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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-Congo Commemorates UN International Day of Families
- Sunday, May 30, 2021
Nkayi, Congo Brazzaville—UPF-Congo celebrated the 2021 UN International Day of Families on May 30 by holding an educational conference for couples.
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UPF-Russia Volunteers Join Environmental Program
- Saturday, May 15, 2021
Lyubertsy, Russia—UPF activists joined a group of 1,000 volunteers in a local environmental program.
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International Day of Families Celebrated in Nepal
- Saturday, May 15, 2021
Kathmandu, Nepal—A virtual celebration of the UN International Day of Families 2021 organized by UPF-Nepal was attended by 132 people.
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UPF-Asia Pacific Observes International Day of Families
- Saturday, May 15, 2021
Bangkok, Thailand—UPF-Asia Pacific commemorated the UN International Day of Families 2021 during the Opening Session of its 6th online Asia Pacific Leadership Conference.
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International Day of Families Observed in United Kingdom
- Saturday, May 15, 2021
London, United Kingdom—Four guest speakers gave their insights into parenting and child development.
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UN DESA Marks International Day of Families by Focusing on Technology
- Friday, May 14, 2021
United States—The International Day of Families was commemorated by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs with a webinar on May 14, 2021, on “Families and New Technologies.”
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UPF-Brazil Honors Ambassadors for Peace and International Day of Families
- Saturday, May 15, 2021
Brazil—On May 15, 2021, UPF-Brazil held a meeting of Ambassadors of Peace to appoint new Ambassadors for Peace and to commemorate the 2021 UN International Day of Families.
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International Day of Families Observed in Italy
- Friday, May 14, 2021
Rome, Italy—The future of the family was the theme of a webinar organized by UPF and an affiliated organization.
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International Day of Families Observed in Moscow
- Friday, May 14, 2021
Moscow, Russia—UPF and two affiliated organizations held an international conference in honor of International Day of Families.
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International Day of Families Observed in Ukraine
- Friday, May 15, 2020
Kyiv, Ukraine—UPF-Ukraine held an online program for young people with the title “The Necessity of Married Life.”
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UPF-Argentina Commemorates UN International Day of Families
- Thursday, June 4, 2020
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina recognized six couples who have been married for 31–49 years in the context of the International Day of Families 2020.
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Austrians, Germans Hold Family Day Conference
- Thursday, May 14, 2020
Vienna, Austria—Experts from Germany and Austria participated in an online conference to emphasize the importance of the family.
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Russian Actress Interviewed for Day of Families Event
- Saturday, May 16, 2020
Moscow, Russia—UPF dedicated the first of a series of online interviews to UN International Day of Families.
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Australia Commemorates International Day of Families with Webinar
- Saturday, May 16, 2020
Melbourne, Australia—In commemoration of the UN International Day of Families 2020, UPF-Melbourne held a webinar on “Alleviation of Poverty vs. Elevation of Human Potential.”
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Czechs Discuss Challenges to the Family
- Friday, May 15, 2020
Prague, Czech Republic—UPF marked International Day of Families 2020 with a webinar attended by 40 participants.
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International Day of Families Observed in Portugal
- Sunday, June 16, 2019
Odivelas, Portugal—The 2019 UN International Day of Families was celebrated with a conference and a Peace Blessing ceremony.
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International Day of Families Celebrated in Argentina
- Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina and other organizations celebrated the UN International Day of Families by recognizing 30 couples who have been married between 25 and 60 years.
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International Day of Families Commemorated in Thailand
- Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Bangkok, Thailand—UPF commemorated the International Day of Families in Thailand with a conference on family values and the re-launching of the national chapter of the IAPD.
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International Day of Families Observed in Moscow
- Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Moscow, Russia—A survey conducted by UPF found that Muscovites’ awareness of the UN-designated day is growing.
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International Day of Families Observed in Austria
- Friday, May 17, 2019
Vienna, Austria—Fifty guests attended a conference titled “Family as the Basis of a Sustainable Future,” held to commemorate International Day of Families.
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International Day of Families Observed in Italy
- Thursday, May 16, 2019
Almè, Italy—"Family - Education - Wellness” was the theme of the International Day of Families commemoration held in a small town outside Bergamo.
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International Day of Families Observed in Czech Republic
- Thursday, May 30, 2019
Prague, Czech Republic—UPF held a conference examining “Family and the Media” and “Why We Need the Family.”
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International Day of Families Observed in Albania
- Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Tirana, Albania—About 120 persons attended a UPF celebration of International Day of Families held in the National History Museum.
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International Day of Families Observed in Switzerland
- Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Geneva, Switzerland—UPF co-sponsored a conference on interfaith cooperation and the family, held at the World Council of Churches.
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