Pillar Interfaith Programs
French Interfaith Forum Discusses the Afterlife
Paris, France—A new series of interreligious forums started with the topic “The Reality of Life after Death and Contemporary Society.”
International Day of Families Observed in Stuttgart, Germany
Stuttgart, Germany—The 2017 UN International Day of Families was celebrated by conducting an Interfaith Peace Blessing ceremony.
RYS Gives U.S. Youth a Capital Training
Washington, D.C., United States—For the second year, the Religious Youth Service welcomed participants of a youth leadership program to take part in its summer project.
International Day of Families Observed in Düsseldorf, Germany
Düsseldorf, Germany—The International Day of Families was observed with a talk about the importance of the family, followed by prayers offered by an interfaith prayer circle.
UPF-Nigeria Honored for Interfaith Program
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria has received an honorable mention in the HM King Abdullah II of Jordan World Interfaith Harmony Week 2017 Prize.
Australians Discuss ‘Religions as Peacebuilders’
Sydney, Australia—Representatives of four religions spoke on “Religions as Peacebuilders” at the latest Ambassadors for Peace meeting.
Faith and Spirituality Suggested to Aid Refugees
New York, United States—“Refugees and the Culture of Peace: What Spirituality Has to Offer” was the title of a program held by the Culture of Peace Working Group.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Moscow, Russia
Moscow, Russia—Ambassadors for Peace, representatives of traditional religions, and leaders of public and charitable organizations were the speakers at a World Interfaith Harmony Week event.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Italy
Bergamo, Italy—UPF-Italy celebrated World Interfaith Harmony Week with an interreligious public meeting on the topic "Faith in Peace—Peace in Faith."
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand—Ambassadors for Peace commemorated World Interfaith Harmony Week by visiting the worship centers of three faiths.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in St. Petersburg, Russia
St. Petersburg, Russia—At the height of World Interfaith Harmony Week, followers of different faiths—believers and non-believers—gathered on February 5, 2017, in a close circle of song lovers.
World Summit 2017 on Peace, Security and Human Development: Executive Summary
Seoul, Korea—World Summit 2017, organized by the Universal Peace Federation from February 1 to 5, 2017, provided a comprehensive assessment of peace, security and human development around the world.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Germany
Stuttgart, Germany—Interfaith prayers and a ceremony with light and water were the highlights of the 2017 World Interfaith Harmony Week celebration.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria—Representatives of Nigeria’s religious traditions were among more than 120 participants of a conference held in honor of World Interfaith Harmony Week 2017.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia— A new national law that limits the rights of faith groups was the focus of the UPF observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Fiji
Suva, Fiji—UPF-Fiji joined with affiliated organizations to celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Austria
Vienna, Austria—Approximately 200 persons attended a UPF-Austria conference at the United Nations offices to mark World Interfaith Harmony Week 2017.
UPF-Nigeria to Commemorate Interfaith Harmony Week
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria will observe World Interfaith Harmony Week with a special conference on interreligious peace education.
Nigerians Host Annual General Peace Assembly
Owerri, Nigeria—About 200 participants attended the UPF-Nigeria Annual General Peace Assembly 2016, which was devoted to the Peace Vision 2020.
South African Ambassadors for Peace Honored
Johannesburg, South Africa—More than 120 dignitaries attended a gala dinner held to honor 26 new UPF Ambassadors for Peace.