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More Than 100 Asian Leaders Gather in Thailand for UPF Conference
September 29, 2019
Bangkok, Thailand—More than 100 guests from six nations participated in the most recent Asian Leadership Conference UPF held in Thailand.
National Parents Day Commemorated in Washington, DC
July 24, 2019
Washington, DC, United States—National Parents Day celebration honored couples who are exemplary leaders in living for the sake of others.
Asia Leadership Conference Promotes Peace Principles
July 22, 2019
Bangkok, Thailand—UPF convened a three-day Asian Leadership Conference (ALC) in July with 96 participants from 11 nations, the largest ALC it has held to date.
International Day of Families Observed in Portugal
June 16, 2019
Odivelas, Portugal—The 2019 UN International Day of Families was celebrated with a conference and a Peace Blessing ceremony.
Global Day of Parents 2019 Observed at UN Headquarters
June 11, 2019
New York, United States—A UN panel affirmed the essential role of mothers and fathers for children’s well-being and building good societies.
Philippines Hosts Asian Leadership Conference
June 9, 2019
Manila, Philippines—UPF hosted an Asian Leadership Conference in the Philippines at which it inaugurated the national chapter of the IAPD.
International Day of Families Observed in Czech Republic
May 30, 2019
Prague, Czech Republic—UPF held a conference examining “Family and the Media” and “Why We Need the Family.”
International Day of Families Observed in Norway
May 22, 2019
Oslo, Norway—Speakers emphasized that because the family is sacred, the day that commemorates families should be honored.
International Day of Families Observed in Austria
May 17, 2019
Vienna, Austria—Fifty guests attended a conference titled “Family as the Basis of a Sustainable Future,” held to commemorate International Day of Families.
International Day of Families Observed at UN
May 15, 2019
New York, United States—A large audience gathered at the UN headquarters to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the International Day of Families.
International Day of Families Observed in Switzerland
May 14, 2019
Geneva, Switzerland—UPF co-sponsored a conference on interfaith cooperation and the family, held at the World Council of Churches.
UPF-Nepal Conference Discusses Building a Nation of Peace
May 2, 2019
Kathmandu, Nepal—UPF-Nepal held a conference on the family and building a nation of peace at the Peace Embassy in Kathmandu, the country’s capital.
Asian Leadership Conference Focuses on UPF Peace Principles
April 29, 2019
Bangkok, Thailand—Ninety-one participants from 12 nations learned about UPF’s Principles of Peace at an Asian Leadership Conference held in April.
International Marriage as Bridge Between Cultures
March 30, 2019
Budapest, Hungary—Hungarian-Filipino couples took part in a UPF event that focused on intercultural marriages.
UPF, Peruvian Congressman Hold Forum on Building a Culture of Peace
March 28, 2019
Trujillo, Peru—UPF-Peru and the office of Congressman Luis Alberto Yika García co-organized a forum on “Principles and Values for Human Development Towards a Culture of Peace.”
UPF Conference Inspires Asian Leaders to Promote Family Values
March 25, 2019
Bangkok, Thailand—UPF convened an Asian Leadership Conference in Thailand in March, which was attended by 80 participants from 14 nations.
A Celebration of the Family in U.S. State of Virginia
March 16, 2019
Fairfax, United States—A Celebration of the Family World Peace Festival brought together a broad spectrum of family proponents.
UPF Statement on International Women's Day
March 8, 2019
The Universal Peace Federation upholds the essential value and central role of women in peacebuilding and human development.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Moscow
February 22, 2019
Moscow, Russia—About 40 people attended a UPF program dedicated to World Interfaith Harmony Week 2019.
Prague Gathering Explores Future of Human Rights
December 17, 2018
Prague, Czech Republic—In recognition of Human Rights Day, UPF held a conference titled “Europe and the Future of Human Rights.”