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UPF Is Member of UN’s Moral Imperative Initiative
New York, United States—The interfaith Moral Imperative initiative sets out policies to advance SDGs during Covid-19.
UPF-Argentina’s Monthly Zoom Meeting Has the Topic “Peace With Creation”
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Environmental issues were addressed at UPF-Argentina’s monthly Ambassadors for Peace meeting.
Russian Web Conference Discusses Volunteering
Moscow, Russia—More than 100 participants discussed the future of volunteerism during a web conference co-organized by UPF-Russia.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Vienna
Vienna, Austria—A conference was held at the United Nations offices with the theme “Faith-Based Organizations and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.”
UPF-Germany Celebrates ‘Second New Year’
Stuttgart, Germany—On the occasion of the Chinese New Year, about 120 guests and friends of UPF celebrated at a musical benefit.
Africa Continental Summit Convened in Niger
Niamey, Niger—The national and international delegates included current and former heads of state and government from 70 nations across Africa and around the world.
International Day of Peace Event Examines Media Bias
Bonn, Germany—The UPF commemoration started with a comparison of “peace journalism” vs. “war journalism.”
Moscow Roundtable Dedicated to Day of Peace
Moscow, Russia—UPF marked the 2019 International Day of Peace with a roundtable focusing on issues relating to the environment.
UPF-USA Program in Rhode Island Celebrates Parents and the Family
Warwick, Rhode Island—A National Parents’ Day award was presented to an outstanding immigrant family from the DR Congo.
Global Day of Parents 2019 Observed at UN Headquarters
New York, United States—A UN panel affirmed the essential role of mothers and fathers for children’s well-being and building good societies.
International Day of Families Observed at UN
New York, United States—A large audience gathered at the UN headquarters to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the International Day of Families.
Youth Roundtable Discusses ‘National Idea’
Moscow, Russia—Finalists of the 2019 Mister and Miss University competition took part in a roundtable organized by UPF.
Moscow Roundtable Discusses Asia-Pacific Future
Moscow, Russia—Experts on Northeast Asia analyzed the prospects for peace, security and development in the region.
Summit of Parliamentarians Held at the United Nations
New York, United States—UPF Vice President Dr. Tageldin Hamad chaired a high-level roundtable at the United Nations during a Summit of Parliamentarians.
Parliamentarians, Faith Leaders Address Challenges of Our Time
Seoul, Korea—The 32nd International Leadership Conference organized by UPF brought together more than 300 leaders from over 80 nations.
Presidents and Parliamentarians Address Latin America Summit
São Paulo, Brazil—The first full day of the 2018 Latin America Summit featured prominent speakers from throughout the region.
International Day of Families Observed in Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark—Approximately 200 people attended a UPF celebration of UN International Day of Families 2018, held at UN City.
International Day of Families Observed in Japan
Tokyo, Japan—Every year families work together to clean up the streets in honor of International Day of Families.
Conference Considers Future Directions for Russia
Moscow, Russia—UPF held a one-day conference on "Sustainable Development of Russia and Modern Challenges."
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Moscow
Moscow, Russia—Young people from 13 nations took part in a Religious Youth Service (RYS) volunteer project related to World Interfaith Harmony Week.