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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 New Jersey, USA
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
New Jersey, USA - Faith leaders embarked on a "Peace Boat" and offered prayers for peace in front of the Statue of Liberty and the UN.
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In the News: Ban Ki-moon Rings in International Day of Peace
- Friday, September 19, 2008
New York, New York - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon kicked off the 2008 celebration of the International Day of Peace with a traditional peace bell ringing ceremony on Sept. 23, 2008.
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Day of Peace in Arizona, USA
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Paradise Valley, Arizona, USA - Thirty activists and faith leaders gathered for prayers, readings, and fellowship.
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Day of Peace in Colorado, USA
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Denver, Colorado, USA - Leaders from the local United Nations Association and diverse faith traditions offered prayers for peace.
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Day of Peace in Illinois, USA
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Chicago, Illinois, USA - The Jericho Walk on the south side of Chicago was a testament to the passion and commitment of its participants.
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Day of Peace in Wisconsin, USA
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Madison, Wisconsin, USA - The bright autumn day was a perfect setting for the International Day of Peace Rally at the state capitol.
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Day of Peace in Prague
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Prague, Czech Republic - A celebration took place with the theme, "When we change, the world changes."
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Day of Peace in Amman
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Amman, Jordan - A football tournament brought together youth from diverse communities.
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South East Asian Leaders Celebrate International Day of Peace
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Bangkok, Thailand - The International Day of Peace was celebrated at a conference with participants from 18 countries.
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Day of Peace in Nepal
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Kathmandu & Pokhara, Nepal - The International Day of Peace was celebrated with clean-up programs in two cities.
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Day of Peace in the Dominican Republic
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Higuey, Dominican Republic - A thousand people celebrated the International Day of Peace at the National University.
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Day of Peace in Tegucigalpa
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Tegucigalpa, Honduras - Leaders from all aspects of society celebrated peace together.
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Day of Peace in Oslo
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Oslo, Norway - Speeches and cultural performances marked the International Day of Peace celebration.
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Day of Peace in Lusaka
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Lusaka, Zambia - Repairs were made to the road to the Baralaston Park School on Sept. 21, 2008, prior to a celebration of the International Day of Peace at the 15 Acres Church in Lusaka.
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Day of Peace in Guyana
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Georgetown, Guyana - UPF-Guyana co-sponsored a peace walk, rally, and prayers of different religions.
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Day of Peace in Mali
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Bamako, Mali - International Day of Peace celebrations began with tree planting and cleaning hospital grounds and culminated with a peace march.
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Day of Peace in Monaco
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Monaco - A hundred people met to enjoy classical music and listen to leaders of different religions discuss peace.
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Day of Peace in N’djamena
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
N’djamena, Chad - Ambassadors for Peace planted trees, participated in lectures and discussions, and organized a women's football match in the national stadium in commemoration of the International Day of Peace.
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Day of Peace in Tbilisi
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Tbilisi, Georgia - Orphans and displaced Abkhazia children participated in arts, games, contests, and sports during a day dedicated to peace.
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Day of Peace in Jerusalem and Haifa
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Jerusalem & Haifa, Israel - Enthusiastic volunteers brought a public garden back to life for the sake of the people living nearby.
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Day of Peace in Japan
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Nagoya & Arakawa, Japan - A prayer meeting was held, and youth volunteers mowed and picked up trash along a river.
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Day of Peace in Quito
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Quito, Ecuador - Diplomats and educators, civic, and NGO leaders attended a celebration at the National Congress.
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Day of Peace in São Paulo
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
São Paulo, Brazil - Representatives of many sectors of society came together to call for peace.
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Day of Peace in Phnom Penh
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
Phnom Penh, Cambodia - About a hundred university students attended an International Day of Peace celebration.
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