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Conference in Moscow on the Family as the Foundation for Social Stability
April 12, 2014
Moscow, Russia - Representatives of different cultures, arts, science, government, youth organizations and social activists participated in an April 12, 2014 conference in Moscow on "The Family as the Foundation of Social Stability in an Era of Global Crisis."
Conference in Moscow on Challenges Facing the Russian Family
April 11, 2014
Moscow, Russia - A conference entitled "Towards the World Congress of Families and the XI International Congress on the Russian Family" at the Russian State Social University on April 11, 2014, was attended by 70 professors, students and representatives of NGOs.
Seminar in Malaysia on Building a Nation of Peacemakers
March 29, 2014
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - More than 130 participants enjoyed a day of immersion in the peacebuilding principles of UPF at a national leadership seminar on the theme of Building a Nation of Peacemakers, held March 28, 2014 at the Peace Embassy in Petaling Jaya.
A Lesson in St. Petersburg on the Family as a School of Love
March 18, 2014
St. Petersburg, Russia - UPF representative Tatyana Krasnosumova gave a lesson about the “Family as a School of Love” on March 18, 2014 to students at school No. 609 in the Krasnogvardeisky district of St. Petersburg.
Seminar in Vancouver on Sectarianism vs. Universalism
March 16, 2014
Vancouver, Canada - People of various faiths assembled in Vancouver on March 16, 2014 to discuss the theme of Sectarianism vs. the Universality of Faith.
Family Seminar Held at a Theological School in Jakarta
March 14, 2014
Jakarta, Indonesia - The STT Sunsugos Theological Seminary in Jakarta and UPF-Indonesia organized a seminar on March 14, 2014 on the theme “Family and True Peace in the Society, Nation and World.”
Campaign Launch at the UN: 'Say No to Exploitation of Humans for Profit'
March 13, 2014
New York, USA - During the 58th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women at the UN headquarters in New York, UPF joined with diplomats and other NGOs in organizing a events on March 13 launching a campaign opposing human trafficking.
International Women's Day Observed in Kuala Lumpur
March 8, 2014
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - "Inspiring Change" was the theme of a UN International Women's Day program at the Peace Embassy in Petaling Jaya on March 8. Ms Wong May Syn gave a talk about “Self-Development and the Art of Being Happy.”
Addressing Faith and Family at a Toronto Forum
March 1, 2014
Toronto, Canada– The March 1 meeting of Ambassadors for Peace in Toronto focused on faith and family in preparation for participating in a television talk show.
UPF Statement: 52nd Session of the UN Commission on Social Development
February 21, 2014
Families thrive in cultures that uphold the value of parents and affirm the virtues that enhance family relationships such as commitment, personal responsibility, respect, fidelity, filial piety and empathy. It is only when we take the family seriously as the unique resource of love, guidance, principles, compassion and human connection that we may start to address a root cause of human weakness. The family must be recognized as key for global and human well-being.
UPF Organizes Side Events to the UN Commission on Social Development
February 21, 2014
New York, USA - Side events to the 52nd session of the UN Commission on Social Development in February 2014 emphasized the family as a key driver of international development and social development.
UN-NGO Committee on the Family Considers Work-Family and Intergenerational Issues
February 14, 2014
New York, USA - The NGO Committee on the Family at the UN headquarters in New York met on Feb. 14, 2014 to address “Global Perspectives on Family Well-Being: Work-Family and Intergenerational Issues Reconsidered.”
Marriage and Family Peace Blessing for 400 Nigerian Couples
February 9, 2014
Okpoma, Yala, Nigeria – Over 400 couples and widows gathered on Feb. 8, 2014 at the Christ the King School field in Okpoma Yala in Cross River State, Nigeria for a special community blessing program.
Filipinos Celebrate Marriage and Family
January 12, 2014
Manila, Philippines - An Interfaith Peace Festival took place Jan. 11, 2014 at the Ynares Center in Antipolo, east of Manila.
Conference in Manila on Healthy Families as the Key to World Peace
January 12, 2014
Manila, Philippines - The opening session of the International Interfaith Peace Conference in Manila, Philippines on Jan. 10, 2014 emphasized loving one's enemy.
Toronto Conference on Educating for Peace
January 11, 2014
Toronto, Canada - More than 50 Ambassadors for Peace and delegates of diverse religions and cultures attended a Jan. 11, 2014, conference in Toronto on "Stable Families Bring Prosperity, Peace, and Integrity to the Nation."
North American Leadership Conferences Held in 5 Cities
December 14, 2013
h Washington, DC, USA - UPF-North America organized leadership conferences in the latter part of 2013 on the theme of “Building a Nation and a World of Peace” in Washington DC, Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago and Ottawa to build national networks of Ambassadors for Peace.
Teaching about Ideal Families and Transformational Leadership in Indonesia
December 12, 2013
Manado, Indonesia - Every day the audience grew for the Dec. 9-11 conference on "Ideal Families and Transformational Leadership: Towards a Nation of Peace, Unity and Prosperity" in Indonesia's Sulawesi island. One educator reported that the presentations gave her a new vision and renewed hope for Indonesia's youth.
Training in Suriname for a Domestic Violence Hotline
November 30, 2013
Paramaribo, Suriname - Ambassadors for Peace participated in a training program on Nov. 30 about helping men with an impulse for domestic violence. Eleven people attended the five-hour training offered by Dr. Iwoma Smoktunowiscz, a psychiatrist from the Netherlands.
Interreligious Rally in Taipei Supports Traditional Marriage and Family
November 30, 2013
Taipei, Taiwan - An estimated 300,000 people gathered on Nov. 30 in downtown Taipei in support of traditional marriage and family. Based on decades of interfaith dialogue, UPF-Taiwan was part of the Interreligious Coalition for Cherishing the Family and encouraged Buddhist, Taoist, Confucianist and Muslim leaders to participate.