a Basis for Social Cohesion.”
Webinar Looks at Interfaith Harmony and Korean Reunification
February 5, 2021
Geneva, Switzerland—Korea’s religious and cultural heritage may provide clues for unifying the peninsula, experts say.
UPF-USA Commemorates UN World Interfaith Harmony Week
February 4, 2021
United States—IAPD-USA hosted its 2021 UN World Interfaith Harmony Week program on the theme “Building Bridges Across Boundaries.”
UPF Celebrates Interfaith Harmony and Human Fraternity
February 4, 2021
New York, United States—A UPF webinar commemorated two United Nations observances.
UPF-Russia Discusses Christian-Muslim Peacebuilding
February 3, 2021
Moscow, Russia—A retired military officer told a UPF webinar that different faiths need to find points of unity.
Malaysia ‘Peace Talks’ Celebrates World Interfaith Harmony Week, Launches IAPD
February 3, 2021
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—UPF-Malaysia’s first “Peace Talks” webinar celebrated World Interfaith Harmony Week and launched the national chapter of the IAPD.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Georgia
February 2, 2021
Tbilisi, Georgia—UPF marked World Interfaith Harmony Week with a webinar titled “The Importance of Dialogue among Religions.”
Albanian, Kosovan Faith Leaders Offer Messages of Hope
December 12, 2020
Tirana, Albania—Religious leaders attending a UPF webinar gave messages of hope for these unprecedented times.
UPF-Ecuador Honors UN International Day of Human Rights
December 12, 2020
Ecuador—On December 12 2020, UPF-Ecuador’s Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) observed virtually the UN International Day of Human Rights.
UPF-Uruguay Holds IAPD to Shine Light of Hope
December 12, 2020
Uruguay—UPF-Uruguay and the Uruguay chapter of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) held an interfaith webinar with the motto "Christmas Messages."
Two Views of Religion Presented at Webinar
December 11, 2020
Geneva, Switzerland—Prominent religious leaders spoke at a webinar titled “Religion – A Way to Peace or a Cause of Conflict?”
Muslim Leaders Affirm Relevance of Spiritual Values for Sustainable Development
December 8, 2020
Moscow, Russia—A UPF webinar addressed the role of spiritual values in Russia’s sustainable development.
4th Rally of Hope - Believers Unite for Peace
December 5, 2020
Las Vegas, United States—At the online rally, the UPF co-founder addressed an interfaith audience of hundreds of thousands.
International Day of Peace Conference Emphasizes Youth
September 22, 2020
Geneva, Switzerland—IAPD co-sponsored a two-day conference on “Empowering Youth for Peace.”
2020 Africa-EUME International Leadership Conference—Executive Summary
September 13, 2020
Africa/Europe/Middle East—ILC 2020 held by UPF of Africa and UPF of Europe and the Middle East focused on the theme “Opportunity and Hope at a Time of Global Crisis.
ILC2020—Asia Pacific: Executive Summary
September 13, 2020
Bangkok, Thailand—The ILC2020’s Asia Pacific program featured 85 speakers from 27 countries and drew more than 10,000 registered participants and 150,000 viewers on social media.
Asia Pacific Celebrates 15th Anniversary of UPF at ILC2020
September 12, 2020
Asia Pacific—A distinguished panel of speakers from the Asia Pacific shared their experiences, insights and reflections about UPF in celebration of its 15th anniversary.