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UN Day of Families 2012 Observed in 71 Nations
May 15, 2012
UPF chapters in 71 nations organized a variety of forums, award ceremonies and commemorative events on the UN International Day of Families, May 15, 2012.
Book Release: The Family and the MDGs
May 14, 2012
New York, USA - The recent publication of The Family and the MDGs: Using Family Capital to Achieve the 8 Millennium Development Goals marks a renewed effort to recognize the family as a critical resource for addressing the most serious global issues..
Interfaith Peace Blessing Festival Held in Mindanao, Philippines
March 31, 2012
Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines - The provincial government of Sultan Kudarat joined with UPF to co-host an Interfaith Peace Festival in southwestern Mindanao on March 31, 2012.
Programs in Moldova on Marriage and Family
December 17, 2011
Chisinau, Moldova - A three-month series of presentations, public lectures, seminars, trainings, and conferences in Chisinau and Ialoveni was launched in Oct 2012 to raise public awareness about the significance of marriage and family for peace and development.
Sierra Leone Workshop on Marriage and Family
December 16, 2011
Freetown, Sierra Leone - UPF-Sierra Leone held a National Leadership Workshop on the theme of "The Significance of Marriage and Family in the 21st Century" on December 16 at the GGEM Conference Hall in Freetown.
World AIDS Day Marked by Seminar in Caracas
December 16, 2011
Caracas, Venezuela - A seminar on Marriage, Family, and Society took place at the President Hotel in Caracas on Dec. 15, 2011, calling attention to World AIDS Day.
Montevideo Seminar on Marriage and Family
December 10, 2011
Montevideo, Uruguay - A forum on "Living the Values of Marriage and Family in the Contemporary World" took place in the Quinta de Berro conference hall in Montevideo Dec. 10, 2011.
Seminar on Marriage and Family in Kumasi, Ghana
December 3, 2011
Kumasi, Ghana - A seminar on marriage and family took place on December 3 in Kumasi in south-central Ghana's Ashanti region.
Seminar on the Family in Solomon Islands
December 3, 2011
Honiara, Solomon Islands - A leadership seminar on Dec. 3, 2011, addressed the theme "The Significance of Marriage and Family for Peace and Human Development."
Marriage and Family Initiative in Bangladesh
December 1, 2011
Dhaka, Bangladesh - A seminar on “Marriage and Family Peace Initiative” took place in Bangladesh at the Sundarban Hotel on Dec. 1, 2011.
Marriage and Family Forum in Argentina
November 28, 2011
Anisacate, Argentina - UPF-Argentina organized a marriage and family forum on November 28 in Anisacate, a small town in the Cordoba province of central Argentina.
Lithuania Forum on the Significance of the Family
November 25, 2011
Panevezys, Lithuania - UPF-Lithuania in partnership with the local NGO “The Brotherhood of January 13th” convened a meeting in Panevezys on November 25 on the theme “The Significance of the Family for Individuals and Society.”
Oslo Forum on the Significance of the Family
November 24, 2011
Oslo, Norway - UPF-Norway organized an evening program at the Lutheran institution Diakonhjemmet University College on Nov. 24, 2011, on “The Significance of the Family for Human Development and a Safe Society.”
Marriage and Family Seminar in Edinburgh
November 20, 2011
Edinburgh, Scotland - UPF-Scotland held a “Marriage and Family” seminar at the Radisson Hotel, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, on November 20, with panelists from several faith traditions.
Lima Interfaith Forum: Marriage and Family
November 18, 2011
Lima, Peru - Following up on a series of visits to other faith communities, Rev. Dr. Trevor Jones hosted a forum on marriage and family on November 18 in Lima, Peru.
Marriage and Family Program Kazakhstan
November 12, 2011
Almaty, Kazakhstan - A very interactive Marriage and Family program took place at the Peace Embassy in Almaty on November 12. Among the participants were people of different races, religions, and nationalities, leading to lively discussions.
Azerbaijan NGO Leaders Promote Family Values
November 12, 2011
Baku, Azerbaijan - A conference on “Promoting a Culture of Stable Marriages and Families” was held in the Ambassador Hotel of Baku on Nov. 11, 2011.
Conference on Marriage and Family in Prague
November 11, 2011
Prague, Czech Republic - UPF-Czech Republic held a forum on Nov. 11, 2011 about the Significance of Marriage and Family in Building a Free and Peaceful Society.
Family Workshop in Phnom Penh
November 9, 2011
Phnom Penh, Cambodia - During the annual Water Festival celebrated during the full moon, UPF-Cambodia invited families coming from around the country to the capital to a workshop on November 9.
Georgia Welcomes the Week of Family Values
November 9, 2011
Tbilisi, Georgia - The Week of Family Values was held in Tbilisi, Georgia, November 4-13. Programs took place at High School No. 136 in Tbilisi, the Georgia Human Rights Ombudsman's office, and the Foundation for the Development of Human Resources.