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UN General Assembly Engages with Faith-Based Organizations
New York, United States—During the United Nations General Assembly 2016, an unprecedented 25 of 30 side events were organized in collaboration with faith-based organizations.
International Day of Peace Observed in Norway
Oslo, Norway—The 2016 International Day of Peace was celebrated with a program titled “The UN Sustainable Development Goals and Religion.”
International Day of Peace Observed in Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine—International Day of Peace 2016 was celebrated in Ukraine by a congress of young Ambassadors for Peace.
International Day of Peace Observed in Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark—The 2016 International Day of Peace was observed at a program in Denmark’s Parliament.
International Day of Peace Observed in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria—Assemblies in Abuja, Port Harcourt and Lagos marked the 2016 International Day of Peace by discussing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UPF Statement on the UN International Day of Peace 2016
The Universal Peace Federation is proud to support the United Nations International Day of Peace 2016 dedicated to the theme "The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace."
International Day of Peace Observed in Austria
Vienna, Austria—An International Day of Peace celebration at the United Nations’ Vienna office examined the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
UN Event on Strengthening Family as Part of the Sustainable Development Process
New York, United States—UPF helped organize a side event, calling for a family-focused approach to achieving sustainable development, during the 54th Session of the UN Commission on Social Development in February.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed at the UN in New York
New York, United States—World Interfaith Harmony Week 2016 was celebrated at the UN on February 3 with the theme, “Interfaith Harmony: Implementing the Transformative Agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals.”
Peace, Harmony Felt at Grenada/Nigeria Tea Ceremony
New York, United States—Ambassadors to the United Nations from Grenada and Nigeria co-hosted a Japanese Tea Ceremony in cooperation with UPF International.
Universal Children’s Day 2015 Observed by UPF-Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina commemorated the Universal Children’s Day 2015 with an event and a discussion on protecting children’s rights and the opportunity the UN SDGs presents to advance this.