Peace and Security
UPF-Korea's Seoul Forum Discusses Global Views on the Korean Peninsula
March 22, 2023
Seoul, Korea—A Korean diplomat discussed how the Korean Peninsula is viewed abroad at a forum organized by UPF-Korea.
UPF-Korea Hosts 42nd Peace Forum
March 17, 2023
Seorak, Korea—The featured speaker at the 42nd Peace Forum was a former ambassador of Korea to the UN, who spoke on “Peace and Security: Our Diplomatic Mission.”
UPF-Slovakia Observes International Women’s Day
March 8, 2023
Bratislava, Slovakia—A noted journalist spoke on “Women and Violence in the Middle East.”
UPF-USA Convenes IMAP Program on Religious Freedom and the Media
February 28, 2023
United States—IMAP hosted a webinar, “The Weight of Words, What Is the Media’s Role in Preserving Religious Freedom?"
UPF-Italy Peace Forum Focuses on Religious Freedom
February 27, 2023
Rome, Italy—A leading advocate for religious freedom spoke at the second Peace Forum of 2023.
Elders’ Roundtable Proposed as Instrument for Peace
February 24, 2023
Cheongpyeong, Korea—UPF’s ISCP and Think Tank 2022 in partnership with the Korean Senior Citizens’ Association convened the International Elders’ Roundtable.
UPF-New Zealand Holds Peacebuilding Seminar
February 24, 2023
Auckland, New Zealand—“Peace and Security in the Pacific Region” was the focus of a half-day peacebuilding seminar hosted by UPF-New Zealand.
UPF-Canada Holds 5th Webinar: “Viewing the DPRK from Within”
February 23, 2023
Canada—The fifth of UPF’s signature series of webinars was held under the title “Viewing the DPRK from Within.”
Diplomats Provide Euro-View of Middle East
February 16, 2023
Geneva, Switzerland—The webinar “A European Angle on Peace in the Middle East" was organized by UPF's Europe-Middle East chapter and featured the perspectives of two diplomats.
"Why Religions and Cultures in Dialogue Matter for Achieving the UN SDGs"
February 3, 2023
Vienna, Austria—UPF co-sponsored a World Interfaith Harmony Week event at UN headquarters in Vienna.
UPF Takes Leading Role in Religious Freedom Summit
February 1, 2023
Washington, D.C., USA—“Religious freedom for everyone, everywhere, all the time” was the theme of IRF2023.
Overcoming Tragedies & Trauma to Reduce Gun Violence
January 4, 2023
United States—A Stopping the Violence webinar, “Overcoming Tragedies & Trauma to Reduce Gun Violence,” featured a mental health counselor.
The Voice of the Voiceless, Responsibility of the Media to Defend Religious Freedom
December 27, 2022
United States—USA IMAP hosted a webinar on “The Voice of the Voiceless, Responsibility of the Media to Defend Religious Freedom."
UPF-Spain Holds Peace Celebration to Start the New Year
December 13, 2022
Madrid, Spain—The interfaith event was dedicated to the current situations in Ukraine and Iran.
UPF-Korea Hosts 39th Peace Forum
December 9, 2022
Seorak, Korea—The 39th Peace Forum discussed the new Cold War and peace in Northeast Asia.
UPF-Portugal Meets Angolan Ambassador
December 5, 2022
Lisbon, Portugal—The diplomat was introduced to UPF and its Ambassador for Peace program.
UPF-Russia Probes ‘Pivot to the East’
December 3, 2022
Moscow, Russia—Russia’s changing relationship with Asia was the focus of an IAAP webinar.
Al-Liqa’ Conference: Day 2, Session 1
November 26, 2022
Bethlehem, Palestine—Day Two began with a session on the family and on women in the Church.
Al-Liqa’ Conference: Day 2, Session 2
November 26, 2022
Bethlehem, Palestine—In this session, religious leaders discussed the reality of the Church and Christians in the Middle East.
Al-Liqa’ Conference: Day 2, Sessions 3 and 4
November 26, 2022
Bethlehem, Palestine—The final sessions of the Al-Liqa’ conference focused on the reality of Christians in the Middle East.