Pillar United Nations News
Conference in Geneva Seeks Sustainable Peace and Reconciliation in DR Congo
Geneva, Switzerland - A conference at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on May 26, 2014, sought to contribute to a peaceful settlement of the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
UPF Chapters Observe Africa Day 2014
In Australia, Benin, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Switzerland, UK and US, UPF organized conferences, forums and gala events on Africa Day, May 25, 2014.
World Day for Cultural Diversity Commemorated in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria - The UN World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development was commemorated in Abuja on May 23, 2014, with a special leadership convocation at the Yaradua International Conference Center.
UPF Chapters Host International Day of Families Programs
UPF chapters organized a variety of events commemorating the UN International Day of Families, May 15, 2014 in Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania, and Europe.
International Autism Day Observed in Moldova
Chisinau, Moldova - UPF-Moldova joined several organizations in observing World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, 2014, through events in Chisinau raising awareness about the growing numbers of children diagnosed with the disorder.
World Water Day Celebrated in Colombia
Bogota, Colombia - Prayers of thanksgiving for water from several faiths marked UN World Water Day, March 22, 2014, in Teusaquillo, Bogota.
Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Observed in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria - UPF-Nigeria observed the 2014 UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination with a seminar at the Peace Embassy in Abuja on March 21, 2014.
International Women's Day 2014 Observed
UN International Women's Day, March 8, 2014, had the theme "Equality for women is progress for all," with programs taking place in Argentina, Canada, Estonia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Peru and the UK.
Migration and Intercultural Dialogue Debated at Model UN Session in Moldova
Chisinau, Moldova - UPF-Moldova joined other NGOs in organizing an international conference on “Migration and Strengthening Intercultural Dialogue” and a simulation of the UN General Assembly debate on the theme at the Academy of Sciences High School in Chisinau on March 1, 2014.
UPF Celebrates World Interfaith Harmony Week in 23 Nations
UPF and its network of Ambassadors for Peace celebrated UN World Interfaith Harmony Week 2014 with programs at UN offices, UPF peace embassies and a variety of places of worship.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed at the Vienna International Centre
Vienna, Austria - An observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week took place at the Vienna International Center on Feb. 7, 2014 on the theme of the Role of Religions in Promoting a Culture of Peace.
Forum in New Delhi on Interfaith Harmony for Peacebuilding and Good Governance
New Delhi, India - An overflow crowd gathered at the United Nations Information Centre in New Delhi, India on Jan. 4, 2014 for an event linked to the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week.
International Human Solidarity Day Observed in Benin
Cotonou, Benin - Events in Cotonou and Ouidah celebrated UN International Human Solidarity Day, Dec. 21, 2013, in cooperation with government ministers and the UN representative in Benin.
UPF-Russia Honors UN Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures
Moscow, Russia - About 95 people gathered for a conference on "Russia towards the UN International Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures" held in Moscow’s National Hotel Dec. 21. Scholars, government officials and NGO leaders proposed ways to work together during the coming Year of Culture declared by the Russian Federation in a framework of promoting a culture of volunteerism, family culture and a culture of peace.
International Human Solidarity Day Observed in Kiev
Kiev, Ukraine - Ambassadors for Peace met on Dec. 17, 2013 to commemorate International Human Solidarity Day, with speakers stressing the importance of unity during this revolutionary time for Ukraine and avoiding division of the country.
UPF Chapters Hold Forums on Human Rights Day
UPF chapters in Burkina Faso, the Czech Republic, Netherlands, Peru and Russiaorganized forums in honor of Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, 2013; this year's theme was "20 Years: Working for Your Rights."
‘We Were Born to Shine’: UPF-Argentina Marks International Volunteer Day 2013
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The UN Information Centre of Argentina and Uruguay joined with UPF-Argentina celebrating the UN International Day of Volunteers at the Peace Embassy in Buenos Aires Dec. 5, 2013.
AIDS Day Events in Kenya Focus on Promoting Abstinence
Nairobi, Kenya - Timing their visit to World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, 2013, two women from Switzerland traveled to Kenya to teach an HIV/AIDS-prevention program that focuses on premarital abstinence.
Student Conference in Moscow Explores the Status of Children
Moscow, Russia - A student conference on: "The status of a child in society and the world, and children’s rights" related to the 20th anniversary of the Russian Federation Constitution and the UN Universal Children's Day was held in Moscow Nov. 22, 2013.
5 UPF Chapters Educate Students on the UN International Day for Tolerance
UPF chapters in Russia, Estonia, Georgia, Germany and Azerbaijan offered educational programs on the UN International Day for Tolerance, Nov. 16, 2013.