FOLLOW US
UN International Day of Peace 2011
The theme chosen by the UN for 2011 was "Peace and Democracy: Make Your Voice Heard." For a PowerPoint overview of UPF observances, click here.
-
International Day of Peace Commemorated in 67 Nations
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Overview of activities organized by UPF chapters in 67 nations on the International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, 2011.
-
Day of Peace Observed throughout the United States
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
UPF chapters throughout the United States celebrated the Day of Peace with a wide variety of program, many featuring representatives of different faiths speaking of shared values.
-
Day of Peace Observed in Yekaterinbug
- Thursday, September 22, 2011
Yekaterinburg, Russia – Several activities took place in commemoration of the International Day of Peace in Yekaterinburg.
-
Day of Peace Observed in Nangreongo
- Saturday, September 24, 2011
Nangreongo, Burkina Faso - The International Day of Peace was celebrated in Nangreongo in the central plateau on September 24 under the sponsorship of His Majesty Mogho Naaba and the Managr Naaba Sanem Peace Association.
-
Day of Peace Observed in Bogota
- Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Bogota, Colombia - Ambassadors for Peace carried out various activities during the month of September in observance of the International Day of Peace to promote interreligious dialogue and cooperation.
-
Day of Peace Observed in Casamance
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Casamance, Senegal - UPF-Senegal organized a commemoration of the International Day of Peace in Casamance, southern Senegal on the theme: "Let's unite in heart."
-
Day of Peace Observed in Chisinau
- Friday, September 16, 2011
Chisinau, Moldova - The Universal Peace Federation-Moldova and related groups organized several public presentations, conferences, and seminars in commemoration of the International Day of Peace in order to stimulate awareness about the need for peace.
-
Day of Peace Observed in Thai Schools with One Minute of Silence
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Students in schools throughout Thailand opened the school day on the International Day of Peace, September 21, by observing one minute of silent prayer and meditation for peace and by listening to readings of peace messages from the UN Secretary General and the Prime Minister of Thailand.
-
Day of Peace in Thailand Promoted by a Video Clip Contest
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Bangkok, Thailand - UPF-Thailand organized video clip contest on the theme "Peace is ... what is peace in your mind?" to raise awareness of the UN International Day of Peace. The contest was promoted on university campuses, the mass media, and social networking sites. Prizes were awarded at the International Day of Peace commemoration in Bangkok on September 21.
-
Day of Peace Observed in Victoria
- Sunday, September 25, 2011
Victoria, Seychelles - UPF-Seychelles commemorated the International Day of Peace on September 25 with a program at the National Theater on the theme ‘’Community Building for the Betterment of the People.’’
-
Day of Peace Observed by Russian Women
- Monday, September 19, 2011
Women's organizations, including the Women's Federation for World Peace, organized programs in commemoration of the International Day of Peace in Moscow, Perm, and Yekaterinburg.
-
Day of Peace Observed at Conferences and Forums throughout Russia
- Sunday, September 18, 2011
UPF-Russia collaborated with various organizations to hold conferences and forums on topics related to peace in Chelyabinsk, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, and Novosibirsk.
-
Day of Peace Observed in Schools throughout Russia
- Tuesday, September 13, 2011
UPF chapters throughout Russia organized a variety of educational and cultural events related to peace at schools in Khabarovsk, Kondopoga, Kostomuksha, Pokrovskoye, Saratov, Serov, Tyumen, and Volgograd.
-
Day of Peace Observed in Freetown
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Freetown, Sierra Leone - Joining the whole world on September 21, to celebrate World Peace Day, UPF-Sierra Leone embarked on an attitudinal change by cleaning at the Connaught Teaching Government Hospital.
-
Day of Peace Observed in Melbourne
- Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Melbourne, Australia - The UPF commemoration of the UN International Day of Peace was held at the headquarters of the Federations for World Peace in Victoria.
-
Day of Peace Observed in Kigali
- Saturday, September 24, 2011
Kigali, Rwanda - The International Day of Peace program at the New Hope Technical Institute on September 24 included prayers, ceremonies, traditional dances, and songs. This was the first time that the UN International Day of Peace was celebrated in the Central District of Kigali.
-
Day of Peace Observed in Taipei
- Sunday, September 18, 2011
Taipei, Taiwan - UPF-Taiwan commemorated the International Day of Peace on September 18 with a seminar on the proposal for an interreligious council at the United Nations co-organized with the Professors World Peace Academy, ROC.
-
Day of Peace Observed in Honiara
- Saturday, September 24, 2011
Honiara, Solomon Islands - UPF-Solomon Islands organized events at two schools in Honiara commemorating the UN International Day of Peace.
-
Day of Peace Observed in Tirana and Shkodra
- Wednesday, September 28, 2011
UPF-Albania and the Family Federation for World Peace commemorated the International Day of Peace by distributing school supplies to Roma orphans in Tirana on September 27 and in Shkodra on September 28. Eleven volunteers spent a month raising the funds to purchase the supplies.
-
Day of Peace Observed in Helsinki
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Helsinki, Finland - A seminar on “Peace and democracy - Let your voice be heard!” took place on September 21 in Helsinki featuring speakers from the Loviisa Peace Forum and the Women's Federation for World Peace.
-
Day of Peace Observed in Kabul
- Thursday, September 22, 2011
Kabul, Afghanistan - UPF members met in Kabul to commemorate the International Day of Peace with a recitation from the Qur'an, speeches and a concert of Afghan music.
-
Day of Peace Observed in Brazzaville
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Brazzaville, Republic of Congo - Over 400 people attended the celebration of the International Day of Peace in the Auditorium of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation on September 21. Participants included Ambassadors for Peace, state officials, representatives of international organizations and local NGOs, representatives of churches, students, the media, and members of the police.
-
Day of Peace Observed in Lome and Kara
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Lome and Kara, Togo - To commemorate the International Day of Peace, UPF-Togo organized two conferences on September 21: one in Lome, the capital, attended by 350 people, and the other in the region of Kara attended by 150 people.
-
Day of Peace Observed in Quatre Bornes
- Sunday, September 18, 2011
Quatre Bornes, Mauritius - The Women's Federation for World Peace organized a celebration of the International Day of Peace at the Municipal Hall of Quatre Bornes on September 18. Participants included parents, sponsored children, WFWP members and tutors, and special guests including government officials, educators, religious leaders, and NGO representatives.
If you find this page helpful and informative please consider making donation. Your donation will help Universal Peace Federation (UPF) provide new and improved reports, analysis and publications to you and everyone around the world.
UPF is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization and all donations are tax deductible in the United States. Receipts are automatically provided for donations of or above $250.00.
|
Donate to the Universal Peace Federation: Your donation to support the general programs of UPF. |
Donate to the Religious Youth Service (RYS): Your donation will be used for service projects around the world. |
Donate to UPF's Africa Projects: Your donation will be used for projects in Africa. |