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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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UN Program Focuses on the Importance of Parents
- Thursday, May 18, 2017
New York, United States—“Parents’ Role in Helping Their Children Thrive” was the theme of a program held at the United Nations to commemorate the UN International Day of Families.
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International Day of Families Observed in Italy
- Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Rome, Italy—On the occasion of the UN International Day of Families, UPF-Italy held a conference in the Palazzo San Macuto of the Italian Parliament.
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International Day of Families Observed in Trujillo, Peru
- Thursday, May 25, 2017
Trujillo, Peru—The Trujillo chapter of UPF-Peru celebrated the UN International Day of Families by honoring couples who have been married for many years.
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International Day of Families Observed in Nigeria
- Monday, May 15, 2017
Uyo, Nigeria—About 40 children of Ambassadors for Peace marched in a parade and sang "peace songs" to celebrate the 2017 International Day of Families.
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International Day of Families Celebrated in Taiwan
- Monday, May 15, 2017
New Taipei City, Taiwan—Ambassadors for Peace and members of UPF-Taiwan celebrated the UN International Day of Families and Mother’s Day on May 15.
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Peru Celebrates International Day of Families
- Thursday, May 11, 2017
Lima, Peru—More than 200 people attended an event UPF-Peru organized at the Congress of Peru in celebration of the UN International Day of Families 2017.
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International Day of Families Observed in Norway
- Saturday, April 22, 2017
Oslo, Norway—The UN International Day of Families was celebrated with a program on the topic “Family and Society—Our Families’ Situation in 2017.”
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International Day of Families Observed in Australia
- Monday, May 1, 2017
Sydney, Australia—The UN International Day of Families was commemorated by UPF-Australia at its bimonthly Ambassadors for Peace meeting.
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International Day of Families in Córdoba
- Sunday, May 29, 2016
Córdoba, Argentina—Four married couples were honored as part of the UPF-Argentina celebration of the International Day of Families 2016 in Córdoba city.
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International Day of Families Observed in St. Lucia
- Sunday, May 22, 2016
Castries, St. Lucia—“The Family and the Sustainable Future of St. Lucia” was the theme of a special forum UPF held in celebration of the UN International Day of Families 2016.
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International Day of Families Observed in Nepal
- Saturday, May 28, 2016
Jhapa, Nepal—International Day of Families 2016 was celebrated by UPF in seven provinces in Nepal.
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International Day of Families Observed in Fiji
- Monday, May 16, 2016
Nausori, Fiji—Eight exemplary married couples were honored as part of the UPF-Fiji celebration of the U.N. International Day of Families 2016.
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International Day of Families Observed in Argentina
- Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina celebrated the International Day of Families 2016 by recognizing couples who have been married for more than 25 years.
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International Day of Families Observed in the United States
- Sunday, May 15, 2016
New York, United States—Hundreds of families across the United States celebrated the United Nations’ International Day of Families, held every year on May 15.
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International Day of Families Observed in Korea
- Saturday, May 21, 2016
Seoul, Korea—Members of the diplomatic community in Seoul attended an event organized by UPF-Korea to celebrate the International Day of Families.
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International Day of Families Observed in Japan
- Friday, April 29, 2016
Tokyo, Japan—UPF-Japan and the South Tokyo Assembly of Ambassadors for Peace held their fourth annual ”Family Clean Rally 246” in observance of the International Day of Families.
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International Day of Families Observed in Albania
- Thursday, May 12, 2016
Tirana, Albania—About 200 participants, including the former president of Albania, attended an event at the UNESCO Hall of the National Historic Museum of Albania to celebrate International Day of Families 2016.
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International Day of Families Observed in Nigeria
- Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria marked International Day of Families 2016 by holding a Family Leadership Summit to focus on strengthening marriages and families.
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International Day of Families Observed in Italy
- Saturday, May 14, 2016
Bergamo, Italy—The importance of the family to peacebuilding was the focus of the UPF celebration of International Day of Families 2016.
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International Day of Families Observed in Norway
- Sunday, May 22, 2016
Oslo, Norway—UPF-Norway marked International Day of Families with a program titled "From a Child’s Perspective – Good Environment for Children’s Development."
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International Day of Families Observed in Venezuela
- Saturday, May 14, 2016
Caracas, Venezuela—To honor the International Day of Families 2016, UPF-Venezuela held an event for 40 participants at the Eurobuilding Hotel in Caracas.
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Albania Holds Marriage Blessing for 40 Couples
- Sunday, May 15, 2016
Tirana, Albania—Approximately 40 couples took part in an Interfaith Peace Blessing which was timed to coincide with the UN International Day of Families.
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International Day of Families Observed in Nicaragua
- Friday, May 13, 2016
León, Nicaragua—Forty people attended the UPF celebration of the International Day of Families 2016 in Nicaragua.
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International Day of Families Observed in Latvia
- Saturday, May 28, 2016
Riga, Latvia—UPF-Latvia held a program on “Successful Marriage Preparation” to celebrate both International Day of Families and Global Day of Parents.
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