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Conference in Canada on the Restorative Power of the Family
October 25, 2014
Toronto, Canada - A conference entitled “Deepening our understanding of the traditional family and exploring its restorative power" took place in Toronto on Oct. 25, 2014.
Side Events at the Human Rights Council on the Protection of the Family
September 16, 2014
Geneva, Switzerland - Three side events were held during Sessions 27 of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Sept. 12-16, 2014, in support of the Resolution on the Protection of the Family.
Interfaith Peace Blessing and Pure Love Assembly in Indonesia
September 15, 2014
Manado, Indonesia - UPF-Indonesia conducted an Interfaith Peace Blessing and Pure Love Assembly in Manado, Indonesia on Sept. 15, 2014.
UN Panel on Women Making a Difference Globally
July 24, 2014
The empowerment of women was the theme of a panel discussion at the New York headquarters of the United Nations.
American Leadership Conference Held in Washington DC
July 12, 2014
Washington DC, USA - A conference on the theme “The USA at a Turning Point: Building a Nation and a World of Peace,” at the Washington Times on July 12, 2014, appealed to participants to work together for peace.
Geneva Conference Links Family Values to Economic and Social Well-being
July 1, 2014
Geneva, Switzerland - A conference on "Family Values and Their Link to Economic Well-being and Social Outcomes" took place at the UN headquarters in Geneva June 30-July 1, 2014.
450 Couples Take Part in an Interfaith Family Festival in Bangkok
June 28, 2014
Bangkok, Thailand - An Interfaith Peace Festival and marriage rededication took place at the auditorium of the Medical Association of Thailand on June 28, 2014 with 450 couples from a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds participating.
Kenyan Envoy to Nigeria Pledges Support for Nigerian-Kenyan Initiatives
June 19, 2014
Abuja, Nigeria - As a follow up to the Special Leadership Conference in March 2014 held in Kenya, UPF-Nigeria leaders paid a courtesy visit to the High Commissioner of Kenya to Nigeria, H.E. Amb. Tom Amolo, on June 19, 2014.
Forum at the UN Discusses the Significance of Parents for Human Development
June 17, 2014
New York, USA - In commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family and the Global Day of Parents, the Permanent Mission of Grenada and UPF organized a forum at the UN about "The Significance of Parents in Human and Societal Development" June 17, 2014.
Forum at the UN in New York: "What Religious Leaders Can Do to End the Exploitation of Women and Children"
June 11, 2014
New York, USA - With recent abductions of Nigerian girls by the Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, attention has focused human trafficking. A June 11, 2014 forum at the UN in New York asked what religious leaders can do to end exploitation of women and girls.
Peace Education Conference Held in Nigeria
May 29, 2014
Lagos, Nigeria - A peace education conference in Lagos on May 29, 2014, commemorated the 15th anniversary of the return to democratic governance in Nigeria.
UPF Chapters Host International Day of Families Programs
May 15, 2014
UPF chapters organized a variety of events commemorating the UN International Day of Families, May 15, 2014 in Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania, and Europe.
UPF Statement about Families: Annual Ministerial Review, UN Economic and Social Council
May 7, 2014
The family has great capacities to encourage and promote education, empowerment of women, essential social skills, job skills and literacy. All are necessary conditions for a realistic and successful sustainable development agenda. Thus, the family is a driver of sustainability and must be included in the implementation of the sustainable development goals.
Interfaith Peace Festival Held in Northeast Thailand
May 4, 2014
Buriram, Thailand - Dr. Lek and Mrs. Vipa Thaveetermsakul hosted an Interfaith Peace Festival and marriage rededication in Buriram City on May 4, 2014 at the main auditorium of Ratchabhat Buriram University.
International Day of Families Observed at a Forum in Bangladesh
May 3, 2014
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Speakers at May 3, 2014 forum in Dhaka on the role of "Marriage and Family in Creating World Peace" offered insights drawn from both sociology and nuclear physics.
New Zealand Ambassadors for Peace Meet at St. John's College
April 27, 2014
Meadowbank, New Zealand - Ambassadors for Peace and friends met at St. John’s Theological College in Meadowbank on April 27, 2014.
Interfaith Peace Blessing Festivals in the Philippines
April 22, 2014
Manila, Philippines - After starting the year 2014 with an Interfaith Peace Festival and marriage rededication in Manila in January, UPF-Philippines leaders embarked on a nationwide tour, holding 15 festivals from April 4 to 22, 2014.
Doha Call to Action on the 20th Anniversary of the UN International Year of the Family
April 17, 2014
Statement issued by representatives of civil society, academia, policy makers and individuals participating in the conference on Empowering Families: A Pathway to Development, in Doha, Qatar April 16-17, 2014
Doha International Family Institute Holds Conference
April 17, 2014
Doha, Qatar - The Doha International Family Institute hosted policy makers, researchers, academics, and UN and NGO representatives dealing with aspects of family policy and good practices during a conference April 16-17, 2014.
Youth Roundtable in Moscow on the Evolution of the Family in the 21st Century
April 13, 2014
Moscow, Russia - Participants in the Mr. and Miss University pageant and UPF Young Ambassadors for Peace participated in an April 13, 2014, roundtable hosted by the Russian State Library on "The Evolution of the Family in the 21st Century: Challenges and Solutions."