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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)
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UPF-Germany Discusses Strengthening the Family
- Saturday, May 20, 2023
Stuttgart, Germany—A UPF online interview focused on strengthening and stabilizing the nuclear family.
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UPF-Kosovo Observes International Day of Families
- Monday, May 15, 2023
Ferizaj, Kosovo—A UPF Peace Council used a cultural performance to promote family values.
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UPF Statement for the UN International Day of Families 2023
- Sunday, May 14, 2023
UPF International—UPF Statement for the UN International Day of Families 2023.
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UPF-Moldova Honors International Day of Families with Peace Road Event
- Sunday, May 14, 2023
Chisinau, Moldova—More than 40 volunteers participated in a bicycle tour to promote International Day of Families.
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UPF-Argentina Recognizes Families at 2022 International Day of Families
- Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Thirty couples were recognized at the 14th annual UPF-Argentina celebration of the International Day of Families.
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UPF-France Observes International Day of Families
- Sunday, May 29, 2022
Paris, France—Dialogue & Alliance organized its monthly interfaith meeting in recognition of International Day of Families.
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UPF-Russia Observes International Day of Families
- Friday, May 13, 2022
Ryazan, Russia—"Family is the school of love" was the main message at a UPF event.
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UPF-Italy Observes International Day of Families
- Thursday, June 16, 2022
Almè, Italy—UPF co-sponsored an evening called "How to Build a Happy Family."
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UPF-Austria Observes International Day of Families
- Saturday, May 14, 2022
Vienna, Austria—UPF and two affiliated organizations jointly commemorated International Day of Families.
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UPF-Albania Observes International Day of Families
- Thursday, May 12, 2022
Tirana, Albania—Thousands of Albanians attended a festival in two cities called "The Family as the School of Love.”
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UPF-Uruguay Ambassadors for Peace Celebrate International Day of Families
- Saturday, May 21, 2022
Uruguay—UPF held a meeting of Ambassadors for Peace to celebrate UN International Day of Families.
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UPF-Czech Republic Observes International Day of Families
- Thursday, May 26, 2022
Prague, Czech Republic—A prominent member of Parliament was the guest speaker at the UPF celebration.
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UPF-Australia Seminar Commemorates International Day of Families
- Saturday, May 14, 2022
Melbourne, Australia—The UN International Day of Families was commemorated at UPF-Australia’s second peacebuilding seminar of 2022.
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UPF-Slovakia Observes International Day of Families
- Monday, May 16, 2022
Bratislava, Slovakia—UPF celebrated with a lecture titled “The Relationship between Family and Politics.”
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UPF-Kosovo Observes International Day of Families
- Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Pristina, Kosovo—The importance of strong families was the subject of UPF Peace Council meetings in two cities.
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Asia Pacific Celebrates International Day of Families
- Saturday, May 14, 2022
Bangkok, Thailand—The opening session of UPF’s 12th Asia Pacific Leadership Conference celebrated the UN International Day of Families 2022.
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Ambassadors for Peace Commemorate International Day of Families
- Saturday, May 14, 2022
Brazil—On May 14, 2022, UPF-Brazil held a meeting of Ambassadors for Peace in commemoration of the International Day of Peace.
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International Day of Families Observed in Norway
- Thursday, May 27, 2021
Oslo, Norway—A webinar organized by UPF considered changing norms in regard to the family.
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UPF-Argentina and Rotary Club Observes International Day of Families
- Saturday, May 15, 2021
Argentina—UPF-Argentina celebrated the UN International Day of Families 2021 in an online meeting with more than 100 participants.
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The Impact of Harmful Social Media Discussed during UN IDF
- Wednesday, May 19, 2021
United States—Commemorating the UN International Day of Families, UPF organized the virtual program “Families and New Technology: The Challenging Impact of Social Media.”
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UPF-Uruguay Celebrates UN International Day of Families
- Saturday, May 15, 2021
Uruguay—UPF-Uruguay panel examined families from the perspectives of education, religion, and the law.
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International Day of Families Observed in Central Europe
- Friday, May 21, 2021
Prague, Czech Republic—UPF of Central Europe held an online conference to celebrate the International Day of Families.
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International Day of Families Observed in Georgia
- Saturday, May 15, 2021
Tbilisi, Georgia—The main speaker addressed the issue of challenges of family relationships.
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International Day of Families Observed in Germany
- Sunday, May 16, 2021
Stuttgart, Germany—The 2021 International Day of Families was celebrated by a gathering in the UPF-Stuttgart premises, joined by others online.
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