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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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In Amsterdam, Demonstrating that Friendships Between Religions Are Possible
- Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Amsterdam, Netherlands - On the UN International Day of Friendship, July 30, 2013, Drs. Ari van Buuren, Chairman of United Religions Initiative-Netherlands, spoke on “My Interfaith Experiences and the Fight of Jacob with the Angel.”
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Day for Tolerance Observed in 10 Russian Cities
- Friday, November 16, 2012
The International Day for Tolerance was commemorated with educational activities in St. Petersburg and Kondopoga, cities in the northwest part of Russia; Kamensk-Urals and Perm in the Urals area and Ufa in the southern Urals; and Novosibirsk in Siberia. In addition, "Run Hour" activities publicized the Day of Tolerance in Moscow, Kazan, Nizhnevartovsk, and Yekaterinburg.
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World Environment Day Observed in Buenos Aires
- Friday, June 8, 2012
Buenos Aires, Argentina - An artistic and cultural celebration marked World Environment Day in Buenos Aires on June 8, 2012.
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In the News: Al-Nasser Elected President of the UN General Assembly
- Wednesday, June 22, 2011
New York, USA - UPF offers its congratulations to H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, permanent representative of the state of Qatar, upon his election as the president of the 66th Session of the UN General Assembly.
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Year-End Conference in Moscow Marks UN Human Solidarity Day
- Saturday, December 18, 2010
Moscow, Russia - UPF-Russia held an international conference on Dec. 18, 2010, the eve of UN International Human Solidarity Day, to explore the role of NGOs in promoting peace.
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NGO Conference on Healing the Wounds of History
- Wednesday, February 15, 2012
New York, USA - The Spiritual Council for Global Concerns Working Group of the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns (CSVGC-NY) at the UN held a conference on “The Price of Violence and Dividends in Healing the Wounds of History” at the Nigeria House, on Feb. 15, 2012.
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Happy Birthday, United Nations!
- Monday, October 24, 2011
New York, USA - On the 66th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, Oct. 24, 2011, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed the need for unity as the world seeks solutions for the key challenges facing humanity.
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UN Remembers 9/11 Attacks on Tenth Anniversary
- Wednesday, September 14, 2011
On Sept. 9, 2011, the UN General Assembly convened for a special Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 in hopes of moving forward for a better and more secure future for generations to come.
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Russians Respond to UN Human Development Report
- Monday, October 5, 2009
Moscow, Russia - A UPF representative addressed a review of the UN Report on “Overcoming Barriers: Human Mobility and Development” at a forum at Moscow State University on Oct. 5, 2009.
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International Day for Tolerance Observed with Educational Programs in 4 Russian Cities
- Monday, November 16, 2009
Russia - UPF-Russia organized celebrations of the International Day for Tolerance, Nov. 16, 2009, in Moscow, Revda, Yekaterinburg, and Rostov-on-Don.
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Mongolia's Efforts to Achieve MDGs Lauded in London
- Friday, September 26, 2008
London, England - An evening meeting in London on the theme of "Mongolia and the Millennium Development Goals" began with a reception for members of the Mongolia Association in the United Kingdom.
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Focus Group on Conflict and the Achievement of the MDGs
- Saturday, November 22, 2008
London, England - The Peace and Development Focus Session of the Global Peace Festival in London featured the problems of nations struggling to fulfill the Millennium Development Goals by 2015 while struggling with debt, conflict, and unfair trade relationships. This followed the Rt. Hon. Bill Rammell MP, Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister of State’s encouraging words to the International Leadership Conference to create an international coalition of all sectors of society to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, lasting peace, and prosperity.
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UN Predicts MDG Poverty Targets Will Be Met
- Wednesday, September 22, 2010
New York, USA - The world is on track to reduce by half the number of people living in abject poverty by 2015, according to a UN report prepared for a Sept. 22, 2010, summit at the UN.
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Russian Youth Urge MDG Campaign to "Rise and Act" Against Poverty
- Friday, September 17, 2010
Moscow, Russia - UPF-Russia and the Model UN Secretariat activists conducted a program in support of the global campaign to “Rise and Act” against poverty and achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals under the slogan “Make your heart beat for the implementation of the UN MDGs.”
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ECOSOC Presents an X-Ray of a Suffering Humanity
- Thursday, July 9, 2009
Geneva, Switzerland - Two thematic debates marked the end of the 2009 UN Economic and Social Council Annual Ministerial Review in Geneva on July 9.
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Moral Values, an Asset in Overcoming Global Crises
- Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Geneva, Switzerland - Ethical values are needed to overcome the current global economic crisis as well as to eradicate hunger and promote the real development of all the world's peoples, Pope Benedict XVI said in his new encyclical released July 7. While the Pope was speaking, diplomats and ministers of health from around the world were in Geneva to offer their viewpoints on the global crisis.Can moral values be part of the answer?
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Healthcare Advances Reported in Jamaica, Africa, and China
- Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Geneva, Switzerland - Jamaica's report on progress towards the Millennium Development Goals and news about telemedicine in Africa highlighted the second day of the UN Economic and Social Council Annual Ministerial Review in Geneva.
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UN Millennium Goals
- Monday, November 12, 2007
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"The world has an historic opportunity to eradicate extreme poverty and achieve sustainability and equality for all through the new post-2015 development agenda." |
The UN General Assembly adopted eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in 2000 to be achieved by 2015. Progress to date has saved lives, ensured that children attend school, reduced maternal deaths, expanded opportunities for women, increased access to clean water, and freed many people from disease. Scroll down for reports of UPF activities that advance the MDGs.
Read about discussions of the post-2015 development agenda at the UN.
See UPF statements on the MDGs and Sustainable Development.
View a PowerPoint presentation: Civil Society Contributions to the MDGs (3.6 MB).
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Civil Society Contributions toward the MDGs
(3.6 MB PowerPoint presentation)
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UPF Statement about the Millennium Development Goals
- Friday, September 7, 2007
The significance of civil society in the effort to solve critical global problems and improve the overall quality of life for humanity is now widely recognized. Civil society organizations, NGOs, private sector philanthropists, voluntary associations, and faith-based organizations can all serve as partners with governments and inter-governmental organizations.
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Forum on the Contributions of Taiwan's NGOs to the MDGs
- Saturday, March 26, 2011
Taipei, Taiwan - UPF organized a forum on March 26 about Taiwan’s contribution toward fulfilling the UN Millennium Development Goals. Speakers reported on the international humanitarian work of their NGOs.
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Conference in Italy about Ending World Hunger
- Saturday, January 29, 2011
Pesaro, Italy - UPF-San Marino held a conference in Pesaro on January 29 to support the World Food Program's campaign to end world hunger by 2015, the first of the eight Millennium Development Goals.
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Key Factors for Achieving MDGs in Vietnam
- Saturday, February 6, 2010
Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands - What will help Vietnam reach its Millennium Development Goals and how will this impact human rights? This was the theme of a February 6 conference sponsored by the Foundation for the Development of Vietnam and UPF-Netherlands.
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International Day of Peace - Resources
- Friday, July 30, 2010
Welcome to the UPF resource page for International Day of Peace observances. Here you will find a variety of materials to help you create a successful International Day of Peace program, including flyers, banners, program guides, and resources published by the United Nations. Click on the tabs below for each section.
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IAYSP-DR Congo Observes UN International Day of Peace
- Thursday, September 21, 2023
DR Congo—IAYSP-Democratic Republic of Congo observed UN International Day of Peace 2023 and appointed a Youth Ambassador for Peace.
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