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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 Chapters in Russia and Georgia Celebrate United Nations Day
- Thursday, October 24, 2013
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.
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International Autism Day Observed in Moldova
- Wednesday, April 2, 2014
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.
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UPF Chapters Celebrate the International Day of Friendship
- Wednesday, July 31, 2013
The UN International Day of Friendship, July 31, 2013, was observed by UPF chapters in Argentina, Netherlands and Russia.
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Migration and Intercultural Dialogue Debated at Model UN Session in Moldova
- Saturday, March 1, 2014
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.
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Conference at UN Headquarters in Vienna Draws Attention to the Year of Reconciliation
- Thursday, April 9, 2009
Vienna, Austria - Civil society leaders and diplomats gathered in the United Nations Headquarters in Vienna April 9, 2009, for a conference on reconciliation.
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AIDS Day Events in Kenya Focus on Promoting Abstinence
- Sunday, December 1, 2013
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.
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UPF-Argentina Observes Older Persons Day
- Thursday, October 15, 2015
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.
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International Human Solidarity Day Observed in Kiev
- Tuesday, December 17, 2013
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.
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International Day of Non-violence Is Topic of Intercollegiate Debate in India
- Friday, September 30, 2011
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.
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‘We Were Born to Shine’: UPF-Argentina Marks International Volunteer Day 2013
- Thursday, December 5, 2013
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.
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Human Rights Day Forum Held in the Peruvian Congress
- Friday, December 13, 2013
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.
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UPF-Germany Marks International Day for Tolerance
- Tuesday, November 12, 2013
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.
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Human Rights Day Observed in Burkina Faso
- Saturday, December 14, 2013
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."
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International Human Solidarity Day Observed in Benin
- Saturday, December 21, 2013
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.
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Tribute to Grandmothers in Buenos Aires on the International Day of Older Persons
- Thursday, October 17, 2013
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.
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Human Rights Day Observed in The Hague
- Tuesday, December 10, 2013
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.
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First Ladies Call for Peacebuilding and Addressing Health Disabilities
- Tuesday, September 24, 2013
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.
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UN Volunteer Day Marked by a Roundtable and Recognitions in 3 Nations
- Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Volunteer recognition programs took place in Argentina and Pakistan to honor International Volunteer Day, Dec. 5, 2012, and in Russia an online forum included participants from Austria and Israel.
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Forums in Australia and Japan on the International Day Against Drug Abuse
- Sunday, June 26, 2011
UPF chapters in Australia and Japan organized forums on the UN International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, June 26, 2011.
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UN Day for Tolerance Observed in Georgia
- Saturday, November 16, 2013
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.
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5 UPF Chapters Honor Human Rights Day 2012
- Monday, December 10, 2012
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!"
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UN Day of Tolerance Observed with Educational Programs in 3 Nations
- Friday, November 16, 2012
UPF chapters held educational programs to mark the UN International Day of Tolerance, Nov. 16, 2012 in Estonia, Pakistan and Russia.
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Human Rights Day Observed in Prague
- Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Prague, Czech Republic - On December 10, UPF-Czech Republic held a half-day conference in commemoration of Human Rights Day 2013.
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UN Day for Tolerance Celebrated in Estonia
- Saturday, November 16, 2013
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.
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