Pillar Interfaith Programs
UPF Founder’s Legacy Lauded by World Leaders
Cheongpyeong, Korea—On the last day of World Summit 2015, participants attended a ceremony marking the third anniversary of the passing of Dr. Sun Myung Moon.
World Summit Examines Religion’s Role in Peacebuilding
Seoul, Korea—The final plenary session of the 3rd World Summit focused on “Religious Voices for Peace and Development.”
Keynote Speakers Address “Peace and Human Development”
Seoul, Korea—Keynote speakers in Plenary Session II of the 3rd World Summit addressed the international conference’s theme of "Peace and Human Development."
Prescriptions for Peace Offered at World Summit
Seoul, Korea—In Plenary Session III of the 3rd World Summit, keynote speakers addressed the international conference’s theme of “Peace and Human Development.”
Australian Peace Council Defines Its Vision
Melbourne, Australia—The Victoria Peace Council held its second meeting to define the vision, mission, values and peacebuilding principles to guide its work.
Christian Leader, Members Attend UPF-Ghana Seminar
Accra, Ghana—The district pastor of a major church and 50 of his members attended a peace education seminar held by UPF-Ghana.
Working in Unity: Religious Youth Service Clean-up
Auckland, New Zealand—A Religious Youth Service project in New Zealand gave a group of young people the chance to do hard work with their hands and also understand people of other faiths with their heart.
Miracles of Forgiveness at Central African Conference
Bangui, Central African Republic—One month after the Bangui National Forum, UPF invited 80 leaders to discuss the forum’s recommendations.
UPF-Australia: RYS Project Includes Tree-planting
Riverwood, Australia—Young people from 16 nationalities and six faiths came together to plant trees in a project of the Religious Youth Service (RYS).
A Unique, Unifying Summer Camp in Northwestern Russia
Petrozavodsk, Russia—UPF, together with the organization Islamic Education, organized a unique summer camp for children and teens in Russia’s far northwest Karelia region.
Africa Day Observed in Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland—Africa’s contributions to world peace were the focus of UPF-Switzerland’s commemoration of Africa Day.
International Day of Families Observed in Italy
Bergamo, Italy—A variety of religious, ethnic and cultural organizations joined with UPF-Italy to exalt the family in honor of International Day of Families.
Interreligious Program in Montreal
Montreal, Canada—An evening of prayers and readings from the Bible and the Koran took place at the Église Sainte-Trinité in Vaudreuil-Dorion in Quebec on May 6.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum Addresses Educational Role of Religious Leaders
Jerusalem, Israel—On May 4, the Harry S. Truman Research Institute held a conference on the theme, “Dialogue instead of Conflict–Education for Recognition of the Other.”
Central African Religious Leaders Urged to ‘Forgive, Love, Unite’
Bangui, Central African Republic—“Forgive, Love, Unite” was the theme of an interreligious meeting that was attended by more than 85 religious leaders.
UPF Team Visits Nigerian State Governor, Executive Council
Kaduna, Nigeria—The UPF-Nigeria secretary general has commended the outgoing Kaduna State governor for supporting peace initiatives and for his conduct in accepting defeat in recent general elections.
UPF Featured on Canadian TV
Georgetown, Canada - Two television programs, one about UPF activities and another about marriage that was hosted by a UPF representative, were shown at UPF-Canada’s monthly meeting.
Canadian Baha’i Brings Message of Unity
Vancouver, Canada—A longtime member of the Baha’i Faith spoke about the origins of her faith and of its belief in humankind’s spiritual unity.
Forum at the UN Promotes Interreligious Dialogue and Sustainable Development
New York, United States - Both UPF and the UN Alliance of Civilizations believe that interfaith dialogue can help nations live in peace, stated H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, the UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, at a consultation at the UN headquarters.
Peruvian Ambassadors for Peace Launch Multiple Service Projects
Lima, Peru—After the recent formation of working groups, many Ambassadors for Peace have begun using their talents and connections in programs to benefit their fellow Peruvians.