FOLLOW US
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)
-
Essay Contest Celebrates Interfaith Harmony Week in Kathmandu
- Friday, February 8, 2013
Kathmandu, Nepal - UPF-Nepal partnered with Religions for Peace and Nepal Anuvrat Samiti (Nepal Commitment Society of the Jain tradition) to hold a UN World Interfaith Harmony Week celebration in Kathmandu on February 7. An essay competition focusing on students was held with the theme, "Celebrating Interfaith Harmony for Love and Service to One Another." The venue was a local government school.
-
Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Jakarta
- Thursday, February 7, 2013
Jakarta, Indonesia - UPF-Indonesia organized celebrations of World Interfaith Harmony Week at the SMAN 6 Government High School on February 6 and at the auditorium of the Hanura (People's Conscience) Party on February 7.
-
Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Kuala Lumpur
- Saturday, March 2, 2013
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - UPF-Malaysia organized an observance of World Intefaith Harmony Week at the Peace Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on March 2.
-
UN Secretary-General's Message for Interfaith Harmony Week
- Friday, February 1, 2013
New York, USA - For billions of people around the world, faith is an essential foundation of life. It provides strength in times of difficulty and an important sense of community. The vast majority of people of faith live in harmony with their neighbours, whatever their creed, but each religion also harbours a strident minority prepared to assert fundamentalist doctrines through bigotry and extreme violence.
For reports of World Interfaith Harmony Week observances organized by UPF, click here.
-
Volleyball Game in Chisinau Marks Interfaith Harmony Week
- Friday, February 1, 2013
Chisinau, Moldova - Christian, Muslim, and Unificationist youth played volleyball together in Chisinau on February 1, marking the start of World Interfaith Harmony Week in the Republic of Moldova.
-
Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Montreal
- Monday, January 28, 2013
Montreal, Canada - In support of World Interfaith Harmony Week, UPF-Montreal gathered on the evening of January 28. After some reflections about the worldwide promotion of Interfaith Harmony Week, Mr. Anthony Mansour, of the Orthodox Church in Montreal and former President of the Canadian Center for Ecumenism, gave a presentation on pluralism.
-
Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Quito
- Thursday, February 7, 2013
Quito, Ecuador - An observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week took place with friendly religious leaders at the Peace Embassy in Quito on February 7. The participants were representatives of the Catholic Church, Episcopal Church, Evangelical Church, the Hebrew Community, Hinduism (the Vaisnava Culture Center and Brahma Kumaris), and the Ecuador Family Church.
-
Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Stuttgart and Munich
- Saturday, February 2, 2013
Stuttgart and Munich, Germany - UPF joined the "House of Religion in Stuttgart" for an observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week on February 2. A theologian, Dr. Karlheinz Bartel, spoke about his experience with Buddhism in light of the Interfaith Harmony Week, which is the first week of February. Dr. Bartel lived for some time in Japan, studied Buddhism, and came to learn how to practice meditation, which he undertook with the attendees. In Munich, representatives of various Christian churches and religious communities met to recite prayers for peace and offer musical presentations.
-
Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Sao Paulo City Hall
- Thursday, February 7, 2013
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Religious leaders gathered at the City Chamber of Sao Paulo on February 7 to discuss the possibility of creating an interreligious council to help the city councillors build a culture of peace.
-
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in 16 Nations
- Friday, February 8, 2013
UN World Interfaith Harmony Week was observed in 16 nations in 2013 with interfaith prayers, forums, reports, essay contests, debates, and sports tournaments.
-
Interfaith Harmony Week Observed at the UN International Center in Vienna
- Friday, February 8, 2013
Vienna, Austria - UPF-Austria organized a World Interfaith Harmony Week event at the International Center in Vienna Feb. 8, 2013, on the theme of Cooperating among Religions for a Culture of Peace.
-
Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Pakistan
- Thursday, February 7, 2013
Multan, Pakistan - Religious Youth Service-Pakistan observed World Interfaith Harmony Week in Multan from February 1 to 7 with interfaith ceremonies, a concert, and essay, poster, and debate competitions.
-
Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Bratislava
- Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Bratislava, Slovakia - Despite the bad weather conditions, there came more people than expected to the Interfaith Harmony Week event organized by UPF-Slovakia on Feb. 13, 2013 in the chapel of the Czechoslovak Hussite Church.
-
World Interfaith Harmony Week 2012 Observed in 34 Nations
- Tuesday, February 7, 2012
UPF chapters in 34 nations organized events for World Interfaith Harmony Week, the first week of February 2012.
-
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in UN General Assembly Hall
- Tuesday, February 7, 2012
A World Interfaith Harmony Week celebration took place on Feb. 7, 2012, at the UN General Assembly hosted by the President, H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser.
-
Interfaith Harmony Week Commemorated in Cagayan de Oro
- Saturday, February 11, 2012
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines - In commemoration of World Interfaith Harmony Week, UPF-Mindanao organized a one-day seminar on February 11 for Ambassadors for Peace with the theme: “Love of God and Love of the Neighbor/Love of the Good and Love of the Neighbor".
-
Interfaith Harmony Week Conference in Brno
- Friday, March 16, 2012
Brno, Czech Republic - Based on the success of the World Interfaith Harmony Week conference in Prague in February 2012, UPF-Brno was inspired to convene a similar conference in their city on March 16.
-
Interfaith Harmony Week Commemorated in Albania
- Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Korça, Albania - Following its annual plan, the Local Peace Council in Korca commemorated World Interfaith Harmony Week on February 7. Although the weather was very cold and it was snowing heavily, the theme of "Interfaith Harmony and Korça Contribution" attracted participants and gained the attention of the national media.
-
Interfaith Harmony Week Commemorated in St. Lucia
- Thursday, February 16, 2012
Anse-la-Raye, St. Lucia - Mr. Remy Taupier, Secretary General of UPF-St. Lucia give a presentation about the common goals and values of religions to students in Anse-la-Raye on February 16. Afterwards, students gathered in small groups to discuss questions related to the presentation.
-
Interfaith Harmony Week Commemorated in Montreal
- Monday, February 20, 2012
Montreal, Canada - Canadian Ambassadors for Peace and friends gathered in Montreal on February 20 in support of World Interfaith Harmony Week by reading prayers from the sacred scriptures of Jews, Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Native traditions and more. Important commentary by academicians, religious and political leaders such as Martin Luther King, the Dalai Lama, Hans Kung, and others set the tone for a lively exchange of testimonies and reflections on the meaning of peace.
-
Interfaith Harmony Week Commemorated in Almaty
- Friday, February 10, 2012
Almaty, Kazakhstan - UPF invited Ambassadors for Peace and members of the African Union to a February 10 meeting at the Peace Embassy in honor of World Interfaith Harmony Week.
-
Interfaith Harmony Week Commemorated in Tegucigalpa
- Saturday, February 4, 2012
Tegucigalpa, Honduras - With a video, readings, prayers, and lunch, UPF-Honduras celebrated World Interfaith Harmony Week on February 4 at the Peace Embassy. Other events included work on a medical clinic and an information booth at a park.
-
Interfaith Harmony Week Commemorated in Jerusalem
- Sunday, February 12, 2012
Jerusalem, Israel - Celebrating the UN Interfaith Harmony Week, a group of key Ambassadors for Peace gathered in Jerusalem on February 12. Several prominent academics joined the religious leaders in expressing their concern for the current state of affairs in the Middle East and the Korean peninsula.
-
Interfaith Harmony Week Commemorated in Mindanao
- Monday, February 6, 2012
Sultan Kudarat, Philippines - UPF-Philippines together with the Provincial Government of Sultan Kudarat on the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines led by the Governor of the province, Hon. Datu Suharto T. Mangudadatu, Al Haj, celebrated the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week on February 6 with a flag raising ceremony at the Sultan Kudarat Gymnasium and Cultural Center.
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. |