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UN International Day of Families 2013
The UN International Day of Families is celebrated each May at the United Nations headquarters and around the world. The Universal Peace Federation joins in commemorating this day because it considers the family as a microcosm of the global community and because sustainable peace is grounded in the family as the most intimate social unit, the school of love. The theme of the 2013 observance was "Advancing Social Integration and Intergenerational Solidarity." For a PowerPoint overview of UPF observances, click here.
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Day of Families Observed in Suriname
- Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Paramaribo, Suriname - UPF-Suriname held a conference for Ambassadors for Peace celebrating the International Day of Families on May 14. The peace principles of UPF were presented as a solution to domestic violence, followed by a question and answer period.
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Day of Families Observed in Auckland
- Saturday, May 11, 2013
Auckland, New Zealand - Several very entertaining performances at the May 11 International Day of Families program in Auckland made it real celebration of the family. The entertainment complemented the insights by the speakers into the family and its importance. There was a warm atmosphere, and the speakers were easily able to make their points to the attentive crowd on this year's theme: Advancing Social Integration and Intergenerational Solidarity.
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Day of Families Observed in Stuttgart
- Saturday, May 11, 2013
Stuttgart, Germany - To commemorate the UN International Day of Families, UPF-Stuttgart organized a May 11 program. The speaker was Rosemarie Tijsterman on the topic ‘The Five Languages of Love’, based on the book by Gary Chapman.
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Day of Families Observed in Oslo
- Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Oslo, Norway - For the fourth time, the UN International Day of Families was celebrated in Oslo, with a full auditorium at the Diakonhjemmet University College. The presentations and the discussions focused on the topic “What’s Best for the Child – A Search for a Good Framework for Children’s Development.”
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Day of Families Observed in Thailand
- Saturday, May 11, 2013
Bangkok, Thailand - In commemoration of the United Nations’ International Day of Families, UPF-Thailand and the Family Federation for World Peace-Thailand held two seminars: in Bangkok May 6-8 and in Kalasin province May 10 and 11.
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Day of Families Observed in Taipei
- Saturday, May 4, 2013
Taipei, Taiwan - Dr. Sreerupa Mitra Chaudhury delivered the keynote address at the Inaugural Convocation of the Global Women’s Peace Network–Taiwan on May 4. Dr. Chaudhury, who chairs the Special Study Expert Committee on Rape, Human Trafficking and Gender Violence of the Government of India, spoke on “Women’s Role in the Peace Building of the 21st Century - Eliminating Violence Against Women and Building up the Peace Network: Addressing from the Gang Rape Case in India.”
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Day of Families Observed in Vienna
- Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Vienna, Austria - A May 14 presentation on "The Role of the Family in Today's Israel" by Dr. Walter Baar marked the International Day of Families in Vienna.
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Day of Families Observed in the Netherlands
- Saturday, May 11, 2013
The Hague, Netherlands - UPF organized an observance of the International Day of Families in The Hague on May 11.
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Day of Families Observed in Tokyo
- Monday, April 29, 2013
Tokyo, Japan - In commemoration of the United Nations’ International Day of Families, families participated in a volunteer clean-up program organized on April 29 organized by UPF-Japan and the Ambassadors for Peace South Tokyo Council.
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Day of Families Observed in Kuala Lumpur
- Sunday, May 12, 2013
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - UPF-Malaysia organized a Family Symposium in conjunction with the UN International Day of Families on May 12. This Sunday gathering was part of an ongoing series "Happy, Healthy Family Campaign," with symposiums held every other Sunday.
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