United Nations Relations
As an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, the Universal Peace Federation promotes interfaith understanding, sustainable development, strengthening of marriage and family, mediation of conflict, the empowerment of women and the revitalization of the UN. UPF supports the goals of the UN with programs on occasions such as:
- World Interfaith Harmony Week (first week of February)
- International Women's Day (March 8)
- International Day of Families (May 15)
- Global Day of Parents (June 1)
- International Day of Peace (September 21)
- Written by: UPF-India
Sikkim, India—The UN International Days of Peace and Non-Violence were observed with a poetry competition and programs held in several states.
- Written by: UPF-Sri Lanka
Illukkumbura, Sri Lanka—UPF and RYS, in partnership with IAYSP, organized a weeklong youth leadership project.
- Written by: Dr. Trevor Edward Jones, Executive President, UPF-Peru
Lima, Peru—Twenty-six new Ambassadors for Peace were appointed during the forum for the UN International Mother Earth Day.
- Written by: Raymond McCready, UPF Executive Director of WA State
Washington, USA—The Washington State chapter of UPF held a virtual meeting to honor the United Nations Days in March.
- Written by: Heiner Handschin and Chantal Chételat Komagata, UPF Europe and Middle East
Geneva, Switzerland—UPF co-sponsored a UN side event about the lack of religious freedom in Japan.
- Written by: UPF Sri Lanka
Vavuniya, Sri Lanka—UPF-Sri Lanka commemorated the UN International Day of Education 2023 by holding a train-the-trainer “Teachers Workshop.”
- Written by: Mr. Binod Dangi, secretary general of UPF-Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal—The chairman of Nepal’s National Assembly was a featured speaker at an Ambassadors for Peace seminar held to commemorate the UN International Day for Tolerance.
- Written by: Dr. Trevor Edward Jones, President, UPF-Peru
Lima, Peru—UPF-Peru branch convened a United Nations Day Forum which brought together outstanding leaders and Ambassadors for Peace.
- Written by: Lynn Walsh, Director, Office of the Family, UPF
UPF International—UPF International attended the annual prayer before the 77th opening of the UN General Assembly hosted by the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See.
- Written by: UPF International
UPF International—UPFI was elected to the board of the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations (CoNGO) for the term 2021-2025.
- Written by: Eli Izumi, UPF International
New Jersey, USA—The Hunger Relief Drive sponsored by Shrimad and Rajchandra Love and Care was held in New Jersey on July 15, 2022.
- Written by: Dr. Trevor Edward Jones
Peru—On December 22, 2021, Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Peru branch held a commemoration of UN Human Rights Day.
- Written by: Lynn Walsh, Director, Office of the Family UPFI
New York, USA—The NGO Committee on the Family, NY co-sponsored with UPF the program, “Harmonizing Children’s and Parents’ Rights in Children’s Education.”
- Written by: Dr. Trevor Jones, UPF-Peru President
Peru—In celebration of UN World Science Day, UPF-Peru held a ceremony appointing 44 new Ambassadors for Peace.
- Written by: Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS)
Asia—The 16th Global Forum on Human Settlements, co-sponsored by UPF and 24 other organizations, focused on accelerating a green transformation towards achieving carbon-neutral cities.
- Written by: UPF-Peru
Peru—More than 350 participants joined the broadcast of a forum celebrating the UN 2021 International Day of Yoga organized by UPF-Peru on July 2, 2021.
- Written by: UPF-Peru
Peru—More than 300 participants joined the live online broadcast of the 2021 UN International Mother Earth Day forum organized by UPF-Peru on April 22, 2021.
- Written by: UPF-Argentina
Argentina—“Treasure the Water” panel was shared on Zoom and had more than 30 connections.
- Written by: Hiromi Mishima, Secretary General, UPF-Ecuador
Ecuador—On December 12 2020, UPF-Ecuador’s Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) observed virtually the UN International Day of Human Rights.
- Written by: Genie Kagawa, Director, UPF International Office
New York, United States—The interfaith Moral Imperative initiative sets out policies to advance SDGs during Covid-19.
- Written by: UPF-Canada
Montréal, Canada—In conjunction with United Nations Day 2020, 40 people responded to UPF-Quebec’s invitation to a webinar on “The Role of Interfaith Practitioners in Building Lasting Peace.
- Written by: UPF-India
New Delhi, India—A webinar on “COVID-19 and Our Youth” was organized by UPF in partnership with the Youth and Students for Peace to mark the International Youth Day.
- Written by: UPF International
New York City, United States—On September 14, the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See conducted its annual Prayer Service at the opening of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly at the Church of the Holy Family.
- Written by: Jacob Terence Madeleine, Treasurer, UPF-Seychelles; and Writer, National Unity Advocate
Victoria, Seychelles—On July 18 every year, the United Nations invites humanity to mark Nelson Mandela International Day by making a difference in our communities.