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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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Day of Peace Observed in Delhi, Lucknow, and Gangtok
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
New Delhi, India - UPF-India organized observances the UN International Day of Peace in several parts of the nation including an intercollegiate footbal tournament and an intercollegiate debate on the theme "Non-violence for Sustainable Peace: Is It Relevant Today?"
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Ban Ki-moon's Statement for the International Day of Peace 2011
- Monday, September 12, 2011
Every year on the International Day of Peace, people around the world commit to non-violence and to harmony among all peoples and nations.
Peace is our mission; our day-to-day quest.
This year’s theme focuses on the timely issue of peace and democracy.
Democracy is a core value of the United Nations.
It is crucial for human rights.
It provides channels for resolving differences.
It gives hope to the marginalized and power to the people.
But democracy does not just happen; it has to be nurtured and defended.
The world needs you to speak out:
for social justice and freedom of the press;
for a clean environment and women’s empowerment;
for the rule of law and the right to a say in one’s own future.
This year, young people have been on the frontlines for freedom.
I salute the activists and ordinary people for their courage and determination to build a better future.
We at the United Nations will work in common cause to realize our shared aspirations for dignity, security and opportunity for all.
To all those seeking peace, this is your day, and we are with you.
Ban Ki-moon
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Day of Peace Observed in Jakarta
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Jakarta, Indonesia - UPF-Indonesia organized a Leadership Conference on the International Day of Peace on the theme "Peace and Democracy: Make Your Voice Heard" at the Syarif Hidayatullah Islamic State University Jakarta on September 21. The rector delivered the keynote address.
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Day of Peace Observed in Cotonou and Other Cities
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Cotonou, Benin - Several forums, conferences, and ceremonies were organized in September connected with the UN International Day of Peace.
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Day of Peace Observed in Accra
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Accra, Ghana - UPF-Ghana commemorated the UN International Day of Peace with workshops for Ambassadors for Peace and youth leaders. A Peace Rally was held on September 21.
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Day of Peace Observed in Libreville
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Libreville, Gabon - UPF-Gabon organized a celebration of the International Day of Peace in the multipurpose room of the ONE on September 21. The keynote address was delivered by Mr. Mombo-Mouelet Camille, Vice President of UPF-Gabon.
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Day of Peace Observed in Tokyo and the Miura Peninsula
- Wednesday, September 28, 2011
UPF-Japan held a commemoration of the International Day of Peace at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo on September 28. On September 18, 70 people joined in cleaning up the Wada-Nahama beach on the Miura peninsula in Kanagawa prefecture.
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Day of Peace Observed in Oslo
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Oslo, Norway - UPF-Norway organized an International Day of Peace event on September 21 in partnership with Central Jamaat-e Ahle Sunnat, the largest mosque in Scandinavia. The program included political leaders as well as a youth panel with representatives of various faiths.
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Day of Peace Observed in Washington, DC
- Thursday, September 29, 2011
Washington, DC, USA - The UPF-DC office organized a UN International Day of Peace program under the theme, “Make Your Voice Heard” on September 29 at The Washington Times building.
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Day of Peace Observed in Quito
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Quito, Ecuador - UPF-Ecuador commemorated the International Day of Peace at the Hall of the National Union of Journalists in Quito on September 21. The theme of the event was Peace and Democracy.
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Day of Peace Observed in Dublin
- Friday, September 23, 2011
Dublin, Ireland - UPF-Ireland celebrated the International Day of Peace on September 23 in partnership with the Lantern Interfaith Centre in Dublin. The evening program included a speech on the UPF principles of peace, a discussion chaired by a member of parliament, entertainment, and refreshments.
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Day of Peace Observed in Riga
- Sunday, September 25, 2011
Riga, Latvia - The International Day of Peace was celebrated in Riga on Sunday, September 25 with presentations about the International Day of Peace, education as an instrument to uphold peace, and sports as a tool for spiritual growth.
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Readings for the International Day of Peace
- Saturday, September 3, 2011
Readings for interfaith ceremonies
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Day of Peace Observed in Bridgetown
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Bridgetown, Barbados - The Barbados National Peace Council organized a week of activities in commemoration of the International Day of Peace commencing on Sunday, September 18, with a church service at the Bethel Evangelical Church in Grazettes.
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Day of Peace Observed in Lima
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Lima, Peru - UPF-Peru held a meeting in the Peruvian Congress on September 21 to celebrate the International Day of Peace. Three days earlier, a march for peace took place in the Comas district of Lima.
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Day of Peace Observed in Bonn, Dusseldorf, Munich, and Stuttgart
- Saturday, September 17, 2011
Observances of the International Day of Peace 2011 took place in Bonn, Dusseldorf, Munich, and Stuttgart, the latter culminating with the inauguration of a “House of Religions."
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UPF Statement on the UN International Day of Peace 2011
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
The International Day of Peace 2011 comes at a time when peoples and nations around the world are facing challenges of dramatic proportion. At such a time, the cry for peace seems to be drowned out by the noise of polarized political battles, and our hopes for peace dampened by everything from catastrophic financial crises, famine in the horn of Africa, to violence in our streets; and these are but of few of the sad realities that dominate today's headlines.
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Poetry Contest Winners Announced on Day of Peace in Buenos Aires
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Buenos Aires, Argentina - UPF-Argentina celebrated the International Day of Peace on September 21 with an artistic, cultural and interreligious program which included awards for the winners of the annual International Poetry Competition, which was organized this year in adherence to the International Year of Youth. The theme of this year's poetry contest was "Global Family: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding."
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Thai Interreligious Council Inaugurated on Day of Peace
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Bangkok, Thailand - The Interreligious Peace Council of Thailand was inaugurated in Bangkok on the International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, 2011.
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Geneva Conference on Multiculturalism and Peace
- Friday, September 23, 2011
Geneva, Switzerland - As a continuation of the series of conferences held at the United Nations in Geneva and New York, as well as in London, Bergamo, and Fribourg, Switzerland on interreligious/intercultural peacebuilding since 2008, a full-day symposium was held to commemorate the International Day of Peace in Geneva on September 23.
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Poem: Together, If We Come
- Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Hyderabad, India - It is with utmost delight I take the opportunity to attach my poem in commemoration of the United Nations International Day of Peace, September 21, 2011.
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Day of Peace 2010 Celebrations Coordinated with UN Offices
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
A number of UPF chapters organized celebrations of the UN International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, 2010, in conjunction with local UN offices.
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Day of Peace Observed in Victoria
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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."
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Day of Peace in Nairobi
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Nairobi, Kenya - Dr. Markendey Rai, Chief of Global Parliamentarians, gave the keynote address at UPF-Kenya's celebration of the International Day of Peace on September 21. Dr. Hasmukh Dawda, Chair of UPF-Kenya welcomed the audience, which included Youth Ambassadors for Peace and members of "Veterans for Peace."
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