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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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UPF-Slovakia Observes International Day of Peace
- Monday, September 19, 2022
Bratislava, Slovakia—“When Will the War in Ukraine End?” was the topic addressed by an international security expert.
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UPF-Uruguay Commemorates UN International Day of Peace
- Saturday, September 24, 2022
Montevideo, Uruguay—UPF-Uruguay held a commemoration of the UN International Day of Peace on September 24, 2022.
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UPF Statement on UN International Day of Peace 2022
- Sunday, August 7, 2022
UPF International—The Universal Peace Federation and the worldwide network of Ambassadors for Peace support the United Nations International Day of Peace 2022, which is dedicated to the theme “End racism. Build peace.”
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UPF-Portugal Observes International Day of Peace
- Saturday, October 16, 2021
Lisbon, Portugal—The event emphasized the common goal of peacebuilding shared by the UN and UPF.
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UPF-Peru Celebrates UN International Day of Peace
- Friday, October 15, 2021
Peru—UPF-Peru celebrated the UN International Day of Peace in the city of Pucallpa on October 15, 2021.
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UPF-Germany Observes International Day of Peace
- Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Düsseldorf, Germany—UPF held an event titled “Better Recovery for a Just and Sustainable World.”
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UPF-Netherlands Observes International Day of Peace
- Sunday, September 26, 2021
Amsterdam, Netherlands—The commemoration included a “Peace Road” walk to the Dutch Holocaust Memorial of Names.
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French “Peace Road” Visits Brittany
- Monday, September 20, 2021
Paris, France—UPF marked International Day of Peace with a “Peace Road” tour through Brittany.
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UPF-Russia Launches Arts Association
- Friday, September 24, 2021
Moscow, Russia—UPF celebrated the International Day of Peace with an art exhibition launching its newest association.
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UPF-Italy Observes International Day of Peace
- Friday, September 24, 2021
Rome, Italy—Finding new perspectives for peace in Asia was the focus of a roundtable co-sponsored by UPF.
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Interfaith Meeting Linked to International Day of Peace
- Sunday, September 19, 2021
Paris, France—"Peace Starts with Me" was the theme of the latest IAPD interfaith scripture discussion.
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UPF Featured on Australian Radio Station
- Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Melbourne, Australia—A UPF-Australia leader was interviewed by a national radio station about a virtual conference the chapter held in commemoration of the International Day of Peace.
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UPF-Albania Donates School Supplies to Orphans
- Saturday, September 18, 2021
Tirana, Albania—UPF and an affiliated organization donated school supplies to 55 orphans.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Australia
- Saturday, September 18, 2021
Melbourne, Australia—To mark the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Australia convened a virtual conference on “Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable World.”
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Russian Ambassador for Peace Completes Six-Month "Peace Road" Trek
- Tuesday, September 21, 2021
St. Petersburg, Russia—After traveling 3,300 kilometers, a Russian Ambassador for Peace has completed his solo "Peace Road" event.
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UPF-Slovakia Opens New Peace Embassy
- Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Bratislava, Slovakia—An international audience attended the inauguration of the new UPF Peace Embassy.
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UPF-Congo Celebrates International Day of Peace
- Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Congo-Brazzaville—On September 21st of each year, the International Day of Peace is celebrated around the world.
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Peace Day Celebrations Focus on the Youth
- Monday, September 20, 2021
Tbilisi, Georgia—UPF celebrated International Day of Peace with interactive activities for children and university students.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Nepal
- Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Kathmandu, Nepal—Around 100 people participated in the UPF-Nepal commemoration of the UN International Day of Peace 2021.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Korea
- Friday, September 17, 2021
Gapyeong, Korea—A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Korean War Memorial of the U.S. Army in commemoration of the UN International Day of Peace.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Moscow
- Thursday, September 17, 2020
Moscow, Russia—Ambassadors for Peace and other public figures joined a UPF celebration of the UN International Day of Peace 2020.
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International Day of Peace Conference Emphasizes Youth
- Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Geneva, Switzerland—IAPD co-sponsored a two-day conference on “Empowering Youth for Peace.”
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Ukraine Youth Ambassadors Mark International Day of Peace
- Friday, September 25, 2020
Kyiv, Ukraine—UPF celebrated International Day of Peace 2020 together with a congress of Youth Ambassadors for Peace.
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Central American Region Holds Webinar to Commemorate UN International Day of Peace
- Monday, September 21, 2020
Costa Rica—On September 21, 2020, UPF-Central America and the Caribbean held a webinar with the theme "International Day of Peace: Let's Realize a World of Sustainable Peace With Mutual Interdependence."
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