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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:

Nukuʻalofa, Tonga  - A forum about the International Day of Peace was aired on TV.

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Colombo, Sri Lanka - School children participated in a talent competition on the theme of peace.

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Moscow, Russia - Nine members of the Russian National Peace Council met to discuss UN peacekeeping missions

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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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Hong Kong, China - Seventy people gathered for a seminar on World Peace and Development.

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Bratislava & Dunajska Luzna, Slovakia - Students in two schools created post cards on the theme of peace.

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Kabul, Afghanistan - Two International Day of Peace celebrations emphasized the role of youth.

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Tallinn, Estonia - A presentation addressed the topic "Where does peace start from?"

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Macau, China - A keynote speech was given on "The UN Millennium Development Goals: The Role of Civil Society and UPF."

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Baku, Azerbaijan - The International Day of Peace was celebrated at the NGO Forum Office.

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Lyon & Vannes, France - Interreligious harmony, family values, and cultural traditions were celebrated.

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Majuro, Marshall Islands  - Micronesian Traditional Chiefs honored the International Day of Peace at their convention.

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Palau - The UN International Day of Peace was celebrated with a soccer tournament among students from several schools.

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Suva, Fiji - Children at a school for the deaf enjoyed crafts projects on the International Day of Peace.

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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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Italy - In several cities of Italy, peace trees were planted in public parks and peace conferences took place.

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Vienna, Austria - A variety of religious and cultural traditions gave a global atmosphere to the Day of Peace.

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The Netherlands - The International Day of Peace was observed at several events throughout the Netherlands.

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Taipei, Taiwan - At gatherings for meditation and prayers for peace in four cities, people signed the Peace Declaration.

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Anchorage, Alaska, USA - Volunteers celebrated the International Day of Peace with an enthusiastic “Honk for Peace” rally.

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Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis - The International Day of Peace was celebrated with singers, bands, and an all-night vigil.

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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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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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Los Angeles, California, USA - Holiness Vishwaguru Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda joined local celebrations.

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