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)
- Written by: UPF - Eurasia
UPF chapters in Georgia and Russia organized celebrations of United Nations Day, Oct. 24, 2013, calling attention to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's message for the day about the UN's founding ideals.
- Written by: UPF - Moldova
Chisinau, Moldova - UPF-Moldova joined several organizations in observing World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, 2014, through events in Chisinau raising awareness about the growing numbers of children diagnosed with the disorder.
- Written by: UPF International
The UN International Day of Friendship, July 31, 2013, was observed by UPF chapters in Argentina, Netherlands and Russia.
- Written by: UPF - Moldova
Chisinau, Moldova - UPF-Moldova joined other NGOs in organizing an international conference on “Migration and Strengthening Intercultural Dialogue” and a simulation of the UN General Assembly debate on the theme at the Academy of Sciences High School in Chisinau on March 1, 2014.
- Written by: UPF-Austria
Vienna, Austria - Civil society leaders and diplomats gathered in the United Nations Headquarters in Vienna April 9, 2009, for a conference on reconciliation.
- Written by: UPF - Switzerland
Nairobi, Kenya - Timing their visit to World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, 2013, two women from Switzerland traveled to Kenya to teach an HIV/AIDS-prevention program that focuses on premarital abstinence.
- Written by: UPF-Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Members of UPF-Argentina’s Peace Council met with grandmothers of a senior citizens home on October 15, 2015 in observance of the International Day of Older Persons.
- Written by: UPF - Ukraine
Kiev, Ukraine - Ambassadors for Peace met on Dec. 17, 2013 to commemorate International Human Solidarity Day, with speakers stressing the importance of unity during this revolutionary time for Ukraine and avoiding division of the country.
- Written by: Krishna Adhikari, UPF - India
New Delhi, India - The UN Information Centre for India and Bhutan and UPF-India organized programs on Sept. 27 and 30, 2011, in commemoration of the UN International Day of Peace and the UN International Day of Non-violence.
- Written by: UPF - Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The UN Information Centre of Argentina and Uruguay joined with UPF-Argentina celebrating the UN International Day of Volunteers at the Peace Embassy in Buenos Aires Dec. 5, 2013.
- Written by: UPF - Peru
Lima, Peru - UPF-Peru and the office of Dr. Yonhy Lescano Ancieta organized a forum celebrating the International Day of Human Rights on Dec. 13 in the Congress of the Republic.
- Written by: Ulrich Ganz, UPF-Germany
Hamburg, Germany - Around 20 people of different faiths and cultures attended a program organized by UPF-Germany to mark the International Day for Tolerance. In 1995 UNESCO declared this day with the intention of replacing the culture of war with a culture of peace. The UPF program, held on Nov. 12, 2013, in the city of Hamburg, began with a performance of music written by Mozart played on violin and piano.
- Written by: UPF - Burkina Faso
Boussé, Burkina Faso - A conference commemorating UN Human Rights Day took place at the House of Youth in Bousse on Dec. 14 on the theme of "The role of family education in promoting human rights and lasting peace."
- Written by: Dr. Paterne Zinsou, UPF-West Africa
Cotonou, Benin - Events in Cotonou and Ouidah celebrated UN International Human Solidarity Day, Dec. 21, 2013, in cooperation with government ministers and the UN representative in Benin.
- Written by: UPF - Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina - UPF-Argentina organized a tribute to the grandmothers at the San José Nursing Home in Ciudadela (Buenos Aires), Oct. 17, 2013, in observance of the UN International Day of Older Persons.
- Written by: Christopher Davies, UPF-Netherlands
The Hague, Netherlands - UPF and the Women's Federation for World Peace-Netherlands organized an observance of UN Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, 2013, at Christus Triumphatorkerk in The Hague.
- Written by: Mrs. Genie Kagawa, UPF International
New York, USA - A first ladies high-level forum on “Building Bridges for Peace and Health Disability” took place Sept. 24, 2013, as a side event during the opening of the 68th Session of the UN General Assembly.
- Written by: UPF International
UPF chapters in Australia and Japan organized forums on the UN International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, June 26, 2011.
- Written by: Jacques Marion
Tbilisi, Georgia - On the UN International Day for Tolerance, Nov. 16, Jacques Marion gave a talk to students from the “Club of Future Diplomats” of the Faculty of International Relations at the Free University of Georgia.
- Written by: UPF - International
UPF chapters in Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Peru, and Russia organized events on UN Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, 2012, in response to the UN's appeal to "Make your voice count!"
- Written by: Dr. Juraj Lajda, Secretary General, UPF-Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic - On December 10, UPF-Czech Republic held a half-day conference in commemoration of Human Rights Day 2013.
- Written by: UPF - Estonia
Johann Hinterleitner, Secretary General of UPF-Estonia, offered educational programs at schools in Kärdla and Käina on the occasion of the UN International Day for Tolerance, Nov. 16. Estonia’s second largest island, Hiiumaa, is home to some 8,000 people with two high schools (gymnasiums) in the two largest settlements.