Pillar Interfaith Programs
Israel and San Marino Girls Play Football for Peace
San Marino, San Marino—An interfaith group of teenage girls from Israel joined local players in a Football for Peace tournament.
UPF Delegation Meets with Pope Francis at Vatican
Vatican City—A delegation from UPF International had a private meeting with His Holiness Pope Francis at the pope's office in the Vatican.
International Day of Families Commemorated in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand—UPF commemorated the International Day of Families in Thailand with a conference on family values and the re-launching of the national chapter of the IAPD.
Theologian Promotes His Prescription for Peace
Munich, Germany—UPF hosted a first presentation of a newly published book about achieving peace in the Middle East.
IAPD-Peru Visits Mosque in Lima
Lima, Peru—During the holy month of Ramadan, members of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) in Peru visited a main mosque in Lima.
International Day of Families Observed in Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland—UPF co-sponsored a conference on interfaith cooperation and the family, held at the World Council of Churches.
Mister and Miss University Pageant Focuses on Friendship
Moscow, Russia—Participants in the 2019 Mister and Miss University pageant referred to it as a family more than a competition.
UPF Participates in the World Bank’s Global Faith Initiative
Washington, DC—UPF’s Executive Office Took Part in the World Bank’s roundtable discussion of “The Role of Faith in the Human Capital Project.”
University Event Highlights Islamic and Ukrainian Cultures
Kyiv, Ukraine—Traditional dances, songs and clothes of both Ukraine and Islamic countries were presented at an event held at a university.
U.S. Convocation of IAPD and IAPP Held in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States—The convocation explored the role of religious and civic leaders in peacebuilding.
UPF Forum on Marriage
Bridgeport, United States—In an era when marriage is increasingly under attack, a forum asks if the institution is worth preserving.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Moscow
Moscow, Russia—About 40 people attended a UPF program dedicated to World Interfaith Harmony Week 2019.
Youth Celebrate Interfaith Week in Moscow
Moscow, Russia—Contestants of the 2019 Mister and Miss University beauty pageant learned about a variety of faith traditions during World Interfaith Harmony Week.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia—World Interfaith Harmony Week 2019 inspired a discussion of “Fanaticism and Tolerance – Obstacle and Impetus for Interfaith Dialogue.”
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, Russia—In honor of World Interfaith Harmony Week 2019, UPF organized several days of excursions and interfaith creative meetings.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in London
London, United Kingdom—Eminent speakers from Parliament and religious groups attended an interfaith program held with UPF support.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Celebrated in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, Russia—Poetry, songs, dances and folk art at an interfaith creative evening expressed many ways to relate with God.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic—UPF co-organized an interfaith meeting titled “Passing on the Tradition and Faith and the Freedom of Choice.”
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Bonn
Bonn, Germany—UPF hosted an event attended by participants from various religious backgrounds and worldviews as a part of World Interfaith Harmony Week 2019.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed at UN in Vienna
Vienna, Austria—UPF-Austria organized a conference on the theme of “Migration and Interreligious Understanding in the Age of Globalization.”