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: UPF-Tonga
Nukuʻalofa, Tonga - A forum about the International Day of Peace was aired on TV.
- Written by: UPF - Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka - School children participated in a talent competition on the theme of peace.
- Written by: UPF - Russia
Moscow, Russia - Nine members of the Russian National Peace Council met to discuss UN peacekeeping missions
- Written by: UPF - Ukraine
Ukraine - International Day of Peace activities in several cities of Ukraine included a parade, crafts, games, songs, films, and a friendly football match.
- Written by: UPF - China
Hong Kong, China - Seventy people gathered for a seminar on World Peace and Development.
- Written by: UPF - Slovakia
Bratislava & Dunajska Luzna, Slovakia - Students in two schools created post cards on the theme of peace.
- Written by: UPF - Afghanistan UN: IDP '08
Kabul, Afghanistan - Two International Day of Peace celebrations emphasized the role of youth.
- Written by: UPF - Estonia
Tallinn, Estonia - A presentation addressed the topic "Where does peace start from?"
- Written by: UPF - Macau
Macau, China - A keynote speech was given on "The UN Millennium Development Goals: The Role of Civil Society and UPF."
- Written by: UPF - Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan - The International Day of Peace was celebrated at the NGO Forum Office.
- Written by: UPF - France
Lyon & Vannes, France - Interreligious harmony, family values, and cultural traditions were celebrated.
- Written by: UPF - Marshall Islands
Majuro, Marshall Islands - Micronesian Traditional Chiefs honored the International Day of Peace at their convention.
- Written by: UPF - Palau
Palau - The UN International Day of Peace was celebrated with a soccer tournament among students from several schools.
- Written by: UPF - Fiji
Suva, Fiji - Children at a school for the deaf enjoyed crafts projects on the International Day of Peace.
- Written by: UPF International
The United Nations International Day of Peace — marked every year on September 21 — is a global holiday when individuals, communities, nations, and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace. Established by U.N. resolution in 1982, the International Day of Peace has grown to include millions of people around the world who participate in all kinds of events, large and small.
- Written by: UPF - Italy
Italy - In several cities of Italy, peace trees were planted in public parks and peace conferences took place.
- Written by: UPF - Austria
Vienna, Austria - A variety of religious and cultural traditions gave a global atmosphere to the Day of Peace.
- Written by: Christopher Davies, UPF - Netherlands
The Netherlands - The International Day of Peace was observed at several events throughout the Netherlands.
- Written by: UPF
Taipei, Taiwan - At gatherings for meditation and prayers for peace in four cities, people signed the Peace Declaration.
- Written by: UPF - USA
Anchorage, Alaska, USA - Volunteers celebrated the International Day of Peace with an enthusiastic “Honk for Peace” rally.
- Written by: Pasquale and Yoko Lai, UPF - St. Kitts & Nevis
Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis - The International Day of Peace was celebrated with singers, bands, and an all-night vigil.
- Written by: UPF - UN
The UN Department of Public Information announced the release of "The Day after Peace," a documentary film about the International Day of Peace by Jeremy Giles.
- Written by: UPF - USA
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA - Twenty-five people from the Sikh community, the Family Church, and the Islamic Center joined to clean a clinic.
- Written by: UPF - USA
Los Angeles, California, USA - Holiness Vishwaguru Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda joined local celebrations.