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Las Vegas Hosts Seminar for Nigerian Ambassadors for Peace
November 3, 2013
Las Vegas, USA - A seminar for Nigerian Ambassadors for Peace on “Building World Peace through the Family Peace Blessing” in Las Vegas, USA, Oct.- 27 through Nov. 3 offered insights and resources for addressing marriage and family issues.
Rally in Suriname about Preventing Domestic Crimes
November 2, 2013
Paramaribo, Suriname - “How can perpetrators or potential perpetrator of domestic crimes be helped not to engage in such behavior?” was the theme of a Nov. 2 rally at in Paramaribo. The issue was addressed from spiritual, political, and legal perspectives.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: Parity and Equality in the Family and Society
October 22, 2013
Arugot, Israel - Religious leaders, scholars, peace and social activists gathered on Oct. 21, 2013 at Achva College for a forum on “Parity and Equality in the Family and Society.”
Global Day of Parents Backgrounder
June 2, 2013
The UN resolution establishing the Global Day of Parents, June 1, recognizes the role of parents in the rearing of children and invites Member States to celebrate the Day in full partnership with civil society, particularly involving young people and children.
UPF Chapters Observe the New UN Global Day of Parents
June 1, 2013
UPF organized events commemorating the new UN Global Day of Parents, June 1, 2013 in 18 nations.
World Congress of Families VII in Sydney
May 18, 2013
Sydney, Australia - UPF Australia was invited to be part of the Local Organizing Committee for World Congress of Families VII, held at the Australian Technology Park in Sydney May 15-18, 2013.
UPF Chapters Observe the UN International Day of Families 2013
May 15, 2013
UPF chapters observed the UN International Day of Families, May 15, 2013, with a variety of activities on the theme of "Advancing Social Integration and Intergenerational Solidarity."
The Role of the Family in Advancing Social Integration and Intergenerational Solidarity
May 15, 2013
The Universal Peace Federation statement on the UN International Day of Families 2013: “Advancing Social Integration and Intergenerational Solidarity.”
Global Day of Parents Theme of Moscow Conference
April 24, 2013
Moscow, Russia - An April 16 conference in Moscow on the theme "Towards the Global Day of Parents" addressed issues of effective interaction between state and non-governmental sectors in implementing educational youth projects, promoting family values, and advancing the social status of the family.
A Valentine's Day Gala Held in Geneva
February 14, 2013
Geneva, Switzerland - In cooperation with partners of different faith communities and intercultural associations, UPF held a Valentine’s Day Evening in Geneva on Feb. 14, 2013
Interfaith Conference in Bangkok on Strengthening Families
February 7, 2013
Bangkok, Thailand - The Chairman of the Committee of Religions, Art and Culture of the House of Representative of Parliament of Thailand gave the keynote address at a Feb. 7, 2013 conference in Bangkok on "Interreligious Principles for Strengthening Families."
Interfaith Peace Blessing Festival Held in Northern Thailand
December 23, 2012
Chiangmai, Thailand - Around 400 couples participated in an Interfaith Peace Festival on Dec. 23, 2012 at Hangdong Municipality Hall in the Hangdong district of Chiangmai province in northern Thailand.
Family Seminar Held in Siberia
October 17, 2012
Novosibirsk, Russia - A seminar on the family as a school of love and human development on Oct. 17, 2102, aimed at promoting good marriage and strong families in Siberia.
Marriage as a Paradigm of Peace in Thailand
October 7, 2012
Hat Yai City, Songkhla Province, Thailand – An interreligious wedding and marriage rededication of 1,100 took place in Hat Yai and Songkhla on Oct. 7, 2012.
Seminar on Day of Peace in Nigeria
September 22, 2012
Abuja, Nigeria - "Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future" was the theme of a conference held by UPF-Nigeria in Abuja on marriage and family as instruments for peace Sept. 21 and 22, 2012.
Families Commemorate the Day of Peace in Tokyo
September 22, 2012
Tokyo, Japan - A Peace Family Volunteer program on Sept. 22, 2012 demonstrated that family ties and the familial culture in an extended society are the keys for sustainable peace.
Interfaith Peace Blessing Festival Held in Bacolod, Philippines
August 26, 2012
Bacolod, Philippines - More than a thousand married couples assembled in Bacolod's Garden Royale for an Interfaith Peace Festival on Aug. 26, 2012. Couples arrived excited at the opportunity to jointly renew their wedding vows.
Lagos Conference on Marriage and Family
June 7, 2012
Lagos, Nigeria - A nationwide conference on Marriage and Family as Instruments for Peace and National Development took place June 6-7, 2012 during a time of national mourning after a plane crash in Lagos claimed the lives of 163 people.
UPF-Nigeria Launches Marriage and Family Conferences
June 7, 2012
Lagos, Nigeria - A marriage and family conference in Lagos June 5-7 launched a series of events on “Marriage and Family as Instruments for Peace and National Development." Programs are planned in six cities leading up to a national conference and interfaith blessing festival in Abuja later in the year.
Forums in Buenos Aires on the Development of Love
June 5, 2012
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Under the title “The development of love in the course of life,” a series of meetings took place on May 22 and 29 and June 5 at the Embassy for Peace in Buenos Aires as part of the Marriage and Family Initiative organized by UPF-Argentina.