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World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Austria
Vienna, Austria—UPF marked World Interfaith Harmony Week with a conference that asked how religions can help to bring peace to the Middle East.
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.
Mission of Maldives to the UN Hosts Tea Ceremony
New York, USA—The Maldives Ambassador to the UN co-hosted a Japanese Tea Ceremony with UPF International.
UPF Statement on the 21st Session of the Conference of the Parties
In December 2015, the COP21, will aim to achieve a legally binding and universal agreement on climate. The following is the UPF International Statement regarding the COP21, and UPF's vision on stewardship of the environment...
UPF Commemorates 21st Anniversary of International Year of the Family
New York, New York—UPF commemorated the 21st anniversary of the UN’s International Year of the Family by co-sponsoring a forum on “Raising Children of Peace" on November 4, 2015.
Highlights of International Day of Peace 2015
A powerpoint report of Universal Peace Federation activities during the International Day of Peace 2015.
Opening Session - 10th Global Forum on Human Settlements
United Nations, New York - UPF helped organize and support the 10th Global Forum on Human Settlements held in the United Nations on October 30.
Spirituality Committee Honors “Spirit of the UN”
New York, USA—The Ninth Annual “Spirit of the United Nations” Awarding Ceremony took place at the Church Center for the United Nations.
Faith Leaders Issue Call to End Poverty by 2030
New York, USA—Over 100 faith leaders and representatives of faith-based NGOs, multilateral agencies, and governments gathered at the UN to discuss ways in which they can work together to achieve the SDGs.
International Day of Peace at the United Nations
New York, United States—The International Day of Peace 2015 was celebrated at the United Nations by a coalition of UN NGO committees and NGOs.
Ambassadors for Peace Participate in UN's 70th Anniversary Concert
New York, United States—Ambassadors for Peace participated in a concert at the UN in New York in celebration of the UN’s 70th Anniversary, on June 30.
Forum at UN Discusses Causes and Prevention of Youth Violence
New York, USA—UPF co-sponsored a forum on “Our Cities in Crisis: A Time for Reflection on Crime, Poverty and the Family” at the UN headquarters on May 28 to commemorate the 2015 International Day of Families.
B. Ki-moon: Africa Day 2015 Message
If we empower women, we help build better, more equal and more prosperous societies. I commend the commitment of the African Union to gender equality and the empowerment of women as part of its Agenda 2063, and I welcome the declaration of 2015 as the year of women’s empowerment in Africa.
T. Hamad: Africa Day 2015 Message
UPF secretary general Dr. Taj Hamad’s remarks at the Africa Day celebration at the Manhattan Center in New York on May 27, 2015.
Africa Day 2015 Celebrated in New York
New York, USA—The African Union in partnership with UPF and the United Nations African Ambassadors Spouses Group organized a celebration of Africa Day in New York on May 27.
Seminar at the UN for UPF Ambassadors for Peace from Korea
New York, United States—Forty Ambassadors for Peace from UPF-Korea took part in a seminar at the UN on May 13, 2015 in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.
Vienna Forum Addresses Korean Peninsula Tensions
Vienna, Austria - A forum at the UN headquarters in Vienna addressed the issue “The UN at 70: Toward a Resolution of Tensions on the Korean Peninsula.”
Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hosts Tea Ceremony
New York, USA—The Ambassador of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to the UN co-hosted a Japanese Tea Ceremony with UPF International
Poland’s UN Permanent Mission Hosts Tea Ceremony
New York, United States—A Japanese tea ceremony was hosted by Poland’s permanent representative to the United Nations, H.E. Mr. Boguslaw Winid, in cooperation with UPF International.