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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 Tonga
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Nukuʻalofa, Tonga - A forum about the International Day of Peace was aired on TV.
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Day of Peace in Sri Lanka
- Friday, September 19, 2008
Colombo, Sri Lanka - School children participated in a talent competition on the theme of peace.
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Day of Peace in Moscow
- Monday, September 22, 2008
Moscow, Russia - Nine members of the Russian National Peace Council met to discuss UN peacekeeping missions
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Day of Peace in Ukraine
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Ukraine - International Day of Peace activities in several cities of Ukraine included a parade, crafts, games, songs, films, and a friendly football match.
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Day of Peace in Hong Kong
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Hong Kong, China - Seventy people gathered for a seminar on World Peace and Development.
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Day of Peace in Slovakia
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Bratislava & Dunajska Luzna, Slovakia - Students in two schools created post cards on the theme of peace.
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Day of Peace Observed in Kabul
- Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Kabul, Afghanistan - Two International Day of Peace celebrations emphasized the role of youth.
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Day of Peace in Tallinn
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Tallinn, Estonia - A presentation addressed the topic "Where does peace start from?"
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Day of Peace in Macau
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Macau, China - A keynote speech was given on "The UN Millennium Development Goals: The Role of Civil Society and UPF."
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Day of Peace in Baku
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Baku, Azerbaijan - The International Day of Peace was celebrated at the NGO Forum Office.
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Day of Peace in France
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Lyon & Vannes, France - Interreligious harmony, family values, and cultural traditions were celebrated.
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Day of Peace in the Marshall Islands
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Majuro, Marshall Islands - Micronesian Traditional Chiefs honored the International Day of Peace at their convention.
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Day of Peace in Palau
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Palau - The UN International Day of Peace was celebrated with a soccer tournament among students from several schools.
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Day of Peace in Fiji
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Suva, Fiji - Children at a school for the deaf enjoyed crafts projects on the International Day of Peace.
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UN International Day of Peace Overview of Events
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
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.
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Day of Peace in Italy
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Italy - In several cities of Italy, peace trees were planted in public parks and peace conferences took place.
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Day of Peace in Vienna
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Vienna, Austria - A variety of religious and cultural traditions gave a global atmosphere to the Day of Peace.
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Day of Peace in the Netherlands
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
The Netherlands - The International Day of Peace was observed at several events throughout the Netherlands.
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Day of Peace in Taipei
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Taipei, Taiwan - At gatherings for meditation and prayers for peace in four cities, people signed the Peace Declaration.
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Day of Peace in Alaska, USA
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Anchorage, Alaska, USA - Volunteers celebrated the International Day of Peace with an enthusiastic “Honk for Peace” rally.
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Day of Peace in St. Kitts & Nevis
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis - The International Day of Peace was celebrated with singers, bands, and an all-night vigil.
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In the News: Documentary about the International Day of Peace Released
- Thursday, July 17, 2008
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.
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Day of Peace in Arkansas, USA
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA - Twenty-five people from the Sikh community, the Family Church, and the Islamic Center joined to clean a clinic.
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Day of Peace in California, USA
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Los Angeles, California, USA - Holiness Vishwaguru Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda joined local celebrations.
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