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Africa Day 2018 Celebrated in New York City
New York, United States—The Universal Peace Federation partnered with the African Union in celebrating the 55th Africa Day.
Empowering Rural Girls and Women through the Family
New York, United States—During the 62nd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, UPF co-sponsored a program on empowering rural girls and women.
UN Education Event Stresses Girls’ Inherent Dignity
New York, United States—UPF was one of the organizers of an event at the United Nations headquarters titled “Integral Education of Rural Girls and Women.”
UPF Promotes Family Capital at UN Book Table
New York, United States—UPF was one of the organizers of a book table at the United Nations which promoted the family as fundamental for social development.
Event at the UN Stresses Fathers’ Value for Daughters
New York, United States—UPF was one of the sponsors of an event held at the United Nations on the importance of fathers to the development of their daughters.
UPF Co-Sponsors Global Forum on Settlements
New York, United States—UPF was one of the sponsors of the 12th Global Forum on Human Settlements and the 2017 Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards Ceremony.
Jains Honor UPF Leaders for Peacebuilding
New York, United States—The UPF International chair and vice president were honored at an event sponsored by the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission.
UPF Chair Addresses Bamba Day Program at the UN
New York, United States—UPF International Chair Dr. Thomas G. Walsh addressed a special program at the UN General Assembly Hall in honor of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Day.
Vienna Celebrates Asmara’s UNESCO Honor
Vienna, Austria—The listing of Eritrea’s capital as a World Heritage Site was celebrated at a special event titled “Asmara—City of Dreams.”
IAPP Hosts UN Luncheon to Discuss Northeast Asia
New York, United States—“Building Peace and Stability in Northeast Asia” was the theme of a high-level special luncheon held by UPF and the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) at the United Nations.
UPF Chair Speaks at ACUNS Annual Meeting
Seoul, Korea—The international chair of UPF was invited to be a panelist at an annual meeting of the Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS).
Global Day of Parents 2017 Observed at the United Nations
New York, United States—The essential role of parents and family cohesion in ensuring children’s well-being was discussed at a program held at the United Nations.
Africa Day 2017 Celebrated in New York City
New York, United States—“Harnessing the Demographic Dividend through Investments in Youth” was the theme of a gala celebration of Africa Day.
UN Program Focuses on the Importance of Parents
New York, United States—“Parents’ Role in Helping Their Children Thrive” was the theme of a program held at the United Nations to commemorate the UN International Day of Families.
UN NGO Committee on Spirituality Appoints New Senior Adviser
New York, United States—The NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns-New York (CSVGC-NY) has appointed Ambassador Isaiah Chabala, a former ambassador of Zambia to the United Nations and to the European Union, as its senior advisor.
SDGs and the Family Discussed at UN Program
New York, United States—The family is essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, according to speakers at a side event to the 2017 Commission on the Status of Women.
UN Program Discusses Support for Survivors of Trafficking
New York, United States—During the 2017 Commission on the Status of Women, a program was held at the United Nations headquarters entitled “Economically Empowering Trafficking Survivors to Stay Permanently off the Streets.”
UN Program Explores Value of ‘Family Capital’
New York, United States—A side event to the 2017 Commission on the Status of Women was held under the title “Family Capital: The Engine for Women’s Development.”
Women Rising with Spirituality and Ethics at the UN
New York, United States—A program titled “Women’s Global Leadership, Spirituality and Ethics” was held at the United Nations during the 61st Annual Commission on the Status of Women.
Faith and Spirituality Suggested to Aid Refugees
New York, United States—“Refugees and the Culture of Peace: What Spirituality Has to Offer” was the title of a program held by the Culture of Peace Working Group.