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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 Cotonou
- Sunday, May 15, 2011
Cotonou, Benin - UPF-Benin held an observance of the International Day of Families on May 15 under the patronage of the Ministry of the Family and National Solidarity. Peace Family Awards were presented to outstanding families.
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Day of Families Observed in Zagreb
- Thursday, May 12, 2011
Zagreb, Croatia - UPF-Croatia hosted a forum in observance of the International Day of Families on May 12 at the Matica Hrvatska. Speakers included Mr. Anto Tomas, Dr. Tihomir Domazet, and Dr. Marko Tarle.
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Day of Families Observed in Honiara
- Sunday, May 15, 2011
Honiara, Solomon Islands - UPF-Solomon Islands sponsored a commemoration of the UN International Day of Families on May 15 with families, friends, and Ambassadors for Peace at the New Hope Academy kindergarten in Honiara.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention Focus of Day of Families in Taipei
- Saturday, May 14, 2011
Taipei, Taiwan - Ambassadors for Peace came to support International Day of Families program on May 14 at the Peace Center in Taipei that featured programs of HIV/AIDS prevention and helping AIDS victims.
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Day of Families Observed in Russia
- Sunday, May 15, 2011
Moscow, Russia - UPF-Russia organized International Day of Families events in Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Ryazan, Yekaterinburg, and Perm.
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Day of Families Observed in The Hague
- Sunday, May 15, 2011
The Hague and Amsterdam, Netherlands - UPF-Netherlands organized two commemorations of the International Day of Families in The Hague: on May 14 at the Hobbel YMCA club house and on May 15 at the Sewa Dhaam Hindu Center. An additional observance took place in Amsterdam on May 15.
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Day of Families Observed in Accra
- Sunday, May 15, 2011
Accra, Ghana - Three types of events were scheduled for the International Day of Families: on May 13, visits to churches to share the ideal of peaceful families; on May 14, a meeting with Muslim couples from Ghana Muslim Mission to discuss the essence of ideal families in peacebuilding and a visit to an interreligious couple; and on May 15, a celebration of the International Day of Families with 15 families receiving a Peace Family Award.
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Day of Families Observed in San Marino
- Sunday, May 15, 2011
San Marino - The International Day of Families was celebrated in San Marino on May 15 with sharing of personal experiences about the value of the family in various cultures.
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UN Secretary-General's Message for 2011
- Thursday, May 12, 2011
Far too many families endure chronic, punishing hardship. Lacking jobs and the means to make ends meet, adults are unable to provide adequate nutrition for children, leaving them with lifelong physical and cognitive scars. Other family members can suffer neglect and deprivation. Poverty continues to claim the lives of hundreds of thousands of women each year in childbirth.
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Day of Families Observed in Jakarta
- Sunday, May 15, 2011
Jakarta, Indonesia - The Universal Peace Federation celebrated the UN International Day of Families at the UPF Peace Center on May 15 on the theme of “Addressing Poverty by Strengthening Families.”
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Day of Families Observed in Kuala Lumpur
- Sunday, May 15, 2011
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - UPF-Malaysia organized an outing in observance of the International Day of Families at the Taman Bukit Jalil Recreation Park on May 15.
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Day of Families Observed in Bangkok
- Sunday, May 15, 2011
Bangkok, Thailand - UPF-Thailand and the Family Federation for World Peace-Thailand joined hands with family-related government representatives to celebrate the International Day of Families in Bangkok on May 15.
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Day of Families Observed in Libreville
- Sunday, May 22, 2011
Libreville, Gabon - The International Day of Families was observed in Libreville on May 22.
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Day of Families Observed in Montreal
- Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Montreal, Canada - UPF-Montreal's observance of the International Day of Families on May 18 began with a reading of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for this year that concludes with a resolution to “support families as they nurture the young, care for the old and foster strong communities built on tolerance and dignity for all.”
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Day of Families Celebrated in Quito
- Saturday, May 14, 2011
Quito, Ecuador - UPF-Ecuador organized a celebration of the International Day of Families on May 14.
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Day of Families Observed in Vienna
- Saturday, May 14, 2011
Vienna, Austria - UPF-Austria hosted a forum on May 14 in honor of the International Day of Families. Six speakers addressed the topic of "Confronting Family Poverty and Social Exclusion." A buffet and concert by Slovakian musicians closed the event.
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Day of Families Observed in Buenos Aires
- Thursday, May 12, 2011
Buenos Aires, Argentina - A moving celebration of recognition to couples who have been married more than 25 years was held on May 12 in Buenos Aires by the Universal Peace Federation, in support of the International Day of Families. Dialogue, comprehension, communication, patience, tolerance, faith, love, and God were mentioned as fundamental values by the couples as they shared some experiences of their lives.
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Day of Families Observed in Madrid
- Sunday, May 15, 2011
Madrid, Spain - May 15 was a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon for a multicultural event to celebrate the International Day of Families. This great occasion was celebrated by 47 people at UPF's Madrid Peace Embassy. The program of this day had two aspects: educational and charitable. All together there were three hours of education, reflection, sharing, and enjoyment.
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UN Backgrounder: "Confronting Family Poverty and Social Exclusion"
- Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Poverty means more than income and material deprivation. Social exclusion can be seen as a form of poverty as they both originate in discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity and gender, inequality, unbalanced rural/urban development, unequal distribution of assets or unequal access to services. The excluded are mostly unable to improve their well-being due to socio-political structures of the societies they live in. Indigenous and ethnic minorities are often most affected by exclusion.
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International Day of Families Celebrated in 50 Nations
- Sunday, May 15, 2011
UPF chapters around the world hosted celebrations of the UN International Day of Families 2011.
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Day of Families Observed in Victoria
- Saturday, May 15, 2010
Victoria, Seychelles - UPF Ambasadors for Peace visited the North East Point Elderly People's Home on the International Day of Families. They organized a tea party and entertainment for the residents.
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Day of Families Celebrated in Zambia
- Thursday, May 20, 2010
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Day of Families Celebrated in Prague
- Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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Day of Families Celebrated in Chisinau
- Friday, May 14, 2010
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