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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:

Related to the UN International Day for Tolerance, Nov. 16, lessons about tolerance were taught at a school in Ryazan, and polls and role-playing experiences gave insights into tolerance in Novosibirsk.

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UPF organized observances of UN Day, Oct. 24, 2012, in Georgia and Russia to publicize the aims and achievements of the United Nations.

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Tbilisi, Georgia - UPF-Georgia commemorated United Nations Day—the anniversary of the adoption of the Charter of the United Nations—at several educational events for students in the capital, Tbilisi, in October.

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UPF-Russia organized celebrations of United Nations Day, Oct. 24, in Moscow and Novosibirsk. This annual commemoration reminds the global community of the huge contributions that the United Nations has made to preserving peace and supporting common progress. In 2013, Russians acutely recognized the important role of the UN especially during this year’s crises on the neighboring Korean peninsula and in Syria.

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UPF chapters in Argentina, Paraguay and Russia organized celebrations of the International Day of Friendship, July 30, 2012, established last year by the UN.

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Multan, Pakistan - On December 5, the Society for the Promotion of Education and Awareness (SEAP Pakistan) in collaboration with UPF and Religious Youth Service commemorated International Volunteer Day, celebrating their commitment and hope for a better world.

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The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, May 21, 2013, was observed at an international concert for veterans in Siberia and a lesson about Azerbaijani culture in Russia's Far East.

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Khabarovsk, Russia - Representatives of UPF-Far East Russia organized a variety of activiities at Gymnasium No. 8 in Khabarovsk in celebration of Earth Day, April 22, 2013.

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Lima, Peru - UPF-Peru organized a commemoration of Human Rights Day in the Peruvian Congress on December 7, co-sponsored by Congressman Dr. Yonhy Lescano Ancieta.

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Khabarovsk, Russia - World Water Day was the theme of lessons conducted by UPF activists at gymnasium №8 in Khabarovsk on March 22, 2013.

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Tbilisi, GeorgiaUPF-Georgia conducted trainings in Tbilisi on “Stop Racism – Take Action” and an Interracial Soccer Tournament to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21, 2013.

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Asuncion, Paraguay - UPF-Paraguay organized a celebration of the International Day of Friendship, July 30, with the founder of the day, Dr. Artemio Bracho, as the featured speaker. As a result of his efforts of 54 years, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution on May 3, 2011 establishing this international day.

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Moscow, Russia - About 95 people gathered for a conference on "Russia towards the UN International Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures" held in Moscow’s National Hotel Dec. 21. Scholars, government officials and NGO leaders proposed ways to work together during the coming Year of Culture declared by the Russian Federation in a framework of promoting a culture of volunteerism, family culture and a culture of peace.

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Sydney, Australia - To commemorate the UN International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Drug Free Australia, UPF and the Women’s Federation for World Peace sponsored a forum in Sydney June 20, 2010.

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UPF chapters in Germany, Italy, Nepal and the UK organized programs on to commemorate Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, 2011.

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UPF chapters in Azerbaijan, Estonia, Georgia and Russia organized educational programs in a variety of settings related to the UN International Day for Tolerance, Nov. 16.

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Moscow, Russia - The UN International Solidarity Day was observed in Moscow on Dec. 20, 2012.

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Novosibirsk, Russia - If citizens were well aware of the Constitution of Russia and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, life would be considerably improved. With this conviction, UPF-Siberia organized a program on December 12 commemorating both Human Rights Day and Constitution Day.

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Prague, Czech Republic - UPF-Czech Republic held a conference commemorating UN Human Rights Day at the European House in Prague on December 12.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina - With the motto “Life and Peace in 'Your Home,'” UPF-Argentina celebrated UN World Water Day on March 22, 2012.

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Tbilisi, Georgia - UPF organized two events in collaboration with the United Nations office in Tbilisi to commemorate UN Day: educational activities for school students and a conference on combating HIV/AIDS.

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Gorkha, Nepal - In commemoration of International Human Rights Day, December 10, UPF-Nepal invited officials, educators, and community leaders in the Gorkha District to a seminar about developments in Nepal's transition from a monarchy to a constitutional republic.

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New York, USA - H.E. U. Joy Ogwu, Permanent Representative of Nigeria received a “Spirit of the UN” Award during the Week of Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns, Oct. 21, 2013.

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UPF-Russia organized forums and round-table discussions in Moscow and several other cities commemorating UN Day on October 24, the anniversary of the adoption of the UN Charter in 1945.

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