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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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Day of Families Observed in Dhaka
- Friday, May 25, 2012
Dhaka, Bangladesh - The UPF, the Women's Federation for World Peace, and the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Dhaka jointly organized a seminar on the International Day of Families titled “Ensuring Work Family Balance.” The seminar was attended by about 50 people, including religious leaders, educators, social workers, and student leaders. It was held on May 25 at the Dhaka Sundarban Hotel.
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Day of Families Observed in Asuncion
- Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Asuncion, Paraguay - An International Day of Families observance took place at the Gran Hotel del Paraguay in Asuncion on May 15.
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Day of Families Observed in Madrid
- Sunday, May 20, 2012
Madrid, Spain - An International Day of Families program on May 20 at the Peace Embassy in Madrid attracted young people, couples, and Ambassadors for Peace. It was an international group, with 24 participants from Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Germany, the US, and Spain.
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Day of Families Observed in Germany
- Tuesday, May 15, 2012
UPF-Germany observed the International Day of Families with two forums. On May 15 in Frankfurt, three presentations that included religious perspectives were followed by a lively panel discussion with many questions and comments from the floor. At the end, three-generation families received certificates of honor. In Stuttgart, a May 12 forum on "The Significant Role of the Family for the Individual and Society" featured speakers with historical perspectives about family policies in the Soviet Union and the Council of Europe. Young musicians entertained the audience.
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Day of Families Observed in Istanbul
- Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Istanbul, Turkey - The International Day of Families was observed at a forum in Istanbul on May 15. Speakers included two professors from Bosphorus University, one from Yeditepe University, and UPF representative Sevil Naghshbandi. Each covered a different aspect of the family.
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Day of Families Observed in Dakar and Ziguinchor
- Saturday, May 19, 2012
International Day of Families programs took place in Ziguinchor on May 15 and Dakar on May 19. Approximately 270 participants attended the Dakar program in a school that is under construction.
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Day of Families Observed in DR Congo
- Sunday, May 20, 2012
UPF organized International Day of Families events during May in Kinshasa and Kinzau Mvete, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Day of Families Observed in Kabul
- Thursday, May 17, 2012
Kabul, Afghanistan - UPF Ambassadors for Peace celebrated the International Day of Families in Kabul on May 17. Around 200 people from across the population segments attended this marvelous event at the Bakhtar Institute for Higher Education.
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Day of Families Observed in Kigali
- Saturday, May 19, 2012
Kigali, Rwanda - UPF-Rwanda Chapter held a commemoration of the International Day of Families at the Alpha Palace Hotel in Kigali on May 19. In the conference Hall were more than 150 people from different walks of life, including politicians, religious leaders, business entrepreneurs, academicians, artists, and ordinary people.
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Day of Families Observed in Nairobi
- Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Nairobi, Kenya - UPF-Kenya and its network of Ambassadors for Peace and families hosted a celebration of the UN International Day of Families in Nairobi on May 15 with a wide variety of cultural events, educational speeches, and activities.
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Day of Families Observed in Seoul
- Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Seoul, Korea - An International Day of Families program for diplomats took place at the Unificationism building in Seoul on May 19.
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Day of Families Observed in Kingston
- Sunday, May 13, 2012
Kingston, Jamaica - On Mothers’ Day, May 13, UPF-Jamaica hosted a program at the UPF Lecture Hall in keeping with the United Nations Declaration of May 15 as the International Day of Families. The theme was "Balancing Spirituality and Practical Affairs in the Family."
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Day of Families Observed at a Children's Home in Kiev
- Saturday, May 19, 2012
Kiev, Ukraine - An International Day of Families program took place in the children’s home “Malyatko” in Kiev on May 19 by the efforts of UPF volunteers. Fifteen children participated, along with their teachers and six UPF volunteers.
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Day of Families Observed in Lusaka
- Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Lusaka, Zambia - An International Day of Families event took place at the Peace Embassy in Lusaka with more than 65 participants from different walks of life, including clergymen, teachers, students, Ambassadors for Peace, and married couples.
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Day of Families Observed in Freetown
- Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Freetown, Sierra Leone - UPF-Sierra Leone organized an observance of the International Day of Families in Freetown on May 15 with the theme: “Balancing Private and Public Responsibilities within the Family.” The theme drew the attention of participants from all walks of life.
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Day of Families Observed in the Republic of Congo
- Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo - A program on the theme of Balancing Work and Family took place at the Hotel Hilary in Pointe-Noire on May 15. Among the 150 guests were top executives of UNICEF and United Nations Population Fund, a bishop of the Old Catholic Church, diplomats, government officials, and representatives of numerous civil society associations.
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Day of Families Observed at HIV/AIDS workshop in Bamako
- Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Bamako, Mali - A workshop about HIV/AIDS took place at the mayor's hall in Banankabougou on May 15.
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Day of Families Observed in Luxembourg
- Sunday, May 13, 2012
Kehlen, Luxembourg - A program on the theme of balancing spirituality and practical affairs in the family took place on May 13 to celebrate the International Day of Families. It was emceed by Brigitte Sillitoe.
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Day of Families Observed in Bangkok
- Monday, May 14, 2012
Bangkok, Thailand - UPF-Thailand and the Family Federation for World Peace-Thailand celebrated the International Day of Families in Bangkok on May 13.
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Day of Families Observed in Helsinki
- Sunday, May 13, 2012
Helsinki, Finland - Some 50 persons of all ages, many nationalities, and cultures gathered together in Helsinki to recognize and celebrate the yearly International Day of Families. The theme was ”Balancing Spirituality and Practical Affairs in the Family.”
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Day of Families Observed in Georgetown
- Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Georgetown, Guyana - Over 150 persons people attended an observance of the UN International Day of Families at the Family Federation chapel in Georgetown on May 15. The extra persons were accomodated under a tent erected on the lawn.
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Day of Families Observed at Abidjan City Hall
- Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire - The UN International Day of Families was commemorated on May 16 in the City Hall of Plateau, Abidjan, with the theme “Balance between Work and Family.” More than 230 people from all areas of Abidjan and from all ranks of society joined to celebrate family values.
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Day of Families Observed at a Parade in Reykjavik
- Saturday, May 12, 2012
Reykjavik, Iceland - In collaboration with the city of Reykjavik and many organizations, mainly national groups from countries around the world, UPF-Iceland participated in a parade followed by an exhibition at the town hall of Reykjavik on May 12.
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Moldovan NGOs Welcome Day of Families
- Saturday, May 19, 2012
Chisinau, Moldova - A Festival of Families on the theme of Happy Families - Happy Nation took place in Chisinau's Central District City Hall on May 15.
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