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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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Consultations at the Opening of the General Assembly
- Friday, September 28, 2012
New York, USA - At the opening of the 67th Session of the UN General Assembly in Sept. 2012, UPF leaders met with delegations from Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Mali, and Egypt.
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Day of Friendship Observed in Russia
- Friday, July 27, 2012
Ryazan, Russia - The Ryazan Regional Children’s Library hosted a celebration of the International Day of Friendship, July 27 for adults and children representing different nationalities and faiths. The children made drawings on the theme of friendship, which were displayed at the library, and enjoyed music, dancing, and poetry.
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Conference at UN Headquarters in Vienna on Culture and Sustainable Development
- Friday, July 6, 2012
Vienna, Austria - A conference on “Culture as a Basic Element for Sustainable Development and Human Rights” took place at the Vienna International Centre July 6, 2012.
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World Environment Day Observed in London
- Friday, June 4, 2010
London, England - "We are the product of 14 1/2 billion years of evolution, but the next 14 1/2 years will prove if we are viable as a species,"' stated Lawrence Bloom at a World Environment Day program in London on June 4, 2010.
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NGO Week of Spirituality Explores Visionary Leadership
- Friday, October 28, 2011
New York, USA - The Week of Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns, Oct. 20-28, 2011, focused on visionary leadership as a key to solve the challenges facing the United Nations and the world.
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International Friendship Day Celebrated in Argentina
- Friday, August 5, 2011
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Under the motto “Life Is the Art of Meeting,” UPF-Argentina celebrated International Friendship Day at the Peace Embassy in Buenos Aires on Aug. 5, 2011.
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Elimination of Violence Against Women Taught in Moldova
- Thursday, November 24, 2011
Ialoveni, Moldova - A seminar for educators on “The Family for Peace and Human Development” took place on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov. 24, 2011.
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UPF Statement on Sustainable Development
- Wednesday, June 20, 2012
UPF applauds the UN and the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in June 2012, to address problems linked to unsustainable economic models.
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Conference at UNESCO Office in Paris Focuses on Peace and Human Development
- Friday, April 13, 2012
Paris, France - A European Leadership Conference took place at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris April 12-13, 2012, with the theme "A New Vision for Peace and Human Development."
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Parallel Event of the 55th Commission on the Status of Women
- Wednesday, March 2, 2011
New York, USA - “Women and the World at a Turning Point”, a parallel event of the UN’s 55th Commission on the Status of Women was held at the Nigeria House on March 2, 2011, hosted by H.E. Mrs. Joy Ogwu, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN.
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Human Solidarity Day Observed in Moscow
- Saturday, December 17, 2011
Moscow, Russia - A UPF-Eurasia conference on “Solidarity as a Fundamental Value of Humankind in the 21st Century” was related to International Human Solidarity Day, Dec. 17, 2011
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Iraqis in Sydney Promote Rapprochement of Cultures
- Monday, June 7, 2010
Sydney, Australia - In celebration of the International Year of Rapprochement of Cultures, about 70 people gathered at the Oceania Peace Embassy for an Iraqi Cultural Evening.
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Universal Children's Day Celebrated in Tallinn
- Sunday, November 20, 2011
Tallinn, Estonia - Grandparents, parents and children attended a Universal Children's Day program at the Peace Embassy in Tallinn on Nov. 20, 2011.
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NGO Week of Spirituality Focuses on Culture and Peace
- Friday, October 29, 2010
New York, USA - The Committee of Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns honored the UN’s designation of 2010 as the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures in a week of events Oct. 22-28, 2010, that explored the UN's commitment to peaceful resolutions of international issues.
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Peace Awards Presented in Benin on Day of UN Peacekeepers
- Thursday, June 12, 2008
UPF organized a national day of mobilization for peace in Benin on June 12, 2008 in support of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers.
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"Life Is the Art of Encounter" Awards Presented
- Monday, July 30, 2012
Buenos Aires, Argentina - "Life Is the Art of Encounter" is the motto under which UPF-Argentina celebrated the UN International Friendship Day on July 30 with an intercultural and artistic event at the Peace Embassy in Buenos Aires. The event included presenting the awards of the Drawing and Painting Contest, which UPF organized together with Affinnerity.
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Summit on Human Rights Education
- Sunday, August 28, 2011
Geneva, Switzerland - The 8th Youth Summit on Human Rights took place in Geneva August 26-28 on the theme “to create leaders through human rights education."
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International Day of Navruz marked in Siberia
- Monday, March 21, 2011
Novosibirsk, Russia - UPF-Siberia organized a celebration of the spring equinox and the rejuvenation of nature on the first UN International Day of Navruz, March 21, 2011.
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Elimination of Racial Discrimination Taught in Georgia
- Saturday, March 19, 2011
Tbilisi, Georgia - School presentations and an interracial football tournament in Tbilisi on March 19, 2011 marked the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
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Rapprochement of Cultures Promoted in Moscow
- Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Moscow, Russia - In line with the UN proclamation of 2010 as the International Year of Rapprochement of Cultures, the Moscow House of Nationalities Youth Department developed a program called “Dialogue of cultures” under the guidance of Kristina Volkova. UPF-Russia's International Department Director Dima Oficerov was invited to participate in their yurt camp entitled “World without corners.”
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Solstice Conference in Austria Marks UN Year of the Rapprochement of Cultures
- Saturday, June 19, 2010
Seebenstein, Austria - Responding to the announcement of the UN which declared 2010 as the “Year of the Rapprochement of Cultures,” UPF-Austria invited experts to speak on a variety of topics representing different cultures of the world.
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International Children's Day Celebrated in Tajikistan
- Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Dushanbe, Tajikistan - On June 1, the Tajik branch of the Universal Peace Federation held a meeting of Ambassadors for Peace dedicated to the anniversary of the establishment of the International Children's Day. Ambassadors for Peace talked about their work to promote the wellbeing of children.
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Rapprochement of Cultures Promoted in Germany
- Saturday, March 27, 2010
Stuttgart, Germany - UPF in Stuttgart, Germany, was inspired that the UN declared this year the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures and decided to dedicate its annual intercultural event to this motto.
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Iraq Mission Hosts Event for UN Secretary-General
- Monday, March 5, 2012
UN Headquarters, New York - The Permanent Mission of Iraq hosted a luncheon on March 5, 2012 with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as keynote speaker on the theme of “The Role of the Secretary-General and the UN in the Empowerment of Women.”
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