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UPF Chapters in Russia and Georgia Celebrate United Nations Day
UPF chapters in Georgia and Russia organized celebrations of United Nations Day, Oct. 24, 2013, calling attention to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's message for the day about the UN's founding ideals.
Tribute to Grandmothers in Buenos Aires on the International Day of Older Persons
Buenos Aires, Argentina - UPF-Argentina organized a tribute to the grandmothers at the San José Nursing Home in Ciudadela (Buenos Aires), Oct. 17, 2013, in observance of the UN International Day of Older Persons.
UPF-Russia Delegation Participates in Model UN
Kazan, Russia - More than 100 students from schools all over Russia and other nations participated in the Third International Model UN Oct. 11-15, 2013, in Kazan, capital of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan.
Forums, Celebrations, Sports, and Cultural Events Promote the International Day of Peace 2013
UPF chapters celebrated the International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, 2013, with forums, television shows, concerts, poetry competitions, sports events, peace marches, fairs, and other outdoor events.
UPF Chapters in Nepal and Russia Celebrate International Youth Day
UPF chapters celebrated International Youth Day, Aug. 12, 2013, in Nepal and Russia.
UPF Chapters Celebrate the International Day of Friendship
The UN International Day of Friendship, July 31, 2013, was observed by UPF chapters in Argentina, Netherlands and Russia.
Sri Lanka Secretary General Meets with UN Youth Envoy
Colombo, Sri Lanka - Mr. Ahmad Alhendawi, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's Envoy on Youth, arrived in Sri Lanka on July 4 for a three-day official visit. The visit offered an opportunity for Dr. Chula Senaratne, Secretary General of UPF-Sri Lanka and national director of Religious Youth Service, to meet with the UN envoy.
UPF Chapters Observe the New UN Global Day of Parents
UPF organized events commemorating the new UN Global Day of Parents, June 1, 2013 in 18 nations.
World Day of Cultural Diversity Celebrated in Russia
The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, May 21, 2013, was observed at an international concert for veterans in Siberia and a lesson about Azerbaijani culture in Russia's Far East.
UPF Chapters Observe the UN International Day of Families 2013
UPF chapters observed the UN International Day of Families, May 15, 2013, with a variety of activities on the theme of "Advancing Social Integration and Intergenerational Solidarity."
Earth Day Lessons Taught in Far East Russia
Khabarovsk, Russia - Representatives of UPF-Far East Russia organized a variety of activiities at Gymnasium No. 8 in Khabarovsk in celebration of Earth Day, April 22, 2013.
Conference at the UN Center in Vienna on Preventing Violence Against Women
Vienna, Austria - A conference on Leadership Challenges of the 21st Century: The Prevention of Violence against Women and Femicide took place at the Vienna International Center on March 28, 2013.
Forum in Abuja Addresses Human Trafficking on the UN Day of the Remembrance of Victims of Slavery
Abuja, Nigeria - UPF-Nigeria organized a discussion at the National Merit Award House in Abuja on March 27, 2013, to commemorate the UN Day of Remembrance of Slavery Victims and International Women's Day.
World Water Day Celebrated in the Russian Far East
Khabarovsk, Russia - World Water Day was the theme of lessons conducted by UPF activists at gymnasium №8 in Khabarovsk on March 22, 2013.
UPF-Georgia Observes UN Day to End Racial Discrimination
Tbilisi, Georgia - UPF-Georgia conducted trainings in Tbilisi on “Stop Racism – Take Action” and an Interracial Soccer Tournament to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21, 2013.
International Women's Day 2013 Observed in 15 Nations
UPF chapters in Afghanistan, Austria, Burkina Faso, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Nepal, Nigeria, Peru, Russia, Suriname, UK, and US organized commemorations of International Women's Day, March 8, 2013.
Interfaith Harmony Week Observed at the UN International Center in Vienna
Vienna, Austria - UPF-Austria organized a World Interfaith Harmony Week event at the International Center in Vienna Feb. 8, 2013, on the theme of Cooperating among Religions for a Culture of Peace.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in 16 Nations
UN World Interfaith Harmony Week was observed in 16 nations in 2013 with interfaith prayers, forums, reports, essay contests, debates, and sports tournaments.
UPF-Moscow Commemorates International Day of Solidarity
Moscow, Russia - The UN International Solidarity Day was observed in Moscow on Dec. 20, 2012.
Vienna Youth Forum: The Role of the Media in a Pluralistic World
Vienna, Austria - In advance of the UN Alliance of Civilizations Youth Forum in Vienna in February 2013, Youth UPF-Austria hosted a panel discussion on "The Role of the Media in a Pluralistic World" on Dec. 11, 2012.