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Interreligious Association for Peace and Development
ILC2020 The Americas Session 4: Religious Leadership Addressing the Critical Challenges of Realizing Peace in the Family, Nation, and World
September 11, 2020
The Americas—Religious and spiritual leaders from North, Central, and South America offered perspectives on finding hope in a time of crisis.
EUME-Africa Religious Leaders Meet at IAPD Webinar
September 11, 2020
Africa/Europe/Middle East—“Perspectives from Religious and Faith Leaders” was the fourth session of ILC 2020 of Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
Asia Pacific Religious Leaders Discuss Peacebuilding, Interfaith Cooperation at ILC2020
September 11, 2020
Asia Pacific—Ten speakers shared their perspectives on their roles to promote peacebuilding and interfaith cooperation at a session hosted by the IAPD.
UPF Central America and Caribbean Region Convenes "Peace Talks" Webinar
July 30, 2020
Costa Rica—UPF-Central America and the Caribbean held a Peace Talks webinar with panelists from the regional Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) on the topic “Challenges and Opportunities for Faith Communities in the Aftermath of Covid-19.”
Interfaith Webinar Organized by UPF and IAPD-Argentina Attracts Several Hundred International Viewers
July 23, 2020
Buenos Aires, Argentina—“Interreligious People for Peace and Sustainable Development” was the theme of a webinar panel organized by UPF-Argentina.
Nepal ‘Peace Talks’ Discusses Role of Religious Leaders in COVID-19
June 10, 2020
Kathmandu, Nepal—UPF-Nepal held its first national “Peace Talks” webinar on the role of faith-based organizations and religious leaders during COVID-19.
Filipino ‘Peace Talks’ Focuses on Role of Religious Leaders
May 8, 2020
Manila, Philippines—UPF-Philippines held its first national “Peace Talks” webinar, which focused on the role of religious leaders during the coronavirus crisis.
UK Webinar Discusses Faith amid the Pandemic
May 7, 2020
London, United Kingdom—A UPF-organized online conference brought together religious leaders to discuss responses to the coronavirus pandemic.
World Summit 2020 Schedule
February 8, 2020
Seoul, South Korea—The World Summit 2020 Assembly brought together a wide range of experts and stakeholders to offer insights and recommendations that contribute to building a world of lasting peace.
World Summit 2020 - IAPD Schedule
February 8, 2020
Seoul, South Korea—Through interreligious dialogue and exchange of viewpoints among the world’s religions and faith-based organizations, terrorism, violent extremism and the world’s ills can be proactively addressed.
UPF Convenes Spectacular World Summit 2020
February 8, 2020
Seoul, Korea—The World Summit 2020 Assembly brought together a wide range of experts and stakeholders to offer insights and recommendations that contribute to building a world of lasting peace.
World Summit 2020 Participants Share Reflections
February 8, 2020
Seoul, Korea—In written reflections, participants at the World Summit 2020 Assembly expressed their thoughts after hearing the words of UPF co-founder Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, the Sunhak Peace Prize laureates, and the presentations by the many distinguished speakers.
IAPD Assembly: Religious Leaders Call for Greater Interfaith Cooperation
February 5, 2020
Seoul, Korea—The Global Assembly of IAPD had as its theme “Toward a World of Lasting Peace: The Role of Religion, Interreligious Dialogue and Faith-Based Organizations.”
Africa Continental Summit Convened in Niger
November 30, 2019
Niamey, Niger—The national and international delegates included current and former heads of state and government from 70 nations across Africa and around the world.
UPF Program Considers Peace and Development among Mediterranean Nations
November 13, 2019
Rome, Italy—The potential of Mediterranean nations in building peace was discussed at a UPF seminar held in the Italian Senate.
Summit Explores Peace and Development in Southeast Europe
October 27, 2019
Tirana, Albania—Participants from over 50 nations attended the Southeast Europe Peace Summit organized by UPF.
IAPD-Korea Joins Interfaith Assembly in Taiwan
July 20, 2019
Taichung, Taiwan—The IAPD and Korea Religions Association participated in a three-day interfaith event organized by the Taiwan Conference on Religion and Peace.
UPF Delegation Meets with Pope Francis at Vatican
July 1, 2019
Vatican City—A delegation from UPF International had a private meeting with His Holiness Pope Francis at the pope's office in the Vatican.
Philippines Hosts Asian Leadership Conference
June 9, 2019
Manila, Philippines—UPF hosted an Asian Leadership Conference in the Philippines at which it inaugurated the national chapter of the IAPD.
Africa Summit Convened in Johannesburg, and Inaugurates Peace Organization
June 8, 2019
Johannesburg, South Africa—Former heads of state and government were among the more than 450 participants of the Africa Summit and Leadership Conference 2019.