Peace Talks
IAACP and IMAP Inaugurated in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—UPF-Malaysia’s third “Peace Talks” webinar inaugurated the national chapters of the IAACP and IMAP.
IAED Inaugurated in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—UPF-Malaysia’s second “Peace Talks” webinar launched the national chapter of the International Association for Peace and Economic Development (IAED).
Nepal ‘Peace Talks’ Webinar Commemorates World Interfaith Harmony Week
Kathmandu, Nepal—UPF-Nepal held a second program to celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week, a “Peace Talks” webinar on the role of academicians in advancing peace.
Malaysia ‘Peace Talks’ Celebrates World Interfaith Harmony Week, Launches IAPD
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—UPF-Malaysia’s first “Peace Talks” webinar celebrated World Interfaith Harmony Week and launched the national chapter of the IAPD.
UPF-Peru Inaugurates International Association of Academicians for Peace
Lima, Peru—The Zoom launch of Peru’s chapter of the International Association of Academicians for Peace (IAAP) was attended by 100 guests, with another 300 watching on Facebook Live.
IAED-Russia Introduced at Business Leaders’ Meeting
Moscow, Russia—UPF co-organized a meeting of business leaders whose main focus was how to use wealth in pursuit of peace.
UN International Day of Peace Honored in UPF-Brazil Webinar
Brazil—On September 21, 2020, UPF-Brazil celebrated UN International Day of Peace with the theme proposed by the United Nations for this year: “Forging Peace Together.”
Experts Discuss Korean Reunification
Madrid, Spain—Three experts on the Korean Peninsula were the speakers at an online discussion on the reunification of the Koreas.
UPF Celebrates Teachers’ Day in India
New Delhi, India—In celebration of Teacher’s Day 2020 in India, UPF and the IAAP convened a “Peace Talks” webinar on the theme, “Saluting the Role of Teachers in the COVID Era.”
Filipino Educators Join ‘Peace Talks’ Webinar on Values Education
Manila, Philippines—Seventy-three educators joined UPF-Philippines for a “Peace Talks” webinar on values education.
UPF Webinar Introduces International Media Association for Peace in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—“Freedom, Responsibility and Values” was the theme of UPF-Argentina’s panel of distinguished journalists.
UPF-India ‘Peace Talks’ Continue with Focus on Education
Sikkim State, India—UPF-India held a second webinar on the pandemic’s effect on education, organized by the country’s chapter in Sikkim state
UPF-India Hosts ‘Peace Talks’ on COVID-19’s Impact on Education
New Delhi, India—Indian academicians joined UPF and the IAAP for a ‘Peace Talks’ webinar on COVID-19’s impact on education in India.
Indian Parliamentarians Examine COVID-19 Situation
New Delhi, India—Seven current parliamentarians from India examined the COVID-19 situation in the country in a ‘Peace Talks’ webinar organized by the IAPP.
UPF Central America and Caribbean Region Convenes "Peace Talks" Webinar
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.”
Balkans Peace Initiative Features Former Heads of State
London, United Kingdom—The former presidents of Albania, Montenegro, Serbia, and Kosovo addressed a UPF webinar.
Bangladesh ‘Peace Talks’ Focuses on the Role of Youth in COVID-19
Dhaka, Bangladesh—The role of youth and students in COVID-19 was the focus of a “Peace Talks” webinar UPF-Bangladesh hosted in partnership with Youth and Students for Peace.
UPF-Central America and the Caribbean Hosts Webinar Attracting Participants From 19 Countries
Costa Rica—On the evening of July 25, 2020, UPF-Central America and the Caribbean held a web conference titled “The Central America in the Era of the Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities Facing Government and Civil Society Leaders.”
Interfaith Webinar Organized by UPF and IAPD-Argentina Attracts Several Hundred International Viewers
Buenos Aires, Argentina—“Interreligious People for Peace and Sustainable Development” was the theme of a webinar panel organized by UPF-Argentina.
UPF Academicians Association Inaugurated in Oceania
Melbourne, Australia—More than 380 people participated in a “Peace Talks” webinar inaugurating the International Association of Academicians for Peace (IAAP) in Oceania.