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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 Munich, Germany
- Saturday, September 24, 2016
Munich, Germany—International Day of Peace 2016 was observed by UPF-Munich with an interreligious peace prayer.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Taiwan
- Saturday, September 24, 2016
Taipei, Taiwan—UPF-Taiwan observed the International Day of Peace by holding a seminar on “The Future of Cross-Strait Relations: The Way of Peace, Sustainable Development and Cooperation.”
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International Day of Peace Observed in Norway
- Thursday, September 22, 2016
Oslo, Norway—The 2016 International Day of Peace was celebrated with a program titled “The UN Sustainable Development Goals and Religion.”
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International Day of Peace Celebrated in Sri Lanka
- Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Colombo, Sri Lanka—The International Day of Peace was celebrated in Sri Lanka with a program and a peace march.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Fiji
- Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Suva, Fiji—International Day of Peace 2016 was celebrated with a program on Parents’ Education.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Italy
- Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Monza, Italy—An interfaith prayer for peace was held by candlelight to celebrate the 2016 International Day of Peace.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Israel
- Thursday, September 29, 2016
Haifa, Israel—In observance of the International Day of Peace, programs were held at two high schools in Israel.
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Nigerian Colleges of Education Observe International Day of Peace
- Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Abuja, Nigeria—The 2016 International Day of Peace was commemorated in over 20 colleges of education in Nigeria.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Lebanon
- Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Beirut, Lebanon—UPF-Lebanon commemorated the International Day of Peace by organizing a Festival of Peace in a Syrian refugee camp.
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International Day of Peace Observed in United States
- Wednesday, September 21, 2016
New York, United States—A peace forum, a dinner, meditation, and interfaith prayer were some of the ways that various U.S. chapters of UPF observed the 2016 International Day of Peace.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Austria
- Friday, September 16, 2016
Vienna, Austria—An International Day of Peace celebration at the United Nations’ Vienna office examined the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
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UPF-Argentina Celebrates International Day of Peace in Lanús
- Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Lanús, Argentina—UPF participated in the “Meeting for Peace” in Lanús, Buenos Aires province to celebrate the International Day of Peace.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Australia
- Saturday, September 24, 2016
Melbourne, Australia—In recognition of UN International Day of Peace, a conference to support and foster peacebuilding was held in Melbourne’s Docklands suburb.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Seychelles
- Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Victoria, Seychelles—To commemorate International Day of Peace 2016, a Catholic Mass was held at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Indonesia
- Friday, September 23, 2016
Jakarta, Indonesia—UPF-Indonesia observed the International Day of Peace by organizing four programs at three different schools in Jakarta.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Korea
- Thursday, September 22, 2016
Seoul, Korea—Members of the diplomatic community in Seoul joined UPF in commemorating the International Day of Peace in Korea.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Peru
- Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Ayacucho, Peru—More than 1,700 people participated in events in Peru to honor the International Day of Peace.
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International Day of Peace Celebrated in Nepal
- Monday, September 19, 2016
Kathmandu, Nepal—UPF held events at schools across Nepal to celebrate the International Day of Peace 2016.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Denmark
- Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Copenhagen, Denmark—The 2016 International Day of Peace was observed at a program in Denmark’s Parliament.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Brazil
- Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Sao Paulo, Brazil—The Peace Monument project, in partnership with UPF-Brazil and other civil society organizations, held a program in celebration of the International Day of Peace.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Bonn, Germany
- Sunday, September 18, 2016
Bonn, Germany—On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, a program was held to discuss the United Nations and the Sustainable Development Goals.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Ukraine
- Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Kyiv, Ukraine—International Day of Peace 2016 was celebrated in Ukraine by a congress of young Ambassadors for Peace.
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UPF-Argentina Announces 2016 International Poetry Contest Winners
- Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Winners of the eighth International Poetry Contest, organized each year by UPF-Argentina, were announced on September 20.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Cameroon
- Saturday, September 17, 2016
Yaoundé, Cameroon—International Day of Peace 2016 was the occasion for Ambassadors for Peace to reflect on how they can bring lasting peace to Cameroon.
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