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International Day of Peace Commemorated in 67 Nations
Overview of activities organized by UPF chapters in 67 nations on the International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, 2011.
UN Remembers 9/11 Attacks on Tenth Anniversary
On Sept. 9, 2011, the UN General Assembly convened for a special Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 in hopes of moving forward for a better and more secure future for generations to come.
Summit on Human Rights Education
Geneva, Switzerland - The 8th Youth Summit on Human Rights took place in Geneva August 26-28 on the theme “to create leaders through human rights education."
World Humanitarian Day Observed in Almaty
Almaty, Kazakhstan - In cooperation with the African Union in Kazakhstan, UPF showed a film in Almaty about humanitarian work in Africa and Kazakhstan on World Humanitarian Day, Aug. 20, 2011.
Youth Offer Perspectives on Peace at a Conference in Vienna
Vienna, Austria - In commemoration of the UN International Year of Youth, youth spoke on the theme “Communicating Change: Youth Perspectives on Peace” at conference that opened on July 1, 2011, at the UN headquarters in Vienna.
Conference in Vienna on Youth Perspectives on Peace
Vienna, Austria -The European Leadership Conference on "Communicating Change: Youth Perspectives on Peace" took place July 1-3, 2011 at the United Nations Headquarters and NH Danube Hotel in Vienna.
A. Stuckelberger: The UN Agenda and Interreligious Initiatives
The UN’s global governance can only help to bring a meta-perspective on the human behavior towards religious containment and go beyond the concept of separation to bring religions to speak in one voice with different languages. This common agenda and spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is without a doubt peace. Keeping this common goal in mind, it is evident that all actors are important for the success of current and future peace initiatives at the United Nations. Let us not forget that peace is the founding principle and guiding force for which the United Nations was created.
In the News: Al-Nasser Elected President of the UN General Assembly
New York, USA - UPF offers its congratulations to H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, permanent representative of the state of Qatar, upon his election as the president of the 66th Session of the UN General Assembly.
International Day of Families 2011 Program in New York
New York, USA - The Permanent Missions to the UN of Angola, Iraq, Nigeria, Qatar, and Tunisia, and the NGO Committee on the Family, in partnership with the Universal Peace Federation, co-sponsored a program on “Addressing Poverty by Strengthening Families” at the Office of the Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, New York on May 16. The program was directed by Mrs. Genie Kagawa, Deputy Director of the UPF Office of UN and International Relations. [See report.]
Download: PowerPoint Report at sideshare, Program Booklet
Missions to the UN Join in Africa Day Celebration in New York
Top dignitaries from the African Union and the UN, NGOs, families and friends gathered for an Africa Day celebration in New York on May 31, 2011, with the theme “Africa and the Diaspora.”
International Year of People of African Descent Commemorated in 10 Nations
During the UN's International Year of People of African Descent, UPF chapters organized celebrations of Africa Day, May 25, 2011 showcasing African culture and honoring people of African descent living in ten nations.
International Day of Families Forum Hosted by African Union Mission to the UN
New York, USA - Five Permanent Missions to the UN and the NGO Committee on the Family joined UPF in presenting a program on “Addressing Poverty by Strengthening Families” at the Office of the Permanent Observer of the African Union to the UN on May 16, 2011.
UN Day of Families 2011 Observed in 47 Nations
New York, USA - UPF chapters organized a variety of celebrations of the International Day of Families, May 15, 2011. The theme chosen by the United Nations was "Confronting Family Poverty and Social Exclusion."
UPF Founders Speak in Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland - The majestic circular room of the Palais des Nations at the UN headquarters in Geneva was filled to capacity on May 13, 2011, for an address by UPF Founders Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon and Mrs. Hak Ja Han Moon.
Women's Day 2011 Observed in 9 Nations
UPF helped organize events in nine nations marking UN International Women's Day, March 8, 2011, The theme of the year was pathways to decent work for women.
Parallel Event of the 55th Commission on the Status of Women
New York, USA - “Women and the World at a Turning Point”, a parallel event of the UN’s 55th Commission on the Status of Women was held at the Nigeria House on March 2, 2011, hosted by H.E. Mrs. Joy Ogwu, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN.
First World Interfaith Harmony Week Commemorated by UPF Chapters
The first World Interfaith Harmony Week, the first week of February 2011, was marked by a variety of types of observances organized by the Universal Peace Federation.
Year of Rapprochement of Cultures Observed by 7 UPF Chapters
The International Year of the Rapprochement of Cultures, 2010, was commemorated with events organized by UPF chapters in Argentina, Australia, Austria, France, Germany, Netherlands, and Russia.
NGO Week of Spirituality Focuses on Culture and Peace
New York, USA - The Committee of Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns honored the UN’s designation of 2010 as the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures in a week of events Oct. 22-28, 2010, that explored the UN's commitment to peaceful resolutions of international issues.
Consultations in Switzerland on a Proposed Interreligious Council at the UN
Geneva and Bern, Switzerland - The Universal Peace Federation's United Nations Office in Geneva convened three consultations in August and September 2010 in Geneva and Bern on the proposal to establish an interreligious council at the UN.