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UPF International and the UN Mission of Oman Co-Sponsor UN Global Day of Parents Webinar
United Nations, New York—With the co-sponsorship of the Permanent Mission of the Sultanate of Oman to the UN, UPF organized the UN Global Day of Parents webinar, “Mother and Fathers: Essential for Societal Stability and Flourishing.”
The UN NGO Committee on the Family Commemorates UN International Day of Families
UPF International—The world just reached a record population height of eight billion and yet many countries are distressed with their extremely low fertility rates.
UN Commission on the Status of Women Considers Wide Range of Perspectives
UPF International—The CSW 67 was held at the United Nations in New York with the theme of innovation for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.
"Why Religions and Cultures in Dialogue Matter for Achieving the UN SDGs"
Vienna, Austria—UPF co-sponsored a World Interfaith Harmony Week event at UN headquarters in Vienna.
UPF-Netherlands Observes Human Rights Day
Amsterdam, Netherlands—Threats to human rights were highlighted in a UPF commemoration of Human Rights Day.
UPF-Central Europe Hosts Symposium to Discuss Threats to Religious Freedom
Bratislava, Slovakia—“Religious Freedom: The Human Right under Attack” brought together human rights advocates from throughout Europe.
UPF-France Interfaith Meeting Focuses on Youth
Paris, France—Dialogue & Alliance held its monthly interfaith meeting on "Youth and Spiritual Awakening.”
Democracy Depends on Civic Mindedness: Parents Can Make a Difference
UPF-International—The NGO Committee on the Family, NY and UPF held a webinar titled “Civic Responsibility: What Your Children Need to Know.”
UN NGO Committee Discusses Financial Literacy for Children
UPF-International—The NGO Committee on the Family, NY and UPF hosted a program to help parents teach their children financial literacy.
UPF International Elected to the Board of CoNGO
UPF International—UPFI was elected to the board of the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations (CoNGO) for the term 2021-2025.
UPF International Attends Annual Prayer before the 77th Opening of the UN General Assembly
UPF International—UPF International attended the annual prayer before the 77th opening of the UN General Assembly hosted by the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See.
Insightful Research Discussed during UPF’s UN Global Day of Parents Webinar
UPF International—UPF took the opportunity during the UN Global Day of Parents to discuss parents’ critical role in raising children well adapted to contribute to society.
UPF Represented at Side Meeting of UNODC Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice 2022
UPF International—Dr. Thomas G. Walsh advocated for the involvement of faith leaders in reducing crime and violence.
UPF International Commemorates International Day of Families
United Nations News HQ—UPFI held a virtual program commemorating the UN International Day of Families.
Facing Urbanization: Indigenous and Rural Families’ Strengths, Wisdom, and Challenges
UPF International—The NGO Committee on the Family organized a webinar commemorating the UN International Day of the Family.
UN News: The Importance of Family Remittances in Alleviating Poverty and Achieving the SDGs
UPF International—The UPF co-sponsored with the NGO Committee on the Family a UN Committee on the Status of Women 66 side event.
UPF and the UN NGO Committee on the Family Convenes Webinar on the Impact of COVID on the Family
UPF International—The webinar, “The Family: Charting the Way Forward, Post-Pandemic” was held on February 24, 2022.
NGO Committee on the Family Discusses Children’s and Parents’ Rights in Education
New York, USA—The NGO Committee on the Family, NY co-sponsored with UPF the program, “Harmonizing Children’s and Parents’ Rights in Children’s Education.”
Fertility Decline and Sex-ratio Imbalance: Geopolitical Ramifications
United States—Global fertility trends were explored at a joint NGO Committee of the Family, NY and UPFI event.
The Impact of Harmful Social Media Discussed during UN IDF
United States—Commemorating the UN International Day of Families, UPF organized the virtual program “Families and New Technology: The Challenging Impact of Social Media.”