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Berlin UPF Chapter Holds 2017 Year-End Meeting
December 16, 2017
Berlin, Germany—The Berlin chapter of UPF held a year-end meeting to exchange thoughts and ideas and discuss the upcoming year.
World Peace Blessing Held in Switzerland
November 11, 2017
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—Twenty couples, representing different faiths and cultural backgrounds, took part in an International Peace Blessing ceremony.
IAPP Is Launched in Czech Republic
October 9, 2017
Prague, Czech Republic—The International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace had its national inauguration at a conference held in the Czech Parliament.
Lawmakers, Government Officials Attend UPF Conference in Bangkok
October 9, 2017
Bangkok, Thailand—Lawmakers and government officials were among the more than 50 people from 12 nations who attended UPF’s Asian Leadership Conference held in October in Bangkok, Thailand.
‘Freedom of Speech’ Bus Carries Pro-Family Message
September 13, 2017
Hanover, Germany—UPF members took part in a rally centering on a “Freedom of Speech” bus that is traveling throughout Germany to promote traditional marriage and family.
‘Freedom of Speech’ Bus Drives into Düsseldorf
September 11, 2017
Düsseldorf, Germany—Local UPF members have taken part in a rally by a coalition that traveled by bus through Germany to promote traditional marriage and family.
Fourth Central European Roundtable Meets in Slovakia
July 25, 2017
Bratislava, Slovakia—The fourth meeting of the Central European Initiative was held in Bratislava, following previous roundtable discussions in Vienna, Budapest and Prague.
UPF-Thailand Hosts Asian Leadership Conference, Interfaith Peace Blessing Festival
July 10, 2017
Bangkok, Thailand—More than 50 participants from five nations attended an Asian Leadership Conference held in Thailand in July.
UPF Co-Sponsors Launch of Youth and Students for Peace in Thailand
June 13, 2017
Bangkok, Thailand—The Youth and Students for Peace (YSP) for the Asia, Pacific, and greater China regions was launched during a two-day program co-hosted by the government of Thailand.
Interfaith Peace Blessing Held in Durrës, Albania
June 9, 2017
Durrës, Albania—Approximately 200 people attended a “Family Festival and Cosmic Blessing Ceremony” in the Albanian port city of Durrës.
Global Day of Parents Observed in India
June 1, 2017
Haldwani, India—UPF-India commemorated the UN Global Day of Parents 2017 by organizing an event on the theme, “Ideal Parents Build Ideal World of Peace,” in Haldwani city.
Global Day of Parents 2017 Observed at the United Nations
June 1, 2017
New York, United States—The essential role of parents and family cohesion in ensuring children’s well-being was discussed at a program held at the United Nations.
UPF-Russia Celebrates Children and Parents
June 1, 2017
Novosibirsk, Russia—The 2017 UN Global Day of Parents was celebrated together with International Children’s Day, a holiday that is very dear to Russians.
International Day of Families Observed in Tirana, Albania
May 31, 2017
Tirana, Albania—More than 160 participants, including many prominent Albanians, attended a celebration of the UN International Day of Families in the UNESCO Hall of the National Historical Museum.
International Day of Families Observed in Korça, Albania
May 26, 2017
Korça, Albania—About 120 guests attended a UPF conference held in honor of UN International Day of Families with the theme “The Importance of Family Values in an Era of Global Crisis.”
Parliamentarians Association Launched in Fiji
May 20, 2017
Suva, Fiji—The national inauguration of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was held on the 2017 UN International Day of Families.
36 Nigerian Couples Prepare for Peace Blessing
May 20, 2017
Abuja, Nigeria—A one-day workshop for 36 Nigerian married couples has been held in preparation for a Family Peace Blessing in the community.
International Day of Families Observed in Munich, Germany
May 20, 2017
Munich, Germany—The 2017 International Day of Families was celebrated by the Munich branch of UPF with a discussion promoting true family values.
International Day of Families Observed in Nuremberg, Germany
May 20, 2017
Nuremberg, Germany—To mark the UN International Day of Families, UPF held a discussion on “Attachment Theory, or How Love Really Works.”
International Day of Families Observed in Italy
May 17, 2017
Rome, Italy—On the occasion of the UN International Day of Families, UPF-Italy held a conference in the Palazzo San Macuto of the Italian Parliament.