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Prayer Service Marks Opening of UN General Assembly
New York City, United States—On September 14, the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See conducted its annual Prayer Service at the opening of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly at the Church of the Holy Family.
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.
UN Environment Program: Interfaith Response to COVID-19
UPF International—Multiple stories from faith-based organizations in supporting and providing for the communities impacted by COVID19.
Homelessness and Families Discussed During UN Commission on Social Development
New York, United States—The theme for this year’s UN Commission on Social Development was “Affordable Housing and Social Protection Systems for All to Address Homelessness.”
Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations Focuses on Addressing Criminal Justice with Spirituality
New York, United States—UPF cosponsored a program to explore how faith-based organizations can assist in preventing crime and reforming criminal justice.
UPF Is Co-Organizer of Global Forum on Human Settlements
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia—UPF inspired the participation of over 150 guests at UN forum examining the theme “Sustainable Development of Cities and Human Settlements in the Digital Era.”
UPF-International Participates in UN Agribusiness and Economic Industry Summit
New York, United States—The fifth annual Agribusiness and Economic Industry Summit addressed chronic undernourishment, particularly in Africa.
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.
Gathering at UN Promotes Unselfishness as Key for Peacebuilding
New York, USA—Civic and religious leaders met with future president of UN General Assembly at forum to discuss values.
Role of Faith-Based Organizations in Criminal Justice Discussed
Vienna, Austria—UPF organized a side-meeting to the 28th Session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.
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.
A Report on UPF Engagement with the NGO Committee on Spirituality and Values
New York, United States—From 2017 to 2018, UPF chaired the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns-NY.
Conference at UN HQ in Vienna Focuses on Horn of Africa
Vienna, Austria—Two hundred guests attended a conference at United Nations headquarters in Vienna titled “Perspectives for Sustainable Peace and Development in the Horn of Africa.
UN CSW Program Affirms Benefits of Healthy Families for Women and Girls
New York, United States—UPF co-sponsored a CSW side event about the empowerment that women and girls receive from a thriving family.
UN CSW Program Discusses the Role of Parents
New York, United States—Parents’ influence on their children realizing their full potential was the theme of a parallel event to the Commission on the Status of Women.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed at UN in Vienna
Vienna, Austria—UPF-Austria organized a conference on the theme of “Migration and Interreligious Understanding in the Age of Globalization.”
Plant Seeds of Peace in Early Childhood, Conference Advises
New Haven, United States—A conference of educators asked the question, “Can early childhood development advance ‘The Culture of Peace?’”
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.
UPF Co-sponsors Faith Discussion at UN
New York, United States—UPF co-sponsored a discussion at United Nations headquarters about the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.
Global Day of Parents 2018 Observed at the United Nations
New York, United States—UPF co-sponsored an event at United Nations headquarters commemorating Global Day of Parents 2018.