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International Panel of Faith Leaders Addresses Spike in Violence Against Women
June 29, 2020
United States—The Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations held a web conference titled “Violence Against Women in the Time of COVID-19.”
UPF-Argentina’s Weekly Zoom Sessions Offer Moments to Listen and Learn
June 29, 2020
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Forgiveness was the theme of the 11th reading, reflection, and prayer session of UPF-Argentina, held on Zoom.
IAPP-Argentina Hosts Zoom Panel of Parliamentarians
June 26, 2020
Buenos Aires, Argentina—“Peace Values in Times of Crisis” was the theme of a Zoom-webinar panel of parliamentarians on June 26 organized by the Argentina chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP), a project of UPF.
IMAP Webinar Reflects on Social Responsibility of the Media in the Asia Pacific Region
June 23, 2020
Manila, Philippines—"The World at a Turning Point: The Role of the Media" was the theme for the second International Media Association for Peace (IMAP) Zoom webinar.
UPF-Portugal Observes World Refugee Day
June 20, 2020
Lisbon, Portugal—UPF and an affiliated organization participated in an online discussion marking World Refugee Day.
UPF-USA’s 11th Weekly Prayer Webcast Includes Representatives from the Three Abrahamic Faiths
June 18, 2020
United States—UPF-USA’s eleventh weekly Interfaith Prayer for the Nation and the World was convened on the Zoom and Facebook platforms on Thursday, June 18, at 1 PM (EDT) through a call out to Ambassadors for Peace, UPF members and friends of UPF.
Peace School Organizers Plan for Future
June 18, 2020
Kyiv, Ukraine—UPF has held three online meetings with Peace School organizers about future activities.
Webinar Explores Stephen Hawking’s Legacy
June 15, 2020
Düsseldorf, Germany—The speaker dealt with questions such as “What was God doing before He created the world?”
UPF-Russia Hosts International Media Association for Peace
June 14, 2020
St. Petersburg, Russia—A well-known journalist discussed problems that journalism and society are facing.
Australian Webinar Looks at Psychology and Relationships
June 13, 2020
Melbourne, Australia—A Zoom seminar UPF-Melbourne hosted as part of its “Being Self-Aware, Responsible and Loving” webinar series discussed attachment theory and self-awareness.
UPF-USA’s Tenth Weekly Interfaith Prayer Draws over 800 Participants
June 11, 2020
United States—UPF-USA’s tenth weekly Interfaith Prayer for the Nation and the World was convened on the Zoom and Facebook platforms on Thursday, June 11.
“Peace With Our Neighbor” Is Topic of UPF-Argentina’s Monthly Meeting
June 10, 2020
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Volunteering and service were the main topics of UPF-Argentina’s monthly Ambassadors for Peace meeting on June 10, with 43 connections on Zoom.
Russian Mufti Presents Islam as Peacekeeper
June 4, 2020
St. Petersburg, Russia—The mufti said Islam helps those in need and protects those who are treated unfairly.
Faith for Earth: Climate Change and Environmental Justice
June 4, 2020
Vienna, Austria—The Coalition of Faith Based Organizations, a partner organization of UPF, hosted a June 4th webinar on Faith for Earth: Climate Change and Environmental Justice.
UPF-Argentina Commemorates UN International Day of Families
June 4, 2020
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina recognized six couples who have been married for 31–49 years in the context of the International Day of Families 2020.
Australians Discuss Use of Technology to Accelerate Peacebuilding
June 4, 2020
Melbourne, Australia—Thirty-five participants joined UPF-Melbourne for a virtual seminar that focused on the use of technology to accelerate peacebuilding as well as on personal development.
Over 1,000 People Participate in UPF-USA’s Ninth Interfaith Prayer
June 4, 2020
United States—UPF-USA’s ninth weekly Interfaith Prayer for the Nation and the World was convened on the Zoom and Facebook platforms on Thursday, June 4.
UN Global Day of Parents Upheld in UPF’s Webinar on the Role of Parents
June 2, 2020
UPF-USA, United States—In commemoration of the UN Global Day of Parents, UPF-USA held a web conference titled “Role of Parents for Sustainable Development and World Peace.”
Global Day of Parents and Protection of Children
June 1, 2020
Moscow, Russia—UPF commemorated the UN Global Day of Parents 2020 with an online interview of a prominent children’s rights official.
Global Day of Parents Observed in Czech Republic
June 1, 2020
Prague, Czech Republic—“The Irreplaceable Role of Parents” was the topic of an online conference.