Pillar Interfaith Programs
Conference in London on Forgiveness and Reconciliation
London, UK - A conference on June 6, 2010, titled ‘Reconciliation and Forgiveness in Interpersonal Relationships and in the Community’ was chaired by distinguished Christian and Muslim leaders.
Montreal Interfaith Forum: Prospects for an Interreligious Council at the UN
Montreal, Canada - Representatives of diverse religions considered a proposal to create an interreligious council at the United Nations at an interfaith forum on May 3, 2010.
Interreligious Multicultural Festival in Toronto
Toronto, Canada - The Canadian central district of UPF hosted an interreligious and multicultural festival on April 25, 2010, sharing words of wisdom, diverse cultural traditions and an array of food.
Joint Faiths Celebration in London
London, UK - A Joint Faiths Celebration brought together 80 people on April 16, 2010, for a time of sharing, talk, reading, food, music, and drama highlighting the significance of Mawlid An-Nabi (Birth of Prophet Mohammed), Pesach (Passover), Easter, and Vaisakhi.
Montreal Interfaith Forum: Acting Locally and Thinking Globally
Montreal, Canada - “Toward a World of Universal Peace—Acting Locally and Thinking Globally” was the topic of an interfaith forum in Montreal on March 17, 2010.
Dutch Women Come Together in a Bridge of Peace
The Hague, Netherlands - A "Bridge of Peace" ceremony on March 6, 2010, brought together women from the diverse cultures and religions of The Netherlands in support of the International Women's Day and to celebrate the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures.
Opening Plenary: Building a World of Universal Peace
ILC Korea 2010. Opening Plenary: Building a World of Universal Peace
Dialogue & Alliance: Muslim Responses to Globalization
Vol. 23, No. 1: Winter 2009 of Dialogue & Alliance featured Muslims Responses to Globalization.
Montreal Interfaith Forum: Engagement, the Next Interfaith Responsibility
Montreal, Canada - UPF-Montreal's monthly interfaith forum on Dec. 10, 2009, at the Imani Family and Full Gospel Church, addressed the topic of "Engagement: The Next Interfaith Responsibility."
Interfaith Forum in New York on Climate Change
New York, USA - Religious leaders from around the world convened at the Church Center of the UN on Sept. 21, 2009 to discuss “the call of our religions [that] we must all learn to live together within the shared limits of our planet.”
UPF Day of Peace Celebrations with Peace Prayers
UPF celebrated the United Nations International Day of Peace 2009 with interreligious prayers at events in various nations.
Day of Pardon and Peace Promoted in Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia - Ambassadors for Peace organized a celebration of the International Day of Peace in the national Congress on Sept. 21, 2009, with religious leaders presenting a proposal for a national “Day of Pardon, Day of Peace, and Day of Thanksgiving.”
UN Youth Assembly Promotes Interfaith Cooperation
New York, USA - About 700 people from 50 countries took part in the sixth Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations Aug. 5-7, 2009.
Religious Voices in Support of an Interfaith Council at the UN
Excerpts of statements made by religious leaders and scholars in support of a proposed interreligious council at the United Nations.
Tokyo Interreligious Forum: Putting Ideals into Practice
Tokyo, Japan - UPF's 18th Interreligious Forum was held on May 19 in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Twenty-five Ambassadors for Peace who represent the religions of Shinto, Buddhism, and Christianity participated in the Forum.
Interreligious Themes at Peace Tour in San Marino
San Marino - On May 9, some 150 people gathered to explore the development of a culture of peace.
Canadians Discuss a Role for Religion at the UN
Ottawa, Canada - A seminar on Religions Cooperating for Peace was held May 7, 2009, at St. Paul University in Ottawa as part of UPF-Canada’s Educating for Peace series.
A Muslim Perspective in America
Virgina, United States - The Ambassadors for Peace Association of Virgina’s forum on April 16, 2009 provided a platform for the “moderate” voice of American Muslims.
Interfaith, Intercultural Alliances at the UN in Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland - Youth delegates representing their faiths modeled a “United Nations Interreligious Council” at the United Nations office in Geneva April 3, 2009.
Promoting Faith-Based Values at the Time of the G-20 Summit
London, United Kingdom - A conference at a House of Parliament committee room on April 2, 2009, contrasted the values promoted by civil society and faith-based groups with the approach of the G-20 Nations Summit.