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)
- Written by: UPF - Estonia
Tallinn, Estonia - International Day of Peace programs took place in schools in Väike-Maarja and Toila, Estonia. Students participated actively in the program, asking questions and offering their ideas and suggestions about peacemaking.
- Written by: UPF - Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The International Day of Peace was commemorated in the council chamber of the Sao Paulo City Hall on September 20 and at the Sao Paulo Commercial Association on September 21.
- Written by: UPF - Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal - To celebrate the UN International Day of Peace, Ambassadors for Peace, teachers, students, social workers, and other volunteers organized many activities, including holding interreligious prayers, lighting lamps, conducting academic dialogue meetings, distributing food, debating, planting trees, sweeping streets, cleaning parks, and picking up garbage.
- Written by: UPF - Ecuador
Quito and Guayaquil, Ecuador - UPF-Ecuador organized two International Day of Peace events. In Guayaquil, an observance took place in the Simón Bolívar Hall of the Government of Guayas on September 21. The program in Quito took place in the Hall of the National Union of Journalists on September 28. Lic. Florencia Garcia gave a presentation on behalf of UN Women.
- Written by: UPF - Germany
International Day of Peace programs took place in Bonn and Stuttgart.
- Written by: UPF - Peru
UPF-Peru organized two meetings for the International Day of Peace: one in the Peruvian Congress co-sponsored by Congresswoman Maria Cordero and another in the city of Tumbes.
- Written by: Mercedes Gonzalez
Madrid, Spain - A meal, lectures, awards, dances, and refreshments marked the International Day of Peace observance at the Peace Embassy in Madrid on September 16.
- Written by: UPF-International
Read the UPF Statement on the UN International Day of Peace 2012.
- Written by: UPF - Russia
Novosibirsk, Russia - Universal Peace Federation volunteers participated in the celebration of the 119th anniversary of the founding of Novosibirsk on June 24 and helped promote the International Day of Peace, September 21.
- Written by: UPF - International
New York, New York: As in previous years, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon issued a message marking the 100-day countdown to the observance of the International Day of Peace, September 21, and announced this year's theme: "Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future."
- Written by: UPF - Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina - In preparation for the International Day of Peace 2012, UPF-Argentina invites submissions of poems in Spanish on the theme "Words of meeting and universal concsiousness."
- Written by: UPF International
The Universal Peace Federation celebrated the International Day of Peace, September 21, with the theme “Sustainable Development for a Sustainable Peace,” recognizing the inextricable link between sustainable development and a sustainable peace. To read about events organized by UPF chapters in about 30 nations, click here.
- Written by: UPF International
Overview of activities organized by UPF chapters in 67 nations on the International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, 2011.
- Written by: UPF - USA
UPF chapters throughout the United States celebrated the Day of Peace with a wide variety of program, many featuring representatives of different faiths speaking of shared values.
- Written by: UPF - Russia
Yekaterinburg, Russia – Several activities took place in commemoration of the International Day of Peace in Yekaterinburg.
- Written by: UPF - Burkina Faso
Nangreongo, Burkina Faso - The International Day of Peace was celebrated in Nangreongo in the central plateau on September 24 under the sponsorship of His Majesty Mogho Naaba and the Managr Naaba Sanem Peace Association.
- Written by: UPF - Colombia
Bogota, Colombia - Ambassadors for Peace carried out various activities during the month of September in observance of the International Day of Peace to promote interreligious dialogue and cooperation.
- Written by: UPF - Senegal
Casamance, Senegal - UPF-Senegal organized a commemoration of the International Day of Peace in Casamance, southern Senegal on the theme: "Let's unite in heart."
- Written by: UPF - Moldova
Chisinau, Moldova - The Universal Peace Federation-Moldova and related groups organized several public presentations, conferences, and seminars in commemoration of the International Day of Peace in order to stimulate awareness about the need for peace.
- Written by: UPF - Thailand
Students in schools throughout Thailand opened the school day on the International Day of Peace, September 21, by observing one minute of silent prayer and meditation for peace and by listening to readings of peace messages from the UN Secretary General and the Prime Minister of Thailand.
- Written by: UPF Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand - UPF-Thailand organized video clip contest on the theme "Peace is ... what is peace in your mind?" to raise awareness of the UN International Day of Peace. The contest was promoted on university campuses, the mass media, and social networking sites. Prizes were awarded at the International Day of Peace commemoration in Bangkok on September 21.
- Written by: UPF - Seychelles
Victoria, Seychelles - UPF-Seychelles commemorated the International Day of Peace on September 25 with a program at the National Theater on the theme ‘’Community Building for the Betterment of the People.’’
- Written by: UPF - Russia
Women's organizations, including the Women's Federation for World Peace, organized programs in commemoration of the International Day of Peace in Moscow, Perm, and Yekaterinburg.
- Written by: UPF - Russia
UPF-Russia collaborated with various organizations to hold conferences and forums on topics related to peace in Chelyabinsk, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, and Novosibirsk.