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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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Workshop in Family Values in Yekaterinburg
- Monday, March 10, 2014
Yekaterinburg, Russia - As part of the International Women's Day in Yekaterinburg, the workshop on family values "Family – the school of love” took place March 9 – 10, 2014.
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Campus Peace Club Launched at Delhi University
- Wednesday, March 5, 2014
New Delhi, India - A half-day seminar on March 5 inaugurated a College Peace Club at Miranda House College and marked International Women's Day 2014.
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Forum in Siberia: “Men Will Save the World, and Women Will Save the Men!”
- Friday, March 7, 2014
Novosibirsk, Russia - The Siberian Peace Council met March 7 in honor of International Women’s Day to share their views about the role of women in peace education for the community.
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International Women's Day Observed in Kuala Lumpur
- Saturday, March 8, 2014
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - "Inspiring Change" was the theme of a UN International Women's Day program at the Peace Embassy in Petaling Jaya on March 8. Ms Wong May Syn gave a talk about “Self-Development and the Art of Being Happy.”
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International Women's Day Observed in Lima
- Friday, March 7, 2014
Lima, Peru - For the third consecutive year, UPF-Peru the UN International Women’s Day in the Congress of the Republic, in Lima, Peru on March 7, 2014. Congressman Dr. Yonhy Lescano Ancieta again cosponsored this meeting, which focused on the challenges and successes of women.
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International Women's Day Observed in Buenos Aires
- Thursday, March 13, 2014
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Women were recognized for their contributions in different areas in the celebration of their International Day by UPF-Argentina and the Women’s Federation for World Peace on March 13 in Buenos Aires. The meeting included speeches, artistic performances, cake cutting, and a toast as a tribute to all women.
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International Women's Day Observed in Toronto
- Saturday, March 15, 2014
Toronto, Canada - “Girls Growing up Free of Violence: Promoting Recognition, Equality and Respect” was the theme of an International Women's Day observance on March 15, 2014, in Toronto.
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International Women's Day Observed in Germany
- Saturday, March 8, 2014
Stuttgart, Germany - An audience of 25 gathered in Stuttgart, Germany on March 8 to hear a presentation sponsored by the Women’s Federation for World Peace on the topic “The Role of Women Throughout the Ages.” The presentation was held in the premises of UPF.
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International Women's Day Observed in Estonia
- Saturday, March 8, 2014
Tallinn, Estonia - On the occasion of the International Women’s Day 2014 UPF Estonia held an event on March 8. The program consisted of a musical presentation and presentations given by three speakers on the topic of “The Role of Women in Estonia/Ireland/Korea.”
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'Inspiring Change' Is Theme of International Women's Day Observance in London
- Wednesday, March 12, 2014
London, UK - "Inspiring Change" was the theme of the International Women's Day observance that took on March 12 at the House of Lords, hosted by Rt. Hon. Baroness Verma, under secretary of state for energy and climate change. Speakers included Baroness Meral Ece-Hussein.
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Food Distribution on International Women's Day in Nepal
- Friday, March 8, 2013
Kathmandu, Nepal - Food was served to aged widows, men and women as well as children displaced by conflict on March 8, 2013, in observance of International Women's Day.
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International Women's Day 2013 Observed in 15 Nations
- Friday, March 8, 2013
UPF chapters in Afghanistan, Austria, Burkina Faso, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Nepal, Nigeria, Peru, Russia, Suriname, UK, and US organized commemorations of International Women's Day, March 8, 2013.
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Women's Day Program in Kabul
- Sunday, March 10, 2013
Kabul, Afghanistan - The leaders of Aims Peace Village Organization with the support of the UPF core members celebrated the International Day of Women in cooperation with the Afghanistan Independent Human Right Commission (AIHRC). Aims Peace Village Organization celebrated this event in a large gathering on March 10, as they were preparing for that for a month.
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Forum in Abuja Addresses Human Trafficking on the UN Day of the Remembrance of Victims of Slavery
- Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Abuja, Nigeria - UPF-Nigeria organized a discussion at the National Merit Award House in Abuja on March 27, 2013, to commemorate the UN Day of Remembrance of Slavery Victims and International Women's Day.
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Toronto Women Focus on Standing Up to Violence
- Saturday, March 23, 2013
Toronto, Canada - "Women Standing Up to Violence: Finding Ways through with Hope and Connections" was the theme of a conference in Toronto on March 23.
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Women's Day Program in Washington DC Focuses on Leadership, Ownership, and Compassion
- Friday, March 15, 2013
Washington DC, USA - An International Women's Day program on the theme of ”The Era of Women: Leadership, Ownership and Compassion” took place at the Washington Times Building on March 28.
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International Women's Day Observed in the Peruvian Congress
- Friday, March 8, 2013
Lima, Peru - A celebration of International Women's Day took place in the former Senators' Room in the Congress on March 8. Speakers included a representative of the UN and a representative of the Ministry for Women as well as female directors of NGOs. Women from various religions participated in an interfaith water ceremony.
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Women's Day Program in Suriname Addresses Domestic Violence
- Friday, March 8, 2013
Paramaribo, Suriname - A program about Domestic Violence took place at at the Ons Huis in Paramaribo on March 8, International Women's Day. There were 35 participants, 30 women and 5 men The evening opened with the national anthem and prayer.
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International Women's Day Celebrated in Russia
- Saturday, March 9, 2013
UPF-Russia organized programs in Moscow and Novosibirsk in commemoration of International Women's Day 2013.
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Conference at the UN Center in Vienna on Preventing Violence Against Women
- Thursday, March 28, 2013
Vienna, Austria - A conference on Leadership Challenges of the 21st Century: The Prevention of Violence against Women and Femicide took place at the Vienna International Center on March 28, 2013.
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International Women's Day Observed in Tallinn
- Friday, March 8, 2013
Tallinn, Estonia - UPF-Estonia held an event on the occasion of the International Women's Day on March 8. The total number of attendees was 15, most of them women Ambassadors for Peace.
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International Women's Day Observed in Stuttgart
- Saturday, March 9, 2013
Stuttgart, Germany - The Women’s Federation for World Peace celebrated the UN International Women’s Day 2013 with an event entitled ‘Women for Peace - yesterday and today’ on March 9. The event, which attracted 31 women, was held in the premises of the Stuttgart branch of the Universal Peace Federation.
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International Women's Day Observed in London
- Wednesday, March 13, 2013
London, UK - An observance of UN International Women's Day 2013 was organized by the Universal Peace Federation and its friends and supporting organizations on March 13 in the House of Commons, hosted by Mr. Virendra Sharma MP.
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Women's Day 2012 Observed in 14 Nations
- Thursday, March 8, 2012
"Empower Women, End Hunger and Poverty" was the theme of observances in 14 nations of International Women's Day, March 8, 2012.
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