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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 Yekaterinburg, Russia
- Monday, September 21, 2009
Yekaterinburg, Russia - Children at an orphanage learned about peace and made paper cranes.
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Day of Peace in San Marino
- Monday, September 21, 2009
San Marino - Ambassadors for Peace and their guests celebrated the International Day of Peace at a Social Center.
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Commentaries on the International Day of Peace Declaration
- Monday, September 21, 2009
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Day of Peace in St. Lucia
- Sunday, September 27, 2009
Castries, St. Lucia - Representatives of six organizations met and published a joint peace declaration.
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Day of Peace Observed at the UN Headquarters in Geneva
- Monday, September 28, 2009
Geneva, Switzerland - A disarmament seminar at the UN offices included a model UN interreligious council.
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Day of Peace in Bangkok
- Monday, September 28, 2009
Bangkok, Thailand - Events organized for the Day of Peace included a seminar, concert, and observances of one minute of silence in 15 schools.
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Conference in London Marks the International Day of Peace 2009
- Monday, September 28, 2009
London, England - At a Sept. 21, 2009 conference in London on the International Day of Peace, a scholar called for effective weapons monitoring and a peace activist spoke of the need to reduce war-related spending.
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Day of Peace in Kharkov, Ukraine
- Thursday, September 24, 2009
Kharkov, Ukraine - Students heard lectures and watched a film about peace.
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Week of Peace in Kiev
- Sunday, September 27, 2009
Kiev, Ukraine - A number of projects took place with students and refugee children.
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Day of Peace in Sumy, Ukraine
- Monday, September 21, 2009
Sumy, Ukraine - A football match took place between teams from two universities.
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Day of Peace in Zhitomar, Ukraine
- Monday, September 21, 2009
Zhitomir, Ukraine - Volunteers gave a presentation about peace at an orphanage and engaged youth in a friendly football match.
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Day of Peace in Montevideo
- Friday, September 25, 2009
Montevideo, Uruguay - Peace was celebrated through music, games, poetry, and lectures.
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Day of Peace in Colorado, USA
- Friday, September 25, 2009
Colorado, USA - Music and interfaith prayers marked the Day of Peace in Denver.
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Day of Peace in Caracas
- Friday, September 25, 2009
Caracas, Venezuela - Volunteers cleaned and painted at an orphanage and center for the elderly in La Rinconada on the International Day of Peace 2009.
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Day of Pardon and Peace Promoted in Colombia
- Monday, September 21, 2009
Bogotá, Colombia - Ambassadors for Peace organized a celebration of the International Day of Peace in the national Congress on Sept. 21, 2009, with religious leaders presenting a proposal for a national “Day of Pardon, Day of Peace, and Day of Thanksgiving.”
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Liberian Ambassador to US Hosts Day of Peace Gathering
- Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Washington, DC, USA - “Be at home!” was H.E. Ambassador Nathaniel Barnes’ greeting as each guest entered the ambassadorial residence as the sun set on September 23. With his wife, Dawn Barnes, at his side, Ambassador Barnes proceeded to host this special gathering of peacemakers and friends of Liberia, commemorating the UN International Day of Peace.
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Eurasian Peace Appeal Issued on the Day of Peace 2009
- Monday, September 21, 2009
The Eurasian Peace Council of UPF issued a statement on the International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, 2009, calling for a resolution of conflicts in Eurasia not by force but through dialogue and compromise on the basis of the principle of territorial integrity of states, with due respect for the right of nations for self-determination.
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UPF Observes UN Day of Peace in 49 Nations
- Saturday, September 26, 2009
The International Day of Peace is a United Nations Observance held on September 21st each year to call for peace. This year, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon called for an international focus on nuclear disarmament. In response, UPF chapters around the world held programs to mark the day. Disarmament seminars and rallies took place in over 10 countries, including at the UN headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, with over 30 more nations holding events to address local peace issues.
Read more reports about the celebrations.
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International Day of Peace 2009 Celebrated in 38 Nations
- Monday, September 21, 2009
UPF chapters commemorated the International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, 2009 through forums about disarmament, prayers for peace, and service and cultural programs.
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Day of Peace in India
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Chennai, India - UPF, Religious Youth Service, and Loyola College held a joint commemoration of the International Day of Peace with a peace walk, distribution of flowers for peace, interreligious prayers, music for peace, peace talks, and releasing peace balloons.
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Day of Peace in Moldova
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Chisinau, Moldova - Participants were inspired by plans for the Global Peace Festival in Moldova.
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Day of Peace in Jakarta
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Jakarta, Indonesia - At HAMKA University, crowds observed a day of global ceasefire and non-violence.
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Day of Peace in Asuncion
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Asunción, Paraguay - The International Day of Peace was celebrated in the former Senate Chamber in the historic Cabildo.
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Day of Peace in Jamaica
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Kingston, Jamaica - A UNICEF-trained lecturer spoke about conflict resolution.
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