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World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed at UN in Vienna
February 1, 2019
Vienna, Austria—UPF-Austria organized a conference on the theme of “Migration and Interreligious Understanding in the Age of Globalization.”
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Norway
January 24, 2019
Oslo, Norway—UPF held its annual World Interfaith Harmony Week event in partnership with the largest mosque in Oslo.
UPF Interfaith Initiative Inaugurated in France
January 19, 2019
Paris, France—More than 100 participants gathered to inaugurate the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD).
2018: A Year of Accomplishments for UPF in Eastern Europe
December 31, 2018
Europe—We present an overview of the many UPF events and initiatives of the past year in Eastern Europe.
UPF Russia Inaugurates Interreligious Association (IAPD)
December 22, 2018
Moscow, Russia—Seventy participants attended a conference in the historic Hotel National at which the Russian chapter of IAPD was launched.
UPF Interfaith Initiative, IAPD, Launched in Israel
December 20, 2018
Acre, Israel—The national inauguration of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) took place in Acre city and was attended by religious, political, and educational leaders.
Prague Gathering Explores Future of Human Rights
December 17, 2018
Prague, Czech Republic—In recognition of Human Rights Day, UPF held a conference titled “Europe and the Future of Human Rights.”
UPF-Portugal Hosts Religious Freedom Colloquium
November 20, 2018
Lisbon, Portugal—The president of the Religious Freedom Commission attended a UPF-organized multifaith event.
IAPD Convenes Religious Leaders in New York
November 12, 2018
New York, United States—Nearly 300 clergy and lawmakers attended a UPF conference with the goal of overcoming division and building unity.
IAPD Is Inaugurated in Ukraine
October 19, 2018
Kviv, Ukraine—The Ukrainian chapter of Interreligious Association for Peace and Development was inaugurated during a UPF conference.
“Russia: Present and Future” Is Topic of UPF Canada Meeting
September 30, 2018
Vancouver, Canada—Ambassador for Peace Dr. Youri Pankratz presented an in-depth survey of Russia’s geopolitics, culture, and future prospects.
Dutch Peace Road Joins With "Peace Walks"
September 30, 2018
The Hague, Netherlands—For the 2018 Peace Road, UPF supporters joined two other organizations in holding two Peace Walks.
Malaysia Honors UN International Day of Peace
September 29, 2018
Ipoh, Perak State, Malaysia—UPF-Malaysia celebrated UN International Day of Peace with an interfaith ceremony, speeches, and performances that showcased that nation’s peaceful diversity.
Jerusalem Forum Honors International Day of Peace
September 25, 2018
Jerusalem, Israel—Forgiveness, repentance and revival were themes of gathering to commemorate UN Day of Peace.
Peace Day Launch for IAPD Geneva/Swiss Chapter
September 21, 2018
Geneva, Switzerland—The Geneva/Swiss chapter of the interfaith association was inaugurated in the Ecumenical Center of Geneva.
An Interfaith Celebration of International Day of Peace
September 21, 2018
Munich, Germany—To mark the 2018 International Day of Peace, UPF-Munich organized an interreligious peace meeting, as it has done every year for the past ten years.
International Day of Peace Observed in Florence, Italy
September 20, 2018
Florence, Italy—UPF held an interfaith International Day of Peace program together with the First Church of Christ Scientist.
Irish Forum Discusses Brexit Effects
September 9, 2018
Carlingford, Ireland—UPF-Ireland added a forum to its “Peace Road” event, discussing the effects of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union.
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.
World Tolerance Summit Announced for Dubai
August 10, 2018
Dubai, United Arab Emirates—UPF will be an official supporting partner of the World Tolerance Summit, which will be convened in Dubai in November.