International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace
Asia Pacific Summit Convenes in Nepal
December 3, 2018
Kathmandu, Nepal—More than 1,500 participants, including seven current heads of state and government, attended UPF’s first Asia Pacific Summit.
Balkans Peace Road Spans Seven Nations
October 9, 2018
Tirana, Albania—The 2018 Balkans Peace Road brought a message of peace to a region that is still recovering from years of conflict.
IAPP Inaugurated in Haiti
September 21, 2018
Port-au-Prince, Haiti—To mark the International Day of Peace 2018, UPF-Haiti inaugurated the national chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP).
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.
IAPP Inaugurated in São Paulo State Assembly
July 20, 2018
São Paulo, Brazil—The São Paulo state chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was inaugurated in the state's Legislative Assembly in July.
IAPP Forum at Knesset in Jerusalem
July 10, 2018
Jerusalem, Israel—The central role of Arab Israelis in the regional economy was discussed at an IAPP meeting held at the Israeli Knesset.
IAPP Is Inaugurated in Burundi
June 25, 2018
Bujumbura, Burundi—The launch of IAPP in Burundi was attended by almost 100 dignitaries.
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.
President of Niger Welcomes UPF
June 16, 2018
Niamey, Niger—President Mahamadou Issoufou met with Dr. Thomas Walsh.
IAPP Is Launched in Niger
June 12, 2018
Niamey, Niger—Leaders of Niger’s government, including its prime minister, welcome the establishment of IAPP-Niger.
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.
UPF Meets with Central American and Caribbean Leaders
May 18, 2018
Mexico City, Mexico—In April and May, representatives of UPF- Central America and the Caribbean met with government leaders in Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica and Panama.
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.
IAPP Is Launched in Portugal
April 13, 2018
Lisbon, Portugal—The International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was inaugurated in Portugal at a conference held in the national parliament.
IAPP Inaugurated in Cameroon
March 28, 2018
Yaoundé, Cameroon—Over 150 guests attended the IAPP’s inauguration in Cameroon, which took place at the Parliament of Cameroon.
World Leaders Affirm the Mission and Work of UPF
February 21, 2018
Seoul, Korea—The 2018 UPF International Leadership Conference closed with participants expressing a high degree of satisfaction with the presentations and discussions.