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United Nations Relations
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-Argentina Participates in Event Commemorating UN Day
- Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina participated in an event co-organized by the UN in Argentina to commemorate UN Day and highlight the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Peru Celebrates UN Universal Children’s Day
- Monday, November 20, 2017
Lima, Peru—Around 350 people participated in an event UPF-Peru organized to celebrate the UN Universal Children’s Day.
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Argentina Celebrates International Day of Friendship
- Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Buenos Aires, Argentina—To mark the UN International Day of Friendship, UPF-Argentina appointed 14 new Ambassadors for Peace.
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Vienna Celebrates Asmara’s UNESCO Honor
- Saturday, July 15, 2017
Vienna, Austria—The listing of Eritrea’s capital as a World Heritage Site was celebrated at a special event titled “Asmara—City of Dreams.”
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Sri Lanka Celebrates International Youth Day
- Saturday, August 12, 2017
Galle, Sri Lanka—“Youth Building Peace” was the theme of an event UPF-Sri Lanka held to celebrate the UN International Youth Day.
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International Youth Day Celebrated in Fiji
- Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Suva, Fiji—International Youth Day was celebrated in Suva, Fiji on August 16, 2017. Youth from the Walikutu Youth Club, a registered organization with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, participated in the program.
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UPF-Indonesia Commemorates International Youth Day
- Saturday, August 12, 2017
Jakarta, Indonesia—On the occasion of the UN International Youth Day 2017, UPF and the Youth and Students for Peace in Indonesia co-organized a seminar on the theme, "Youth Building Peace.”
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UPF Chair Addresses Bamba Day Program at the UN
- Friday, July 28, 2017
New York, United States—UPF International Chair Dr. Thomas G. Walsh addressed a special program at the UN General Assembly Hall in honor of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Day.
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International Day of Yoga Celebrated in Peru
- Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Lima, Peru—UPF in Peru co-sponsored several events in June, including a celebration of the UN International Day of Yoga 2017.
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Spirit of the United Nations Awarding Ceremony
- Tuesday, October 25, 2016
New York, United States—The 10th annual Spirit of the United Nations awarding ceremony was held on the theme “SDG Success—The Spiritual Indicators.”
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UN NGO Committee on Spirituality Appoints New Senior Adviser
- Wednesday, April 26, 2017
New York, United States—The NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns-New York (CSVGC-NY) has appointed Ambassador Isaiah Chabala, a former ambassador of Zambia to the United Nations and to the European Union, as its senior advisor.
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UPF-Nigeria Promotes Road Safety for Peace
- Thursday, May 11, 2017
Abuja, Nigeria—UPF-Nigeria commemorated the 2017 UN Global Road Safety Week by convening a Road Safety for Peace Assembly.
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International Mother Earth Day Celebrated in Peru
- Friday, April 21, 2017
Lima, Peru—One-hundred and fifty guests attended a forum organized by UPF-Peru in celebration of UN International Mother Earth Day.
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Women Rising with Spirituality and Ethics at the UN
- Thursday, March 16, 2017
New York, United States—A program titled “Women’s Global Leadership, Spirituality and Ethics” was held at the United Nations during the 61st Annual Commission on the Status of Women.
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UN Program Discusses Support for Survivors of Trafficking
- Wednesday, March 22, 2017
New York, United States—During the 2017 Commission on the Status of Women, a program was held at the United Nations headquarters entitled “Economically Empowering Trafficking Survivors to Stay Permanently off the Streets.”
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International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development Celebrated in Taiwan
- Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Taipei, Taiwan—UPF-Taiwan celebrated the UN International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development at its inaugural General Membership Meeting, held at the National Taiwan Normal University.
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International Women’s Day Celebrated in Argentina
- Thursday, March 16, 2017
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF and the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) in Argentina celebrated International Women’s Day by honoring six women who are making a difference in the lives of others.
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Faith and Spirituality Suggested to Aid Refugees
- Thursday, February 23, 2017
New York, United States—“Refugees and the Culture of Peace: What Spirituality Has to Offer” was the title of a program held by the Culture of Peace Working Group.
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SDGs and the Family Discussed at UN Program
- Wednesday, March 22, 2017
New York, United States—The family is essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, according to speakers at a side event to the 2017 Commission on the Status of Women.
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UN Program Explores Value of ‘Family Capital’
- Tuesday, March 21, 2017
New York, United States—A side event to the 2017 Commission on the Status of Women was held under the title “Family Capital: The Engine for Women’s Development.”
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International Volunteer Day Celebrated in Córdoba
- Friday, December 9, 2016
Córdoba, Argentina—The Córdoba chapter of UPF-Argentina celebrated International Volunteer Day by recognizing volunteers and volunteer-involving organizations.
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UPF-Peru Celebrates UN Human Rights Day
- Friday, December 16, 2016
Lima, Peru—More than 160 people attended UPF-Peru’s celebration of UN Human Rights Day 2016 at the Congress of Peru.
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UPF-Argentina Honors Volunteers with Awards
- Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Buenos Aires, Argentina—In support of UN International Volunteer Day, UPF-Argentina presented its sixth annual Volunteering and Common Good Awards.
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Russian Veterans Celebrate UN Day with Song
- Saturday, October 22, 2016
Moscow, Russia—A chorus of veterans sang songs from World War II at a concert held to commemorate United Nations Day.
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