Pillar Interfaith Programs
Nepal Holds Peace Blessing
Sankhu, Nepal—Over 1,300 people participated in an Interfaith Peace Blessing that took place in the village of Sankhu, located just outside of Kathmandu, on November 19.
UPF-Russia Discusses the Use of Science for the Public Good
Yekaterinburg, Russia—A conference on "Modern Science in Russia for Peace and Development" discussed the power that science has to benefit humankind.
UPF President Speaks at Peacebuilding Conference
New York, United States—The president of UPF International was a keynote speaker at an international conference on interethnic and interreligious peacebuilding.
UPF-Albania Supports ‘Prayer Night for Syrian Children’
Tirana, Albania—Around 200 people from many segments of society came together for an evening of prayer for Syrian children.
UPF-Kosovo Conference Seeks a ‘Righteous Peace’
Pristina, Kosovo—Around 90 dignitaries from Albania, Macedonia, Serbia and Kosovo attended a one-day conference titled “Righteous Peace, Sustainable Peace.”
Ukrainians Discuss Building a Culture of Peace
Kyiv, Ukraine—The former president of Ukraine was the main speaker at the UPF conference “Fundamental Principles of Sustainable Peace.”
Rome Conference Stresses ‘Cooperation for Peace’
Rome, Italy—"Cooperation for Peace, Dignity for Everyone” was the title of a one-day conference organized by UPF-Italy.
Religious Leaders Gather for Second Indian Interfaith Peace Initiative Conference
New Delhi, India—On the occasion of the International Day of Peace and International Day of Non-Violence 2016, UPF held its second Indian Interfaith Peace Initiative conference.
International Day of Peace Observed in Munich, Germany
Munich, Germany—International Day of Peace 2016 was observed by UPF-Munich with an interreligious peace prayer.
International Day of Peace Observed in Norway
Oslo, Norway—The 2016 International Day of Peace was celebrated with a program titled “The UN Sustainable Development Goals and Religion.”
International Day of Peace Observed in Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark—The 2016 International Day of Peace was observed at a program in Denmark’s Parliament.
International Day of Peace Observed in United States
New York, United States—A peace forum, a dinner, meditation, and interfaith prayer were some of the ways that various U.S. chapters of UPF observed the 2016 International Day of Peace.
International Day of Peace Observed in Italy
Monza, Italy—An interfaith prayer for peace was held by candlelight to celebrate the 2016 International Day of Peace.
International Day of Peace Observed in France
Paris, France—“Brotherhood and Religion” was the theme of an interreligious forum held to mark the 2016 International Day of Peace.
Israeli Children Play Soccer for Peace in San Marino
San Marino, San Marino—Fourteen Israeli children of different faiths visited San Marino for a special project of Soccer for Peace.
"Parliamentarians for Peace" Initiative Launched in Asia-Pacific
Kathmandu, Nepal—The outgoing prime minister of Nepal and dignitaries from 29 nations attended the UPF International Leadership Conference (ILC).
UPF Celebrates Argentina’s Bicentennial
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina and Red Cooperar, a civil society network, co-organized an intercultural and interfaith event to celebrate Argentina’s bicentennial.
UPF Joins Academic Conference on the UN System
New York, United States—The Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS) held its annual meeting with the theme “Meeting the Challenges of Development and Dignity.”
Parliamentarians for Peace National Conference in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria convened a special Parliamentarians for Peace National Conference in the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, the capital.
Young Americans Learn Firsthand about World Faiths
Washington, D.C., United States—Young future leaders augmented their year-long training with eight days of learning firsthand about major world religions.