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Plant Seeds of Peace in Early Childhood, Conference Advises
November 29, 2018
New Haven, United States—A conference of educators asked the question, “Can early childhood development advance ‘The Culture of Peace?’”
U.K. Women Unite to End Violence against Women
November 28, 2018
London, United Kingdom—The UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women was marked by a conference held in the House of Lords.
UPF Attends Princeton Sexual Integrity Conference
October 27, 2018
New Jersey, United States—UPF was represented at the annual Sexuality, Integrity and the University conference, held at Princeton University.
Interfaith Breakfast Focuses on Importance of ‘Motherliness’
September 29, 2018
Steyr, Austria—UPF of Upper Austria hosted an interfaith breakfast in a local mosque with the theme “Motherliness – Unifying Force in Family and Society.”
International Day of Peace Celebrated in Montreal, Canada
September 25, 2018
Montreal, Canada—“The Role of the Family in Building a World of Peace" was the theme of an event UPF-Canada organized in observance of the UN International Day of Peace.
UPF Principles Presented in a Seaside Setting
July 15, 2018
Bergen aan See, Netherlands—Participants from seven nations of Europe, the Middle East and Eurasia attended a seminar on the UPF Vision and Peace Principles.
‘Peace Road Vision Conference’ in Canada
July 14, 2018
Toronto, Canada—The Canada chapters of UPF and the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) co-hosted a conference on the Peace Road and the family.
Diverse Couples Renew Wedding Vows in Birmingham
July 14, 2018
Birmingham, United Kingdom—Sixty couples from many different backgrounds took part in a World Peace Blessing held by UPF and an affiliated organization.
Interfaith Marriage Blessing Program Observed in Germany
June 30, 2018
Stuttgart, Germany—About 110 members of the MIHR Foundation, a Muslim group, attended a UPF event that included a World Peace Blessing.
‘Natural Womanhood’ for Optimal Health
June 10, 2018
Tarrytown, United States—The effect of hormones on women’s health and reproductive functioning was the topic of a program co-sponsored by UPF.
Argentina Observes International Day of Families in Haedo
June 2, 2018
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina celebrated the International Day of Families in San Clemente and Haedo, recognizing couples who have been married for 25 years or more.
Global Day of Parents 2018 Observed at the United Nations
June 1, 2018
New York, United States—UPF co-sponsored an event at United Nations headquarters commemorating Global Day of Parents 2018.
International Day of Families Observed in Norway
May 22, 2018
Oslo, Norway—UPF-Norway held a program for UN International Day of Families which addressed the challenges that families face today.
International Day of Families Celebrated in Argentina
May 16, 2018
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina commemorated the International Day of Families 2018 by honoring ten couples with longstanding marriages.
International Day of Families Observed in Stuttgart, Germany
May 13, 2018
Stuttgart, Germany—“Family and Inclusive Societies” was the theme of a celebration of UN International Day of Families 2018.
Coalition Unites to End Sexual Exploitation
April 7, 2018
Herndon, United States—A diverse and bipartisan group of more than 600 people attended the 2018 Global Summit to End Sexual Exploitation.
Empowering Rural Girls and Women through the Family
March 21, 2018
New York, United States—During the 62nd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, UPF co-sponsored a program on empowering rural girls and women.
UN Education Event Stresses Girls’ Inherent Dignity
March 15, 2018
New York, United States—UPF was one of the organizers of an event at the United Nations headquarters titled “Integral Education of Rural Girls and Women.”
IAPP Launched in New Zealand
February 17, 2018
Parnell, New Zealand—About 85 participants attended the inauguration of the New Zealand chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace.
Africa Summit Launches Three Peace Initiatives
January 19, 2018
Dakar, Senegal—The historic first World Africa Summit concluded with the launch of three important peace initiatives.