United Nations International Day of Peace 2018
The United Nations set the theme for this year's observance as
"The Right to Peace - The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70."
- Written by: UPF-Malaysia
Ipoh, Perak State, Malaysia—UPF-Malaysia celebrated UN International Day of Peace with an interfaith ceremony, speeches, and performances that showcased that nation’s peaceful diversity.
- Written by: Maria Gabriella Mieli, UPF-Italy
Rome, Italy—The beautiful and historic Sala Zuccari was the setting of a UPF celebration of the 2018 UN International Day of Peace.
- Written by: Karsten Nielsen, secretary general, UPF-Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark—UPF-Denmark celebrated the 2018 UN International Day of Peace in the former Upper Chamber of the Danish Parliament.
- Written by: Maria Gabriella Mieli, vice president, Women’s Federation for World Peace-Italy
Florence, Italy—UPF held an interfaith International Day of Peace program together with the First Church of Christ Scientist.
- Written by: Kazuha Canak, director, Hyo Jeong Arts & Culture Department (Europe and the Middle East)
Düsseldorf, Germany—The local branch of UPF found a new way to commemorate the International Day of Peace by holding a “peace concert.”
- Written by: Robert Bentele, secretary general, UPF-Munich
Munich, Germany—To mark the 2018 International Day of Peace, UPF-Munich organized an interreligious peace meeting, as it has done every year for the past ten years.
- Written by: UPF-Israel
Jerusalem, Israel—Forgiveness, repentance and revival were themes of gathering to commemorate UN Day of Peace.
- Written by: Maria Sergienko, UPF-Vladivostok
Vladivostok, Russia—UPF took part in a combined celebration of Peace Day and the birthday of a beloved Russian poet.
- Written by: UPF-Australia
Melbourne, Australia—UPF’s annual commemoration of the UN International Day of Peace was filled with education, inspiration, and celebration.
- Written by: UFP-New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand—“Communities Together for Peace and Friendship” was the theme of UPF’s program honoring diverse traditions.
- Written by: UPF-Cameroon
Yaoundé, Cameroon—UPF annual celebration had the theme “The Right to Peace.”
- Written by: UPF-DR Congo
Kinshasa, DR Congo—Hundreds of guests celebrated UN International Day of Peace 2018.
- Written by: UPF-Ecuador
Guayaquil, Ecuador—An Ambassador for Peace hosted a celebration of the UN International Day of Peace in the city of Guayaquil.
- Written by: UPF-Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand—In schools throughout Thailand, the UN International Day of Peace was commemorated by reading peace messages and observing one minute of silence.
- Written by: UPF-Australia
Sydney, Australia—UPF-Australia sponsored a well-attended event to celebrate UN International Peace Day and honor the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- Written by: UPF-Canada
Montreal, Canada—“The Role of the Family in Building a World of Peace" was the theme of an event UPF-Canada organized in observance of the UN International Day of Peace.
- Written by: UPF-Sri Lanka
Vavuniya, Sri Lanka—A celebration of the UN International Day of Peace was held in Sri Lanka at the National Muslim College.
- Written by: UPF-Japan
Kanagawa, Japan—UPF-Japan co-organized a beach cleanup in Kanagawa prefecture in observance of the UN International Day of Peace.
- Written by: Dr. Trevor Jones, president, UPF-Peru
Lima, Peru—UPF-Peru commemorated the UN International Day of Peace 2018 with a forum on “Peace with Security,” held at the Congress of the Republic of Peru.
- Written by: Maka Abugbaia, chair, UPF-Georgia
Tbilisi, Georgia—A commemoration of the 2018 International Day of Peace focused on the role of NGOs in peacebuilding.
- Written by: Dmitry Samko, secretary general, UPF-Moscow
Moscow, Russia—The Moscow branch of UPF held a meeting at its Peace Embassy to commemorate the 2018 UN International Day of Peace.
- Written by: UPF-Ukraine
Kiev, Ukraine—Thirty-seven children received a Junior Ambassador for Peace Certificate at the Peace Congress with the theme “All the World for Peace.”
- Written by: Dr. Helen M. Osei, Secretary General, UPF Ghana
Accra, Ghana—UPF-Ghana Honored International Day of Peace With Peace Road march and prelaunch of “Guns Down Africa 2020” campaign.
- Written by: Dr. Raphael Ogar Oko, Secretary General, UPF-Nigeria
Benue State, Nigeria—Eight hundred and seventy-six couples participated in Peace Blessing ceremonies in Nigeria to celebrate the UN International Day of Peace.