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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 Paris, France
- Saturday, September 18, 2010
Paris, France - UPF-France organized four "Weeks of Peace" events in September with small-group discussions on four topics: declaring war, being at peace, making peace, and a culture of peace.
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Day of Peace in Amman, Jordan
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Amman, Jordan - A peace football tournament under the patronage of former Prime Minister H.E. Faisal Fayez commemorated the International Day of Peace.
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Day of Peace in Dusseldorf, Germany
- Saturday, September 18, 2010
Dusseldorf, Germany - UPF-Germany held a Day of Peace event on September 18 in Dusseldorf to raise awareness about the UN Millennium Development Goals. There was music, dance, interactive learning about conflict resolution, and intercultural exchange.
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Day of Peace in London, England
- Thursday, September 23, 2010
London, UK - UPF-UK's September 23 commemoration of the International Day of Peace featured two speakers about youth development projects in London and an expert on the Sudan and Darfur.
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Day of Peace in Barahona, Dominican Republic
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Barahona, Dominican Republic - UPF-Dominican Republic commemorated the International Day of Peace in the auditorium of the Regional University Center on September 21.
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Day of Peace in Kanagawa, Japan
- Sunday, September 19, 2010
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UPF Statement on the UN International Day of Peace 2010
- Thursday, September 16, 2010
UPF chapters around the world will join with UN agencies and with other NGOs in observations and celebrations of the International Day of Peace, September 21, 2010.
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Day of Peace in Quito, Ecuador
- Saturday, September 18, 2010
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Day of Peace in Trinidad & Tobago
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
UPF-Trinidad and Tobago commemorated the International Day of Peace on September 21 at S Early Learning Kindergarten School in South Trinidad with music, speeches, and planting a peace pole.
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Day of Peace in Fribourg, Switzerland
- Friday, September 17, 2010
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"Youth, Peace and Development" Theme of Day of Peace 2010
- Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Our colleagues at the Department of Public Information have been working to synthesize the various significant agenda items for the UN in September to come up with a cohesive theme for the 2010 International Day of Peace. They have chosen: Youth, Peace and Development.
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International Day of Peace 2010 Celebrated in 48 Nations
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
UPF chapters organized observances of the UN International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, 2010, in 48 nations. The theme for 2010 was "Youth and Development."
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UPF Chapters Commemorate Day of Peace 2010
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Across the globe, UPF chapters organized commemorations of the International Day of Peace with seminars, panel discussions, prayers from many faith traditions, sports competitions, and intercultural celebrations.
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UN Choses Theme: Youth for Peace and Development: Peace=Future
- Sunday, August 1, 2010
UNITED NATIONS - The International Day of Peace, observed each year on September 21, is a global call for ceasefire and non-violence. This year, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called young people around the world to take a stand for peace under the theme, Youth for Peace and Development.
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Eurasia Day of Peace Programs Featured on UN Website
- Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Moscow, Russia - On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, three programs from UPF-Russia were posted on the UN Internet Site as model programs among others by organizations throughout Europe: the Youth Peace Ambassadors, Play Football Make Peace, and the South Caucasus Peace Initiative.
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UPF Peace Declaration for the International Day of Peace 2009
- Monday, September 21, 2009
On the occasion of and in support of the International Day of Peace, September 21st, 2009, for which Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon gave the motto “We Must Disarm” (WMD), with a focus on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, the Universal Peace Federation offers the following affirmations.
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UFP Day of Peace Events Related to Disarmament
- Monday, September 21, 2009
In addition to the disarmament conference at the UN headquarters in Geneva on the United Nations International Day of Peace 2009, Universal Peace Federation chapters organized events on that theme in various nations.
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Disarmament Seminar Held at UN Headquarters in Geneva
- Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Geneva, Switzerland - A seminar on Sept. 23, 2009, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva focused on disarmament, in collaboration with the UN Institute on Disarmament.
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International Day of Peace Celebrated with Service, Sports and Cultural Programs
- Monday, September 21, 2009
UPF celebrated the United Nations International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, 2009, in various nations with festivals, forums, clean-up campaigns, football matches, and programs featuring art, music, dance and poetry.
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UPF Day of Peace Celebrations with Peace Prayers
- Monday, September 21, 2009
UPF celebrated the United Nations International Day of Peace 2009 with interreligious prayers at events in various nations.
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Day of Peace Observed in Seychelles
- Thursday, September 24, 2009
Victoria, Seychelles - Members of the National Assembly, Ambassadors for Peace and NGO representatives attended a conference marking the International Day of Peace.
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Day of Peace in Macau
- Saturday, September 19, 2009
Macau, People's Republic of China - The 2009 International Day of Peace celebration opened with a meditation for peace.
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Day of Peace Observed in Kabul
- Friday, September 25, 2009
Kabul, Afghanistan - Four days after a bombing in another part of Kabul, an International Day of Peace included music, a mosque cleanup, and a martial arts demonstration.
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Day of Peace in Argentina: Announcing the Winners of the International Poetry Contest
- Friday, September 25, 2009
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Since wars begin in the minds of men, in the minds of men the defenses of peace must be constructed.
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