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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 South Africa
- Friday, September 2, 2016
Johannesburg, South Africa—Constructing a peace blueprint by which different groups join in building a nonviolent South Africa was the focus of a dialogue seminar.
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International Day of Peace Observed in France
- Saturday, September 17, 2016
Paris, France—“Brotherhood and Religion” was the theme of an interreligious forum held to mark the 2016 International Day of Peace.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Andorra
- Sunday, September 4, 2016
Ordino, Andorra—UPF-Andorra celebrated the 2016 International Day of Peace under the theme “Play Football Make Peace.”
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UPF Statement on the UN International Day of Peace 2016
- Tuesday, September 20, 2016
The Universal Peace Federation is proud to support the United Nations International Day of Peace 2016 dedicated to the theme "The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace."
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Austria: Examining the Sustainable Development Goals
- Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Vienna, Austria—In honor of International Day of Peace, an innovative event will be held at the United Nations’ offices in Vienna on September 16, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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“Peace as the Protection of the Creation” is Theme of the 8th International Poetry Contest
- Sunday, May 8, 2016
Buenos Aires, Argentina—“Peace as the Protection of the Creation” is the theme of the UPF-Argentina’s eighth annual International Poetry Contest, which runs from May 8 – July 31.
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UPF-Japan Commemorates International Day of Peace
- Sunday, September 20, 2015
Kanagawa, Japan—UPF-Japan together with the volunteer group TANPOPO commemorated the UN International Day of Peace by organizing a beach cleanup.
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Highlights of International Day of Peace 2015
- Wednesday, November 4, 2015
A powerpoint report of Universal Peace Federation activities during the International Day of Peace 2015.
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International Day of Peace Observed in New Zealand
- Sunday, September 27, 2015
Parnell, New Zealand—UPF-New Zealand observed the 2015 International Day of Peace by holding a special forum on the current global issue of refugees.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Central African Republic
- Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Bangui, Central African Republic—UPF observed International Day of Peace 2015 by welcoming as new Ambassadors of Peace 43 leaders of an armed militia.
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Nigerian State and UPF to Partner for Peacebuilding
- Friday, August 21, 2015
Port Harcourt, Nigeria—The government of Rivers State has pledged to partner with UPF-Nigeria on peacebuilding programs in the state and around the Niger Delta.
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International Day of Peace at the United Nations
- Monday, September 21, 2015
New York, United States—The International Day of Peace 2015 was celebrated at the United Nations by a coalition of UN NGO committees and NGOs.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Nicaragua
- Saturday, September 26, 2015
León, Nicaragua—UPF commemorated the UN International Day of Peace 2015 with two events in Nicaragua.
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International Day of Peace in the Marshall Islands
- Monday, September 21, 2015
Majuro, Marshall Islands—In the Republic of the Marshall Islands the UN International Day of Peace was observed with interfaith ceremonies and prayers.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Italy
- Saturday, September 26, 2015
Monza, Italy—On the occasion of the UN International Day of Peace, UPF held a conference on the theme "Peace Education: Nourishment of Conscience."
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International Day of Peace Observed in Finland
- Monday, September 21, 2015
Helsinki, Finland—A discussion of the current European refugee crisis was the focus of Finland’s observance of the International Day of Peace.
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International Day of Peace in UPF-Chinese Region
- Monday, September 21, 2015
Taipei, Taiwan—UPF organized the Cross-Strait Peace Forum in observance of the UN International Day of Peace.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Ecuador
- Friday, September 25, 2015
Quito, Ecuador—UPF celebrated the UN International Day of Peace in Ecuador with events in the country’s capital, Quito, and Guayaquil, a city in Guayas province.
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Día Internacional de la Paz celebrado en Argentina
- Monday, September 21, 2015
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Una celebración artística-cultural-interreligiosa fue el marco de la entrega de la séptima edición de premios del Concurso Poético Internacional que organiza anualmente UPF Argentina en adhesión al Día Internacional de la Paz.
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International Day of Peace Celebrated in Argentina
- Monday, September 21, 2015
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina celebrated the UN International Day of Peace with an artistic, cultural and interreligious event, where awards for the seventh annual International Poetry Contest were given.
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International Day of Peace in Côte d’Ivoire
- Monday, September 21, 2015
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire—To honor the International Day of Peace, UPF held a conference under the theme “Partnership for Peace and Citizenship Responsibility.”
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International Day of Peace Observed in Denmark
- Sunday, September 27, 2015
Copenhagen, Denmark—UPF-Denmark celebrated the UN International Day of Peace in the Christiansborg Palace, the seat of the Danish parliament.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Russia
- Sunday, September 20, 2015
Moscow, Russia—The 2015 UN International Day of Peace was celebrated by young and old citizens in towns and cities across Russia.
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International Day of Peace Observed in the USA
- Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Washington, D.C., USA—UPF and the Washington Times Foundation collaborated once again to organize an inspiring program in celebration of the UN International Day of Peace.
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