Pillar Interfaith Programs
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.
International Day of Families Observed in France
Paris, France—UPF-France used the occasion of International Day of Families to hold its first Forum on Family and Religion.
International Day of Families Observed in Italy
Bergamo, Italy—The importance of the family to peacebuilding was the focus of the UPF celebration of International Day of Families 2016.
Interfaith Prayer at Juan Perón’s Mausoleum in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina’s Peace Council held an interfaith prayer for peace at the mausoleum of former Argentinian president Juan Domingo Perón.
Internal Excellence Celebrated Among Russian Students
Moscow, Russia—A competition that judges university students on their internal qualities had its finale in Moscow on April 23.
Peace Activist Speaks at Community of Faith Breakfast
San Leandro, United States—“The Importance of Keeping an Open Mind” was the topic at a monthly Community of Faith breakfast in the San Francisco area.
Eurasian Peace Council Holds Inaugural Meeting
Moscow, Russia—Prominent representatives of NGOs, science, and government attended the inaugural meeting of the UPF Eurasian Peace Council.
UPF Hosts Canadian TV Program
Toronto, Canada—A television program about marriage and faith that was hosted by a UPF representative was shown at UPF-Canada’s monthly meeting.
Youth Leaders Participate in RYS Project in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal—Young people from nine nations renovated areas of school in a project of the Religious Youth Service.
Nicaraguan Faith Leaders Discuss “Family, Peace and Development”
Managua, Nicaragua—Ninety people attended a conference, organized by UPF-Nicaragua, on “Family, Peace and Development,” in Nicaragua’s capital city of Managua.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—UPF-Malaysia commemorated UN World Interfaith Harmony Week by organizing a pilgrimage to places of worship.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Japan
Tokyo, Japan—To commemorate UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, UPF-Japan organized an event on the topic, “Clarifying the Role of Religious Leaders Toward Peacebuilding.”
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Brazil
São Paulo, Brazil—World Interfaith Harmony Week was celebrated in Sao Paulo on February 19, at the Indian Cultural Center.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., United States—UPF-DC held an interfaith prayer ceremony in commemoration of UN World Interfaith Harmony Week.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Peru
Lima, Peru—More than 80 representatives of various faiths attended an event in Lima to celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week 2016.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia—To commemorate World Interfaith Harmony Week 2016, UPF held an event titled “Activities of Peacemakers in the Middle East.”
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Italy
Bergamo, Italy—"The Divine Concept in the Various Faiths" was the theme of a meeting organized by UPF to commemorate World Interfaith Harmony Week.
UPF-USA Commemorates World Interfaith Harmony Week
New York, USA—UPF-USA commemorated World Interfaith Harmony Week 2016 with events around the country.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Russia
Moscow, Russia—To mark World Interfaith Harmony Week, UPF held a roundtable for about 60 participants at its Peace Embassy in Moscow.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Germany
Stuttgart, Germany—More than 12 religious representatives attended a special program to celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week 2016.