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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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UN General Assembly Engages with Faith-Based Organizations
- Thursday, September 22, 2016
New York, United States—During the United Nations General Assembly 2016, an unprecedented 25 of 30 side events were organized in collaboration with faith-based organizations.
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UPF Joins Habitat III Conference in Ecuador
- Thursday, October 20, 2016
Quito, Ecuador—Members and guests of UPF-Ecuador participated in the UN Habitat III Conference and a side event on sustainable cities supported by UPF International.
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Observed in Argentina
- Thursday, November 24, 2016
Buenos Aires, Argentina—To honor the U.N. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, UPF-Argentina’s Cycle Ambassadors program held a workshop on violence prevention.
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International Youth Day Celebrated in Sri Lanka
- Saturday, August 13, 2016
Ampara, Sri Lanka—UPF together with the UN and the government of Sri Lanka celebrated International Youth Day 2016 on August 13.
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Observed in Israel
- Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Haifa, Israel—UPF and the Women’s Federation for World Peace in Israel co-organized a seminar in observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
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UPF-India Celebrates International Day of Yoga
- Tuesday, June 21, 2016
New Delhi, India—Seventy people attended an event UPF and the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification co-organized to celebrate International Day of Yoga 2016.
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International Day of Yoga Celebrated in Peru
- Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Lima, Peru—UPF-Peru in partnership with the NGO Gran Fraternidad Universal held a celebration of the International Day of Yoga 2016.
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UPF Joins Academic Conference on the UN System
- Saturday, June 18, 2016
New York, United States—The Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS) held its annual meeting with the theme “Meeting the Challenges of Development and Dignity.”
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Students Participate in Second World Water Day Event in Buenos Aires
- Thursday, April 7, 2016
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Students from Buenos Aires participated in a second event UPF co-organized to raise awareness about the importance of and the effects of pollution on water.
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UPF Attends UN Conferences on Family, Spirituality
- Thursday, April 28, 2016
New York, United States—UPF participated in two conferences hosted by the UN NGO Committee on the Family and the Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns.
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UPF Celebrates World Water Day with Argentine Youth
- Thursday, March 31, 2016
Buenos Aires, Argentina—To honor World Water Day, UPF-Argentina co-organized an event to raise awareness among youth about the importance of water.
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Universal Children’s Day 2015 Observed by UPF-Argentina
- Thursday, November 19, 2015
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina commemorated the Universal Children’s Day 2015 with an event and a discussion on protecting children’s rights and the opportunity the UN SDGs presents to advance this.
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UPF-Argentina Celebrates UN Volunteer Day
- Friday, December 4, 2015
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Argentina’s volunteers and volunteer-involving organizations were recognized at a special awards presentation organized by UPF in celebration of UN International Volunteer Day.
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UPF, UN National Tour in Sri Lanka Promotes the SDGs
- Sunday, December 13, 2015
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UPF-Japan Celebrates UN Day
- Saturday, October 17, 2015
Tokyo, Japan—UPF-Japan celebrated UN Day 2015 on October 17 with an event and discussion on how to implement the UN Alliance of Civilizations’ programs in local communities in the country.
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Spirituality Committee Honors “Spirit of the UN”
- Friday, October 23, 2015
New York, USA—The Ninth Annual “Spirit of the United Nations” Awarding Ceremony took place at the Church Center for the United Nations.
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UPF Statement on the 21st Session of the Conference of the Parties
- Tuesday, November 17, 2015
In December 2015, the COP21, will aim to achieve a legally binding and universal agreement on climate. The following is the UPF International Statement regarding the COP21, and UPF's vision on stewardship of the environment...
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Opening Session - 10th Global Forum on Human Settlements
- Friday, October 30, 2015
United Nations, New York - UPF helped organize and support the 10th Global Forum on Human Settlements held in the United Nations on October 30.
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UPF Celebrates First International Day of Yoga
- Sunday, June 21, 2015
New York, USA—UPF celebrated International Day of Yoga on June 21 at New York's Lincoln Center as a co-sponsor of a program organized by the Global Citizen Forum.
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Seminar at the UN for UPF Ambassadors for Peace from Korea
- Wednesday, May 13, 2015
New York, United States—Forty Ambassadors for Peace from UPF-Korea took part in a seminar at the UN on May 13, 2015 in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.
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UPF-Argentina Observes International Day of Friendship
- Thursday, August 11, 2016
Buenos Aires, Argentina—To commemorate the UN International Day of Friendship, UPF-Argentina appointed 22 new Ambassadors for Peace.
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UPF-UK: Discussion about UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Tuesday, March 17, 2015
London, United Kingdom—Raising awareness of the UN Sustainable Development Goals that will come into effect in 2016 was the focus of a meeting held by UPF-UK.
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UPF-Argentina: What Water Can Tell Us
- Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Buenos Aires, Argentina — Addressing the forum “Water for Our Future,” Mr. Miguel Werner, secretary general of UPF-Argentina, explored ethical issues connected to human use of water.
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UPF-Australia Starts Peace Council in Victoria
- Saturday, April 18, 2015
Melbourne, Australia—UPF-Australia has inaugurated a Peace Council in the state of Victoria as a model for other Australian states and eventually for a National Peace Council.
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