Pillar Interfaith Programs
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Israel
Jerusalem, Israel - The Jerusalem Interfaith Forum held a special session for a group of Muslims visiting from Azerbaijan, entitled “Interfaith Cooperation for Peace.”
Ambassadors for Peace Organize Fervent Unity Prayer in Seattle
Seattle, United States—On January 17, 2015, the Ambassadors for Peace Association Washington State held its first Unity Prayer Meeting in Jose Rizal Park, Seattle.
Jerusalem and the Holy Sites: A Call for Peace at a Time of Crisis
Jerusalem, Israel - A conference brought together people of diverse religions and nations to discuss the highly sensitive issue of the status of the holy sites in Jerusalem.
UPF Statement on Interreligious Dialogue
In support of UN General Assembly Resolution 64/81 on the Promotion of interreligious and intercultural dialogue, understanding, and cooperation for peace and the proposal introduced by H.M. King Abdullah II of Jordan, UPF issued a statement in support of interfaith efforts to address critical global problems.
Book Release: Russian Translation of World Scripture and the Teachings of Sun Myung Moon
Moscow, Russia - UPF-Eurasia announces the publication of the Russian translation of the anthology of sacred texts World Scripture and the Teachings of Sun Myung Moon.
In Buenos Aires, an Olive Tree for Peace
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Social activists and religious leaders attended the ceremonial planting of an olive tree in Buenos Aires on Dec. 14, 2014.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum Honors Sheik Aasi
Acre, Israel - The Jerusalem Interfaith Forum met in December for a special occasion, in support of the Imam Sheik Samir Aasi.
Religious Freedom in Eastern Europe 25 Years after Communism
Bratislava, Slovakia - A forum reviewing progress in religious freedom in Eastern Europe took place Dec. 3, 2014.
Nigerian Clergy Focus on Faith, Family and Finance
Mararaba, Nigeria - Christian clergy who participated in the 2014 International Day of Peace commemoration organized by UPF-Nigeria met again to deliberate on the issues of faith, family and finance.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: Religion and Reconciliation
I'billin, Israel - During a time of escalating tension among religious groups, leaders from Israel’s four main religions came together for a Nov. 26, 2014, forum on "Religion and Reconciliation."
Youth Forum on Global Citizenship and Faith
Vienna, Austria - Youth in Vienna came together on Oct. 14, 2014 to discuss the role of religions in a pluralistic Europe and a globalized world.
Youth UPF-Finland Takes Part in Islamic Media Conference
Helsinki, Finland - Youth UPF-Finland participated in a media conference on the role of Islam in Western mainstream media on Sept. 27, 2014.
International Day of Peace Observed in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso—On September 21, 2014, the UN International Day of Peace, and in honor of the 30th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Right of Peoples to Peace, UPF-Burkina Faso held a Memorial Festival of Ascension and Unity.
International Day of Peace Celebrated in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan - Responding to the United Nations’ call, some 50 Ambassadors for Peace commemorated the International Day of Peace on September 13 in Tokyo in a program on the theme of "Prayer and Dialogue for Peace."
Promoting Interreligious Cooperation in Argentina for Peacebuilding
Cordoba, Argentina - “Interreligious Cooperation in Peacebuilding” was the title of a speech by Mr. Miguel Werner, UPF-Argentina’s secretary general, on Sept. 3, 2014, at a congress on “Religious Freedom in the 21st Century: Religion, State, and Society.”
UPF Session on 'Building Trust through Interreligious Dialogue' at Alliance of Civilizations Forum
Bali, Indonesia - UPF sponsored a side event on the theme of “Building Trust through Interreligious Dialogue” at the UN Alliance of Civilizations’ Sixth Global Forum in Bali, Indonesia, Aug. 29-30, 2014.
Forum in the Netherlands on Religion in China and Indonesia
Utrecht, Netherlands - UPF-Netherlands held an Ambassadors for Peace meeting on Aug. 28, 2014, in Utrecht focusing on Christianity in China.
Interfaith Prayer Vigil Held in Dublin
Dublin, Ireland - UPF-Ireland organized a prayer vigil at the Lantern Interfaith Center in the heart of Dublin on Aug. 9, 2014, to take a stand on the escalation of violence around the world.
Jews and Muslims Join Hands in a Paris Peace Demonstration
Paris, France - UPF-France supported the initiative of a young student who raised her voice and organized a gathering in Paris on August 3, 2014, to show a peaceful relationship between Jews and Muslims in France. The theme was "Gathering for Peace, Jews and Muslims, Hand in Hand."
June-July 2014 Activities of UPF-Peru
Lima, Peru - In June and July 2014, UPF-Peru networked with women, organized interfaith meetings, held a planning forum, and met with a diplomat.