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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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International Day of Peace Observed in Peru
- Friday, September 21, 2018
Lima, Peru—UPF-Peru commemorated the UN International Day of Peace 2018 with a forum on “Peace with Security,” held at the Congress of the Republic of Peru.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Georgia
- Sunday, September 23, 2018
Tbilisi, Georgia—A commemoration of the 2018 International Day of Peace focused on the role of NGOs in peacebuilding.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Moscow
- Friday, September 21, 2018
Moscow, Russia—The Moscow branch of UPF held a meeting at its Peace Embassy to commemorate the 2018 UN International Day of Peace.
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UN International Day of Peace Celebrated in Ukraine
- Thursday, September 20, 2018
Kiev, Ukraine—Thirty-seven children received a Junior Ambassador for Peace Certificate at the Peace Congress with the theme “All the World for Peace.”
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UN International Day of Peace in Ghana Commemorated by Numerous Activities
- Friday, September 21, 2018
Accra, Ghana—UPF-Ghana Honored International Day of Peace With Peace Road march and prelaunch of “Guns Down Africa 2020” campaign.
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UPF-Nigeria Commemorates UN International Day of Peace
- Sunday, September 23, 2018
Benue State, Nigeria—Eight hundred and seventy-six couples participated in Peace Blessing ceremonies in Nigeria to celebrate the UN International Day of Peace.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Paris, France
- Thursday, September 21, 2017
Paris, France—The 2017 International Day of Peace was celebrated at an evening program with the theme given by the United Nations: “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.”
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International Day of Peace Observed in Lyon, France
- Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Lyon, France—Leaders of local NGOs met at the Espace Culture et Paix (Culture and Peace Space) to celebrate this year’s International Day of Peace.
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UN International Day of Peace 2017 – New Zealand
- Saturday, September 30, 2017
Auckland, New Zealand—UN International Day of Peace 2017 was commemorated by UPF-New Zealand on September 30 at the Parnell Peace Embassy in Auckland.
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International Day of Peace Celebrated in Ecuador
- Saturday, September 30, 2017
Quito, Ecuador—UPF-Ecuador held events in the cities of Guayaquil and Quito to celebrate the UN International Day of Peace 2017.
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UN International Day of Peace and National Peace Council
- Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Kinshasa, DR Congo—On the occasion of UN International Day of Peace, UPF-DR Congo, in collaboration with the Congolese government, organized an event to launch the UPF National Peace Council.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Novosibirsk, Russia
- Thursday, September 21, 2017
Novosibirsk, Russia—The 2017 International Day of Peace was celebrated with debates between college students on the topic "Eurasian Union: Present and Future."
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International Day of Peace Observed in Vladivostok, Russia
- Thursday, September 21, 2017
Vladivostok, Russia—The 2017 International Day of Peace was celebrated with a "Let There Be Peace!" festival featuring hundreds of hand-made “peace flowers.”
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International Day of Peace Observed in Düsseldorf, Germany
- Thursday, September 21, 2017
Düsseldorf, Germany—The 2017 International Day of Peace was commemorated with a discussion of Syria and a proposal for bringing peace there.
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Argentina International Day of Peace 2017: “Together for Peace”
- Thursday, September 21, 2017
Buenos Aires, Argentina—On September 21, UPF-Argentina celebrated the International Day of Peace at El Templete, Buenos Aires. The event included an interfaith ceremony, speeches, a poem reading and acknowledgements to institutions and supporters of Peace Road 2017.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Central African Republic
- Thursday, September 21, 2017
Bangui, Central African Republic—To commemorate the UN International Day of Peace, the Central African Republic branch of UPF organized a peace education workshop.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Munich, Germany
- Friday, September 22, 2017
Munich, Germany—The local branch of UPF marked the 2017 International Day of Peace by organizing an interfaith peace prayer meeting.
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International Day of Peace and Peace Road 2017 - Kenya
- Saturday, September 30, 2017
Nairobi, Kenya—Celebrations in honor of the International Day of Peace, Eid–Ul-Haj and Peace Road 2017 were held at the home of the Hon. Rashid Omar, deputy chief of the Kadhi court (Nairobi) on September 30.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Stuttgart, Germany
- Sunday, September 24, 2017
Stuttgart, Germany—UPF and the Stuttgart House of Religions joined forces to commemorate the 2017 UN International Day of Peace.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Slovakia
- Thursday, September 21, 2017
Bratislava, Slovakia—“Peace Is More Than Just the Absence of War” was the theme of the UPF-Slovakia program honoring the 2017 UN International Day of Peace.
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International Day of Peace Observed in United Kingdom
- Thursday, September 21, 2017
London, United Kingdom—UPF-UK commemorated the UN International Day of Peace by holding a discussion on the theme “How Do We Stop the Next War?”
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International Day of Peace Observed in Tokyo
- Thursday, September 21, 2017
Tokyo, Japan—On the occasion of the 2017 UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Japan, together with the Council of Religious Ambassadors for Peace, organized the project, Prayer for World Peace with Paper Cranes, in Tokyo.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Sri Lanka
- Thursday, September 21, 2017
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka—To commemorate the International Day of Peace, UPF-Sri Lanka in cooperation with the municipal council of and a local hospital in Moratuwa city organized a clinic, offering free medical and dental care for one day.
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Kosovo Holds ‘Peace Road’ on International Day of Peace
- Thursday, September 21, 2017
Pristina, Kosovo—UPF and affiliated organizations celebrated the 2017 UN International Day of Peace by holding a Peace Road event in the capital.
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