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: Ken
Yerevan, Armenia - A Day of Peace celebration was organized at School № 194 by Ambassadors for Peace.
- Written by: Bill Selig
Sydney, Australia - UPF-Australia collaborated with the Ministry of Peace in a multicultural peace vigil.
- Written by: Rev. Peter Phillips, President, Barbados National Peace Council
Bridgetown, Barbados - The Barbados National Peace Council held a church service to commemorate...
- Written by: Ken
Cotonou, Benin - On September 20, there was a gathering at the National Assembly to share about peace.
- Written by: UPF - International
New York, NY - UPF brought 25 students from the New York City area to join hundreds of students from around the world at the UN and via telecast in observance of the International Day of Peace on Sept. 18, 2009.
- Written by: UPF-Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Numerous groups gathered at the Peace Monument to celebrate the UN International Day of Peace.
- Written by: Ken
Sofia, Bulgaria - UPF-Bulgaria celebrated the International Day of Peace at the Peace Embassy in Sofia.
- Written by: Ken
Yaoundé, Cameroon - The UN International Day of Peace in Cameroon was celebrated at the “Hôtel des Deputés.”
- Written by: UPF Canada
Ottawa, Canada - Events in a 13-day Festival of Peace included a forum, peace walk, and exhibits.
- Written by: Bill Selig
Hong Kong, China - Peace stickers were handed out at Hong Kong University, and students participated in a Peace Tea Ceremony.
- Written by: Bill Selig
Macao, China - A Family Federation for World Peace program challenged everyone to find ways to be peacemakers.
- Written by: UPF - Congo-Brazzaville
Brazzaville, Congo - UPF celebrated the International Day of Peace in partnership with the UN High Commission for Reintegration of Ex-combatants.
- Written by: Bill Selig
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire - After invocations by an imam and a pastor at the City Hall, Mr. Gabriel Likane described principles of peace.
- Written by: Bill Selig
Pilsen, Czech Republic - Czech people reflected on the fall of the Iron Curtain at a conference and festival.
- Written by: UPF - Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo - A lecture on the Cause and Resolution of Conflict drew interest.
- Written by: Ken
Santiago, Dominican Republic - Hundreds of people gathered in a university auditorium to celebrate peace.
- Written by: Bill Selig
Quito, Ecuador - People from different regions and professions attended a peace gathering at the National Assembly.
- Written by: Bill Selig
Tallinn, Estonia - Music and images of peace highlighted a celebration at the Tallinn Peace Embassy.
- Written by: UPF-Eurasia
Moscow, Russia - The Eurasian Peace Council supports a global call for ceasefire.
- Written by: UPF - France
Vannes, France - In connection with the International Day of Peace, donations were collected to send to Togo.
- Written by: Vitaly Maksimov, UPF - Georgia
Tbilisi, Georgia - A round-table discussion explored the theme of "Leadership at a Time of Crisis."
- Written by: UPF - Germany
Dusseldorf, Germany - Some 80 people assembled at the Goethe-Hafez Hall in Dusseldorf for a seminar on peace.
- Written by: UPF - Germany
Munich, Germany - “You will receive whatever you ask for in prayer, if you believe."
- Written by: UPF - Germany
Stuttgart, Germany - A special event was held to raise funds for orphans in Cote d'Ivoire.