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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 in Chennai, India
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
The UPF and the Religious Youth Service, in association with the Federation of Gandhian Institutions, commemorated the International Day of Peace in Chennai, India on September 21. Interreligious prayers for world peace, nonviolence and ceasefire, and a candlelight vigil marked this occasion.
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Day of Peace in Mongolia
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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Day of Peace in Uruguay Observed with an Interreligious Summit
- Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Montevideo, Uruguay - UPF-Uruguay organized an interreligious, summit Oct. 5, 2010 on the theme of "The Contribution of Religions to the Search for Peace."
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Day of Peace in Brazzaville, Congo
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Brazzaville, Congo - UPF-Congo organized a commemoration of the International Day of Peace on September 21 in the Congressional Palace. The 300 participants included Ambassadors for Peace, students, and NGO representatives.
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Day of Peace in Tokyo, Japan
- Thursday, September 30, 2010
Tokyo, Japan - UPF-Japan organized a commemorative event for the International Day of Peace in Tokyo September 30 on the theme of “Youth for Peace and Development.” More than 50 people participated in this 39th Ambassadors for Peace meeting.
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Day of Peace in Bogotá, Colombia
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Bogotá, Colombia - At the initiative of Ambassador for Peace Rev. Luis Fernando Sanmiguel from the Presbyterian Church, a march and prayer for peace took place on the International Day of Peace, September 21.
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Day of Peace in Accra, Ghana
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Accra, Ghana - Letters were sent to Ambassadors for Peace from various religions and religious bodies inviting them to participate in an interreligious forum on the UN International Day of Peace, September 21 focusing on the proposal to establish an interreligious council at the United Nations.
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Sports, Blood Drive, and AIDS Prevention on Day of Peace in Burkina Faso
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – Several days of celebration included sports, a blood donation drive, and youth character education with an emphasis on AIDS prevention. Programs were held in four provinces of Burkina Faso: Djubo, Kaya, Nanoro and Ouagadougou.
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Day of Peace in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Buenos Aires, Argentina – UPF-Argentina celebrated the International Day of Peace on September 21 with a musical, cultural, and interreligious event at the Peace Embassy in Buenos Aires. Prizes were also awarded in the poetry competition on the theme of “Cultures: Values and Integration for Peace,” organized in honor of the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures.
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Day of Peace in Sydney, Australia
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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Day of Peace in Lusaka, Zambia
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Lusaka, Zambia - UPF-Zambia observed the UN International Day of Peace, September 21, with prayers for peace, reading peace messages, and offering a toast for peace.
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Day of Peace in Munich, Germany
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Munich, Germany - On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the local UPF community in Munich gathered together people from different faiths under the motto “Prayer for Peace and Meditations of the Religions” on September 21. There were four presentations and a round-table discussion, as well as a meditative lighting of candles.
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Day of Peace in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
- Saturday, September 25, 2010
Nizhny Novgorod, Russia - Young Ambassadors for Peace went to the main street of the city on September 25 and appealed to citizens to donate to the Rehabilitation Center, which provides social support for people with no fixed dwelling.
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Day of Peace in Riga, Latvia
- Saturday, September 25, 2010
Riga, Latvia - The Peace Embassy in Latvia was the venue for a friendly meeting on September 25 dedicated to the Day of Peace. People talked about their dreams of peace, played cooperative games, and expressed their musical and artistic talents.
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Day of Peace in Yerevan, Armenia
- Sunday, September 19, 2010
Yerevan, Armenia - The International Day of Peace celebrations in school № 194 on September 21 included singing, dancing, and artwork for the students, followed by a presentation to teachers about peacemaking activities.
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Day of Peace in Mindanao, Philippines
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Davao and Cagayan de Oro, Philippines - To commemorate the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Davao, in collaboration of the Department Education and its NGO partners, organized a Peace Forum at the Philippine College of Technology on September 20. The following day, UPF-Cagayan de Oro City organized a conference on the theme of “Celebrating Diversity of Race, Tradition, and Culture towards Achieving Peace and Development through a Culture of Heart.”
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Day of Peace in Bangkok, Thailand
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Bangkok, Thailand - Approximately 200,000 students, teachers, and parents joined the “One Minute of Silence” campaign to commemorate the International Day of Peace in Thailand on September 21.
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Day of Peace in Helsinki, Finland
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Helsinki, Finland - For the International Day of Peace, UPF-Finland held a seminar on September 21 on “Youth, Peace and Development.” After a presentation about Principles of Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution, five people described programs that encourage young people to get involved in peace and development activities.
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Day of Peace Observed in Kabul
- Friday, September 24, 2010
Kabul, Afghanistan - Young people from enemy tribes and antagonistic Muslim sects came together to listen to messages of peace and enjoy traditional Afghan dances in an International Day of Peace celebration on September 24.
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Week of Peace in N'Djamena, Chad
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
N'Djamena, Chad - UPF celebrated the Week of Peace and Security in Africa, September 13-21, together with government of Chad, the United Nations, and the African Union. The program under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Chief of Government of Chad, H.E. Emmanuel Nadingar included traditional dances, speeches, a parade, poetry, and a Football for Peace match.
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Day of Peace in Georgetown, Guyana
- Monday, September 20, 2010
Georgetown, Guyana - Ambassadors for Peace and associates held a Peace Walk on September 19, 2010, commemorating the International Day of Peace. Marching through streets of the city Georgetown participants arrived at the National Park for a rally addressed by Hon. Samuel Hinds, the Prime Minister of Guyana.
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Day of Peace in the Urals Region, Russia
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Serov and Ekaterinburg, Russia - Two celebrations in the Urals helped build goodwill: an exchange of letters between students in Georgia and Serov, Russia, and exchanges of messages of peace between people in Georgia and Sverdlovsk Regional Medical College in Ekaterinburg.
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Day of Peace in the Moscow Region, Russia
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Moscow and Zelenograd, Russia - "We Pursue Peace" was the theme of the September 21 International Day of Peace celebration at the Russian State Humanitarian University, with support of the Universal Peace Federation and the Model UN Secretariat. On September 20, UPF participated in the "March for Peace organized by the Federation of Peace and Concord in Moscow. In nearby Zelenograd, students in school No. 1923 honored the International Day of Peace by observing a Minute of Silence.
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Day of Peace in Washington, DC, USA
- Thursday, September 23, 2010
Washington, DC, USA - The Embassy of Ghana in Washington DC hosted an International Day of Peace celebration on September 23, co-sponsored by the Universal Peace Federation-DC chapter. Among the 120 people in attendance were the Ambassadors of Ghana and Gambia.
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