Pillar Interfaith Programs
Youth Hold Interfaith Luncheon in Milan
Milan, Italy - The first Interreligious Lunch organized by the Interfaith Youth Council of Italy took place at the UPF office in Milan Nov. 27, 2012. The event brought together believers of three different traditions and eight countries.
Vienna Youth Forum: A New Religious Pluralism?
Vienna, Austria - In advance of the February 2013 UN Alliance of Civilizations Youth Forum in Vienna, the UPF-Austria Youth Committee organized a forum on religious pluralism on Nov. 20, 2012.
National Conference on Interreligious Harmony Held in India
Panaji, Goa, India - A message from the President of India's office was read at UPF-India's National Conference on Interreligious Peace and Harmony on Nov. 5, 2012, in Goa.
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: Issues Related to Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation
Jerusalem, Israel - Academic and religious leaders convened at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem on Oct. 31, 2012, to discuss issues related to interfaith dialogue and cooperation among religions.
Steps to Peace in Southern Thailand
Songkhla, Thailand – UPF-Thailand took a step forward to peace in a separatist area of southern Thailand with a conference in Songkhla on the topic “Good Governance and Interreligious Cooperation for Lasting Peace” Oct. 5–7, 2012.
Interreligious Youth Council Meets in Milan
Milan, Italy - Six Italian youth gathered for the first working meeting of the Interreligious Youth Council in Milan on Sept. 9, 2012 and dedicated the first hour to getting to know each other.
European Interfaith Group Visits Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - An interfaith group of four Europeans arrived in Ethiopia on June 29, 2012, for a series of meetings with religious leaders and youth groups.
Interfaith Harmony Ceremony Held at Rio+20 People's Summit
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - UPF-Brazil and partner organizations participated in interfaith events during the People's Summit Rio+20 June 15-22, 2102.
Forum in Bratislava on Islam's Contribution to Peace
Bratislava, Slovakia - UPF-Slovakia held a discussion in Bratislava on the topic "The Contribution of Islam to Peace in Society" on May 21, 2012.
Recommendations for Interfaith Dialogue in Mauritius
Port Louis, Mauritius - The recommendations of a study entitled "Interfaith Dialogue in Mauritius: A Myth or Reality" were presented at a May 12, 2012, forum in Port Louis.
Dialogue & Alliance: Archive Vols. 1-22
Volumes 1-22 of the interfaith journal Dialogue & Alliance were published by theInter-Religious Federation for World Peace.
Decades of Religious Youth Service Build Bonds Among Thai Youth
Since 1989, Religious Youth Service has been organizing interfaith service-learning projects for youth in various parts of Thailand. Here is a sampling of reports of projects through 2012.
World Interfaith Harmony Week 2012 Observed in 34 Nations
UPF chapters in 34 nations organized events for World Interfaith Harmony Week, the first week of February 2012.
Decades of Religious Youth Service Build Bonds Among Sri Lankan Youth
Since 1992, Religious Youth Service has been offering Sri Lankans a model of how ethnic, religious, and even political differences can be bridged during the 1983-2009 civil war and its aftermath. Here is a sampling of reports through 2011.
Human Rights Day Observed in Stuttgart
Stuttgart, Germany - The House of Religion in Stuttgart invited representatives of several faiths to address a forum on the International Day of Human Rights, Dec. 10, 2011.
Conference in Vienna on Interreligious Dialogue
Vienna, Austria - A Dec. 8, 2011, conference in Vienna on "Interreligious Dialogue: The Role of the United Nations and Peace in the 21st Century" featured speeches and music.
Thai Youth Clean Flood Damage at a Muslim School
Bangkok, Thailand - UPF launched "Peace Volunteer Thailand" with a mobilization of Muslim, Christian and Buddhist to clean flood damage at a Muslim school in Bangkok on Dec. 8, 2011.
Siberian Forum on Interreligious Dialogue
Novosibirsk, Russia - A Forum on “Peace through interreligious dialogue and education” was held in Novosibirsk Dec. 2-5, 2011, to promote dialogue and cooperation among young people of various religions.
Sao Paulo Interfaith Forum: Religion and World Peace
Sao Paulo, Brazil - In partnership with UNILUX, an interfaith forum took place at the Unification headquarters in Sao Paulo Nov. 27, 2011 on the theme of Religion and World Peace.