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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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International Day of Families Observed in Peru
- Sunday, May 18, 2014
Lima, Peru - UPF-Peru, together with friends from the Women's Federation and Family Federation for World Peace celebrated the UN International Day of Families in Lima on May 18, 2014.
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International Day of Families Observed in Barbados
- Sunday, May 18, 2014
Bridgetown, Barbados - The Barbados National Peace Council commemorated the International Day of Families with a gathering at a Hindu temple, a seminar and a Sunday church service May 14-18, 2014.
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International Day of Families Observed in India
- Thursday, May 15, 2014
Chennai, India - An International Day of Families program took place at the YWCA in Chennai on May 15, 2014 with 80 people in attendance.
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International Day of Families Observed at Schools in Indonesia
- Friday, May 16, 2014
Medan, Indonesia - UPF-Indonesia chose “The Family as a School of Love” as the topic for three celebrations of the International Day of Families May 13-16, 2014 in Medan, capital city of North Sumatra, Indonesia.
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International Day of Families Observed in Nairobi
- Saturday, May 17, 2014
Nairobi, Kenya - The International Day of Families was observed at a program in in UPF's Peace House in Nairobi on May 17, 2014.
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International Day of Families Observed in Buenos Aires
- Thursday, May 15, 2014
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Couples who have been married between 25 and 61 years were recognized by UPF-Argentina during the May 15, 2014 celebration of the International Day of Families.
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UPF Chapters Host International Day of Families Programs
- Thursday, May 15, 2014
UPF chapters organized a variety of events commemorating the UN International Day of Families, May 15, 2014 in Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania, and Europe.
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International Day of Families Observed in Paris
- Saturday, May 10, 2014
Paris, France - The International Day of Families was observed at a meeting in Paris on May 10, 2014, dedicated to family and peace.
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International Day of Families Observed in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
- Thursday, May 15, 2014
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria - Ambassadors for Peace commemorated the UN International Day of Families with a conference on "Families Matter on Achieving the Development Goals" on May 15, 2014.
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International Day of Families Observed at an Orphanage in Cambodia
- Saturday, May 3, 2014
Kanadal Province, Cambodia - Japanese women joined UPF-Cambodia in a service project at the Peaceful Children’s Home, an orphanage in rural Cambodia, on May 3, 2014, in observance of the International Day of Families.
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International Day of Families Observed at a Forum in Bangladesh
- Saturday, May 3, 2014
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Speakers at May 3, 2014 forum in Dhaka on the role of "Marriage and Family in Creating World Peace" offered insights drawn from both sociology and nuclear physics.
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Day of Families Observed in Rwanda
- Saturday, May 18, 2013
Kigali, Rwanda - A seminar on the Role of the Family in Advancing Social Integration and Intergenerational Solidarity took place in Kigali in May 18, in commemoration of the UN International Day of Families.
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Day of Families Celebrated in 3 States of India
- Wednesday, May 29, 2013
UPF-India organized celebrations of the UN International Day of Families in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh in May 2013. Mr. Krishna Adhikari, Secretary General of UPF-India, gave talks on "The Family as the School of Love."
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Day of Families Celebrated in Palau
- Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Koror, Palau - For this year's International Day of Families program on May 29, UPF-Palau invited three partners to participate: the officers of the Ngerubesang Club from Melekeok state (the capital state), the Palau Canoe Club, and the Japanese International Cooperation Agency, which coordinates official development assistance for the government of Japan.
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Day of Families Observed in Auckland
- Saturday, May 11, 2013
Auckland, New Zealand - Several very entertaining performances at the May 11 International Day of Families program in Auckland made it real celebration of the family. The entertainment complemented the insights by the speakers into the family and its importance. There was a warm atmosphere, and the speakers were easily able to make their points to the attentive crowd on this year's theme: Advancing Social Integration and Intergenerational Solidarity.
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Day of Families Observed in St. Lucia
- Saturday, May 25, 2013
Castries, St. Lucia - UPF-St. Lucia celebrated the International Day of Families with a forum on May 25 featuring speakers on several topics.
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Day of Families Conference Held in Prague
- Thursday, May 23, 2013
Prague, Czech Republic -UPF-Czech Republic organized a conference on the occasion of the UN Day of Families on May 23 took place in the European House in Prague.
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Day of Families Observed in Marshall Islands
- Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Majuro, Marshall Islands - An International Day of Families event took place at the Long Islands Hotel of Majuro on May 15 with the attendance of members of Parliament and government officials, local government officials, and others.
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Day of Families Observed in the Republic of Congo
- Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo - The Governor of Pointe-Noire, Alexandre Honore Paka, attended a program on the International Day of Families, May 15. After the singing of the National Anthem, Rev. Annule Michel Ndolo, Secretary General of UPF-Republic of Congo, read UPF's message for the day, and Ms. Mabika, a representative of the UN, read the message of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. New Ambassadors for Peace were appointed.
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Day of Families Observed in Colombia
- Saturday, May 25, 2013
Bogota, Colombia - UPF-Colombia held a program about the International Day of Families on May 25 at the Peace Embassy of Colombia with 45 people leaders and Ambassadors for Peace in attendance. The celebration of the International Day of Families was designed to strengthen family values and concluded with an exercise called the "Workshop of Forgiveness."
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Day of Families Observed in Armenia
- Sunday, May 26, 2013
Yerevan, Armenia - At Yerevan state school No. 194, UPF-Armenia held a program named ”Healthy Family” on May 18 as a part of a celebration of the UN International Day of Families. Eleven families participated in the program.
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Experiencing Goodness without Borders in Moscow
- Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Moscow, Russia - In cooperation with the Youth Commonwealth Department of Culture in Moscow, UPF-Moscow held several events in the framework of the UN International Day of Families in the week leading up to May 15.
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Day of Families Observed in Thailand
- Saturday, May 11, 2013
Bangkok, Thailand - In commemoration of the United Nations’ International Day of Families, UPF-Thailand and the Family Federation for World Peace-Thailand held two seminars: in Bangkok May 6-8 and in Kalasin province May 10 and 11.
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Day of Families Observed in Togo
- Saturday, May 18, 2013
Lome, Togo - The International Day of Families was commemorated on May 18 with a speech on the "Family as the School of Love and Peace," given by Rev. Henyon Kokou, national leader of the Family Federation for World Peace.
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