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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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Global Day of Parents Observed in Hong Kong
- Sunday, June 16, 2013
Hong Kong, China - The UN Global Day of Parents was the occasion to share gifts and expressions of love to families and elderly people in Hong Kong on June 16, 2013.
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Global Day of Parents Observed in Belarus
- Saturday, June 1, 2013
Korolyovo, Belarus - The Global Day of Parents was celebrated in Korolyovo in the Minsk Region with a family outing on June 1. More than 200 people took part the event.
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Global Day of Parents Observed in Buenos Aires
- Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Buenos Aires, Argentina - "To honor parents is to honor life" was the motto under which the UPF-Argentina held on June 4, the Global Day of Parents, a date set by Resolution 66/292 of the UN General Assembly on September 17, 2012 and honored by the Universal Peace Federation with celebrations and activities around the world.
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Moscow Marathon: Youth Against Drugs
- Thursday, June 6, 2013
Moscow, Russia - At the zero kilometer, Resurrection Gate at the Red Square in Moscow, the Junior Athletics marathon "Children against Drugs - I Choose Sport! Towards the Universiade 2013" began on June 1. Each year, the Universal Peace Federation is a co-organizer of the marathon.
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Global Day of Parents Observed in Togo
- Saturday, June 1, 2013
Lome, Togo - A presentation on "True Families as the Solution to the World's Ills" marked the Global Day of Parents in Lome on June 1. It was presented by Rev. Henyon Kokou, national leader of the Family Federation for World Peace. He was introduced by Rev. Kagni S. Dieudonne, Secretary General of UPF-Togo.
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Global Day of Parents Observed in the Congo
- Sunday, June 2, 2013
Brazzaville, Congo - In the Conference Room of the Hotel Phoenix, UPF-Congo celebrated the first UN Global Day of Parents on June 2. This celebration was presided by Dr. Julien Francis MOUFONDA, Vice chairman of UPF-Congo; the former Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of African Unity, H.E. Pascal Gayama; and Rev. Michel Cancel NDOLO, Secretary General of UPF-Congo.
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Global Day of Parents Observed in Malaysia
- Sunday, June 2, 2013
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - UPF-Malaysia honored the UN Global Day of Parents during a "Happy, Healthy Family Symposium" at the Peace Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on June 2.
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Global Day of Parents Observed in Netherlands
- Sunday, June 2, 2013
Amsterdam, Netherlands - UPF-Netherlands supported and celebrated the UN Global Day of Parents together with the affiliated Amsterdam Family Federation for World Peace and Unification on June 2.
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Global Day of Parents Observed in Moldova
- Saturday, June 1, 2013
Chisinau, Moldova: UPF-Moldova participated in children's programs at a park in Chisinau, organized a concert, sports, games, and other entertainment, held a training session on the theme of "Partnerships," and arranged for a clown to entertain children and parents at a center for severely disabled children in the town of Hincesti.
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Global Day of Parents Observed in Barbados
- Sunday, June 2, 2013
Bridgetown, Barbados - The Global Day of Parents was observed in Bridgetown on June 2. The message of the UN Secretary-General was read by Ms. Kimia Hamshaw. Rev. Peter Oscar Phillips spoke about the role of parents. A discussion of the topic continued over lunch.
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Global Day of Parents Observed in Nepal
- Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Nuwakot, Nepal - Exemplary families were recognized on June 4 during the Religious Youth Service project in Nuwakot in observance of the Global Day of Parents.
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Global Day of Parents Observed in Washington DC
- Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Washington DC, USA - A forum on the Global Day of Parents took place at The Washington Times on June 11. Speakers included Dr. Rosa Rai Djalal, President of the Muslim Women's Association and wife of the Ambassador of Indonesia, and H.E. Gilbert Galanxhi, Ambassador of Albania.
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Global Day of Parents Observed in Nicaragua
- Saturday, May 25, 2013
Matagalpa, Nicaragua - In the hall of the Commercial Science University in the city of Matagalpa, about 130 guests among them students, teachers, and administrative staff, attended the UPF's May 25 program in honor of the Global Day of Parents, putting emphasis on the resolution of the United Nations in honor of all the parents of the world.
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Global Day of Parents Observed in Georgia
- Thursday, May 30, 2013
Tbilisi, Georgia - UPF-Georgia organized a number of educational programs from May 28 to 30 dedicated to the annual celebration of the Global Day of Parents.
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UPF Chapters Observe the New UN Global Day of Parents
- Saturday, June 1, 2013
UPF organized events commemorating the new UN Global Day of Parents, June 1, 2013 in 18 nations.
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Global Day of Parents Observed in Nigeria
- Saturday, June 1, 2013
Abuja, Nigeria - UPF-Nigeria organized a commemoration of the Global Day of Parents on June 1.
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Ambassadors for Peace in Japan Consider a Peace Vision for Northeast Asia
- Saturday, June 1, 2013
Tokyo, Japan - Banquets for Ambassadors for Peace in commemoration of the new UN Global Day of Parents took place in three cities of Japan. The theme was "Asia, the Pacific Era and the Peace Vision - A Proposal to Japan."
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Global Day of Parents Observed in Lima
- Sunday, June 2, 2013
Lima, Peru - UPF-Peru organized a celebration of the Global Day of Parents in Lima on June 2 and honored outstanding parents.
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Ambassadors for Peace of Azerbaijan Stand for Strong Families
- Saturday, May 25, 2013
Baku, Azerbaijan - A conference on "The Global Day of Parents" was held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, at the Irshad Hotel on May 24, 2013. The event was attended by 60 Ambassadors for Peace of Azerbaijan. The chairman of the National Peace Council, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Rahim Huseynov, was MC of the conference. The event was broadcast on the SPACE national TV channel.
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Global Day of Parents Observed in Stuttgart
- Saturday, June 1, 2013
Stuttgart, Germany - An interreligious forum took place at the House of Religion in Stuttgart on Global Day of Parents, June 1. Representatives of various religions spoke about the importance of parents in their religion, and awards were presented to exemplary parents.
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UN Diplomats Welcome Global Day of Parents
- Tuesday, June 4, 2013
New York, USA - UN diplomats and members of the NGO community assembled on June 4, 2013 in a delegates' dining room for the first annual observance of the UN Global Day of Parents.
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Global Day of Parents Theme of Moscow Conference
- Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Moscow, Russia - An April 16 conference in Moscow on the theme "Towards the Global Day of Parents" addressed issues of effective interaction between state and non-governmental sectors in implementing educational youth projects, promoting family values, and advancing the social status of the family.
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Declaration in Support of the Global Day of Parents
- Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Participants participants of the conference "Towards the Global Day of Parents" in Moscow expressed support for the General Assembly Resolution and UN efforts in promoting worldwide family and moral values.
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Ukrainian Ambassadors for Peace Welcome Idea of Global Day of Parents
- Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Kiev, Ukraine - Ambassadors for Peace meeting in Kiev on March 20 welcomed the news of the establishment of a UN Global Day of Parents on June 1, with people being encouraged to honor and express special appreciation for their parents on that day. Suggestions were made about how to promote recognition of this day by the Supreme Council of Ukraine.
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