Regional and National Conferences
UPF regions organize conferences where people share insights from their backgrounds in governance, diplomacy, academia, and civil society to address areas of concern.
Reports
- 2023
- Dec 6Sri Lanka - UPF Conference at Sri Lankan Parliament Calls for Regional Cooperation
- Sep 16Lebanon - UPF-Lebanon Hosts Interfaith Meeting
- Jun 13Kosovo - UPF-EUME's First Ladies Association Sponsors “No Peace Without Women” Conference
- 2022
- Nov 26Palestinian Territory - Al-Liqa’ Conference: Day 2, Session 1
- Nov 26Palestinian Territory - Al-Liqa’ Conference: Day 2, Session 2
- Nov 26Palestinian Territory - Al-Liqa’ Conference: Day 2, Sessions 3 and 4
- Nov 26Palestinian Territory - Al-Liqa’ Conference: Closing Statements and Recommendations
- Nov 25Palestinian Territory - Al-Liqa’ Conference on "The Reality of the Church and Christians in the Middle East"
- Nov 25Palestinian Territory - Al-Liqa’ Conference: Day 1, Sessions 1 and 2
- Nov 20Albania - Middle East Peace Ambassadors Meet in Albania
- Nov 11Austria - Balkan Leadership Conference: Executive Summary
- Jun 11Kosovo - Balkan Leaders Focus on Region’s Peace and Security
- May 14Thailand - Asia Pacific Celebrates International Day of Families
- Apr 2Albania - UPF-EUME Co-Sponsors Balkan Leadership Conference
- Feb 3Sri Lanka - Think Tank 2022 Forum, Asia Pacific: IAAP Session
- Feb 3Sri Lanka - Think Tank 2022 Forum, Asia Pacific: Closing Session
- Feb 2Thailand - Think Tank 2022 Forum, Asia Pacific: IMAP Session
- Feb 2India - Think Tank 2022 Forum, Asia Pacific: IAED Session
- Feb 2India - Think Tank 2022 Forum, Asia Pacific: IAACP Session
- Feb 1Philippines - Think Tank 2022 Forum, Asia Pacific: IAPD Session
- Feb 1Cambodia - Think Tank 2022 Forum, Asia Pacific: IAPP Session
- Feb 1Nepal - Think Tank 2022 Forum, Asia Pacific: Opening Session
- Feb 1Think Tank 2022 Forum, Asia Pacific, Feb 1-3, Session Reports
- Jan 26South Korea - Think Tank 2022 Forum, Korea: IMAP Session
- Jan 24South Korea - Think Tank 2022 Forum, Korea, January 24: IAPP Session
- 2021
- Dec 19UPF CA IAFLP - The Global Role of Women’s Contributions to Peace and Development
- Dec 7Albania - UPF, Balkan Leaders Agree to Work Together
- Sep 12United States - 7th Rally of Hope - World Leaders Renew Call for Peace
- Sep 10ILC2021 UPF-Africa: “Toward Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula”
- Aug 21United States - UPF North America Convenes International Leadership Conference
- Aug 14Congo - IAYSP-Africa Region Celebrates International Youth Day
- Jul 21Argentina - UPF-Argentina Leadership Series: Teamwork + Fair Game + Clear Rules
- Apr 30IAFLP-Africa’s ILC2021 Webinar Attracts Hundreds of Participants
- Apr 29United States - ILC 2021 The Americas: First Ladies
- Apr 29ILC 2021’s Africa Opening Plenary Watched by Thousands
- Apr 20United States - IAAP Webinar Discusses Values: East and West
- Apr 13United States - IAPP Seeks to Build Trust with North Korea
- Apr 6United States - IAED Webinar Focuses on Japan’s Complex Role in Northeast Asia
- Apr 4Brazil - IAPD-Brazil Easter Program Attracts More Than 350 Viewers
- Apr 2Congo - YSP-Congo Discusses Women in Leadership
- Mar 30Thailand - Northeast Asia Peace Initiative Virtual Conference Attracts Over 13,000 Viewers
- Mar 27Bahamas - First Ladies Webinar Attracts Over 9,000 Viewers
- Mar 25Saint Lucia - IAPD Webinar Draws Viewers from 19 Countries
- Mar 25United States - Women Business Leaders Promote Development of a Sustainable Economy
- Mar 22Brazil - IAPD-Brazil Hosts Online Program With 2,450 Participants
- Mar 22Argentina - UPF-Argentina Cosponsors Conference to Honor UN World Water Day
- Mar 18Peru - UPF-Peru Celebrates UN International Women’s Day
- Mar 13Congo - YSP-Congo Honors UN International Women’s Day
- Mar 6Australia - Oceania Webinar Explores Paths to Korean Reunification
- Mar 6A. Nailatikau: Address to UPF Webinar
- Feb 25Saint Lucia - UPF's IAPD Sponsors Dialogue of Spiritual Leaders from Central America and the Caribbean
- Jan 30Thailand - Asia Pacific Continues Online Education into 2021
- 2020
- Dec 19UPF Central America and the Caribbean Hosts Webinar Featuring IAPD and WCLC
- Dec 10Peru - UPF-Peru Launches Chapter of International Association for Peace and Economic Development
- Dec 5Thailand - Online Education Yields ‘Excellent’ Results
- Nov 29Thailand - Asia Pacific ILC Focuses on Reunification of Korea
- Nov 27Brazil - UPF-South America Hosts ILC Webinar on the Reunification of Korea
- Nov 19United States - Child Welfare Systems During COVID: Can We Improve How We Help Families?
- Nov 18Peru - South America’s International Media Association for Peace Holds Online Panel Attracting 165 Viewers
- Nov 7Australia - UPF Media Association Inaugurated in Oceania
- Oct 19Canada - UPF-Canada Marks United Nations Day by Honoring Interfaith Practitioners
- Sep 21Uruguay - UPF-Uruguay Holds Webinar to Commemorate UN International Day of Peace
- Sep 21Brazil - UN International Day of Peace Honored in UPF-Brazil Webinar
- Sep 21Costa Rica - Central American Region Holds Webinar to Commemorate UN International Day of Peace
- Sep 13United States - Executive Summary of ILC 2020—The Americas
- Sep 13United States - ILC2020 The Americas Session 8: Perspectives From Business Leaders
- Sep 13United States - ILC 2020 The Americas Closing Session: Summary of Sessions and Call to Action
- Sep 12United States - ILC2020 The Americas Special Session: 15th Anniversary of UPF
- Sep 12United States - ILC2020 The Americas Session 5: Women’s Leadership in Times of Global Crisis
- Sep 12United States - ILC2020 The Americas Session 6: Finding Opportunity and Hope at a Time of Global Crisis: The Role of Media
- Sep 12United States - ILC2020 The Americas Session 7: Breaking Down the Walls—Pursuing Interdependence for a Community for Peace
- Sep 11United States - ILC2020 The Americas: Webinar Opens Its International Look at “Opportunity and Hope at a Time of Global Crisis”
- Sep 11United States - ILC2020 The Americas Session 2: Perspectives From Current and Former Heads of State
- Sep 11United States - ILC Americas Session 3: Strengthening Ties in the Americas Through Building New Bridges and Opportunities to Increase Mutual Cooperation
- Sep 11United States - ILC2020 The Americas Session 4: Religious Leadership Addressing the Critical Challenges of Realizing Peace in the Family, Nation, and World
- Aug 17Argentina - UPF Continues Its Zoom Series in Its 18th Session
- Jul 23Argentina - Interfaith Webinar Organized by UPF and IAPD-Argentina Attracts Several Hundred International Viewers
- Jul 18Australia - UPF Academicians Association Inaugurated in Oceania
- Jun 26Argentina - IAPP-Argentina Hosts Zoom Panel of Parliamentarians
- May 18Argentina - UPF-Argentina Hosts Weekly Reading and Reflection Sessions on Zoom
- Apr 29Argentina - UPF-Argentina Holds a Webinar That Overcomes Geographical and Social Separation
- Jan 10Thailand - Asian Leadership Conference Promotes Nation Building and Peace
- Jan 7Philippines - Interreligious Leadership Conference Examines Role of Religious Leaders in Building Peace
- 2019
- Dec 11Palau - Asia Pacific First Ladies Summit Convened in Palau
- Nov 30Niger - Africa Continental Summit Convened in Niger
- Nov 21Cambodia - World Leaders gather for Asia Pacific Summit 2019 in Cambodia
- Sep 29Thailand - More Than 100 Asian Leaders Gather in Thailand for UPF Conference
- Jul 22Thailand - Asia Leadership Conference Promotes Peace Principles
- Jul 16Fiji - Fiji Hosts IAPP Conference
- Jul 12Australia - UPF Convenes 2019 Australian Leadership Conference
- Jun 9Philippines - Philippines Hosts Asian Leadership Conference
- Apr 29Thailand - Asian Leadership Conference Focuses on UPF Peace Principles
- Mar 25Thailand - UPF Conference Inspires Asian Leaders to Promote Family Values
- 2018
- Dec 312018: A Year of Accomplishments for UPF in Eastern Europe
- Aug 18Australia - Oceania Leadership Conference Concludes with World Peace Blessing in Sydney, Australia
- Aug 4Brazil - Latin America Summit Includes Founder's Address and Peace Rally
- Aug 3Brazil - Presidents and Parliamentarians Address Latin America Summit
- Aug 2Brazil - Latin America Summit Begins Amid Warmth and Hope
- Jul 29Thailand - Asia Leadership Conference Convenes in Thailand
- Jul 26Samoa - Banner Experience for UPF-Samoa
- Jul 24New Zealand - Oceania Leadership Conference Comes to Auckland, New Zealand
- Jul 21Fiji - Fiji Hosts Oceania Leadership Conference
- Jul 13Solomon Islands - Honiara, Solomon Islands, Hosts Oceania Leadership Conference and Launch of Youth and Students for Peace
- Jul 10Israel - IAPP Forum at Knesset in Jerusalem
- Jul 7Papua New Guinea - Oceania Leadership Conference Held in Papua New Guinea
- Jul 4Japan - UPF-Japan Holds 33rd Peace Diplomats Forum
- Jul 4Australia - Oceania Leadership Conference Convenes in Brisbane, Australia
- Jun 25Burundi - IAPP Is Inaugurated in Burundi
- Jun 21Nepal - UPF Hosts Peace Programs in Nepal
- Jun 12Niger - IAPP Is Launched in Niger
- May 30Argentina - UPF-Argentina and Africa House Celebrate Africa Day
- May 27Canada - UPF-Vancouver’s Monthly Meeting Takes Up an Important Topic
- May 16Ghana - UPF Peace Advocacy Newspaper Launched in Ghana
- May 12Canada - Seminar Presents UPF Peace Principles in Canada
- May 10Vanuatu - Oceania Leadership Conference Takes Up Topic of “Providing Vision and Leadership for Nation-Building and Peace”
- May 3Spain - UPF-Spain: Noted Imam Offers New Vision
- Apr 23Thailand - Asian Leadership Conference Convenes in Thailand
- Mar 30Greece - UPF Launched in Greece
- Feb 4Fiji - Oceania Leadership Conference Held in Fiji
- Jan 28Thailand - Thailand Hosts Asian Leadership Conference
- Jan 2Nigeria - Peace Blessing Festival Held in Imo State, Nigeria
- 2017
- Dec 13Argentina - Argentinian Ambassador for Peace Shares Reflections on IRLC 2017
- Nov 25Taiwan - UPF-Taiwan Holds Cross-Strait Peace Forum
- Nov 11Nigeria - Nigerian Ambassadors for Peace Support Peaceful Elections in Anambra State
- Oct 24Nigeria - UPF-Nigeria Appoints New Interreligious Ambassadors for Peace
- Sep 24Kosovo - IAPP Launched in the Balkans
- Sep 21Gabon - IAPP Launched in Gabon
- Aug 28Thailand - Asian Leadership Conference: Providing Vision and Leadership for Nation-Building and Peace
- Jul 25Slovakia - Fourth Central European Roundtable Meets in Slovakia
- Jul 10Thailand - UPF-Thailand Hosts Asian Leadership Conference, Interfaith Peace Blessing Festival
- Jun 13Thailand - UPF Co-Sponsors Launch of Youth and Students for Peace in Thailand
- Mar 27Thailand - Conference in Bangkok on Leadership, Nation-building, and Peace
- Feb 27Thailand - Asian Leadership Conference Held in Bangkok
- Jan 2Senegal - UPF-Senegal Meets High-Level Officials
- 2016
- Dec 19Thailand - Educators, Lawmakers in Asia Commit to Promoting Family Values
- Nov 28Thailand - UPF Conference Inspires Asian Leaders to Spread Peace Principles
- Nov 26Peoples Republic of China - Cross-Strait Peace Consultation in Hong Kong
- Nov 12Canada - UPF and Faith-based Groups Host Montreal Conference
- Oct 31Thailand - Asian Leaders Gather in Bangkok for UPF Conference
- Oct 28Zambia - UPF International Announces Regional ILCs
- Oct 10Thailand - Asian Leadership Conference Provides a Vision for Peace
- Oct 1Italy - Rome Conference Stresses ‘Cooperation for Peace’
- Sep 19Thailand - UPF Hosts Asian Leadership Conference in Thailand
- Jul 8Austria - Central European Roundtable on the Family
- Apr 11Czech Republic - Czech Parliamentarians Probe Paths to Peace
- Mar 27Thailand - Thailand Hosts 17th Asian Leadership Conference
- 2015
- Dec 12Canada - UPF-Canada Hosts Meeting on “Post Modernism and Unificationism”
- Dec 2Vanuatu - Pacific Nations Develop 2016 Plan of Action
- Dec 1Thailand - Thailand Holds Peace Conference and Interfaith Peace Blessing
- Nov 14Canada - Conference in Canada on Peace, Order and Good Governance
- Oct 30Ghana - Ghana and Nigeria UPF Chapters Hold Peace Conference
- Sep 21Taiwan - International Day of Peace in UPF-Chinese Region
- Jun 25Costa Rica - First Central America-Caribbean Regional Conference Held in Costa Rica
- Jan 31Nigeria - West African Youth Leaders Back Peaceful Nigerian Elections
- 2014
- Dec 6Gabon - Gabon Hosts Central African Leadership Conference
- Oct 14Czech Republic - Conference in the Czech Parliament on the Family in the 21st Century
- Oct 2United States - Malaysian Parliamentarians Attend Peacebuilding Conference in Hawaii
- Jul 1Switzerland - Geneva Conference Links Family Values to Economic and Social Well-being
- Jun 18Nigeria - Nigerians in West Africa Invited to a Conference in Benin
- May 30Russia - Vladivostok Conference: From Conflict to Dialogue on the Korean Peninsula
- May 25Benin - Conference in Benin Focuses on Building a Continent of Peace
- May 12Israel - Middle East Peace Initiative Program on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation
- Mar 29Nigeria - Leadership Conference Held in Nairobi
- Feb 7Austria - World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed at the Vienna International Centre
- Jan 12Philippines - Conference in Manila on Healthy Families as the Key to World Peace
- Jan 10Philippines - Asian Interfaith Clergy Network Launched in the Philippines
- 2013
- Dec 14United States - North American Leadership Conferences Held in 5 Cities
- Dec 13Thailand - Retired Military Generals Launch Asian Peace and Unity Corps in Bangkok
- Dec 4France - Conference in Paris Promotes Europe-Eurasia Cooperation
- Nov 27Thailand - Educators Gather in Bangkok to Discuss Good Governance and Peace
- Nov 23United Kingdom - European Leadership Conference in London Addresses Human Rights
- Nov 22Russia - Conference on Social Epidemics and Effective Responses Held in St. Petersburg
- Nov 16United States - Conference in Los Angeles on Building a Nation and World of Peace
- Oct 27Malta - European, African and Middle Eastern Youth Converge in Malta
- Oct 27Thailand - Asian Media Conference Held in Thailand
- Oct 13Syria - Amman Conference on Prospects for Dialogue and Reconciliation in Syria
- Oct 5Canada - Leadership Conference Envisions Canada as a Welcoming Family
- Sep 16Thailand - Service Project Coordinators Attend Training in Thailand
- Aug 7Nepal - A New Model of Democracy Needed in Nepal
- Aug 5Thailand - Thailand Hosts Second Asian Leadership Conference
- Jul 14Thailand - First Asian Leadership Conference in Bangkok
- Mar 28Austria - Conference at the UN Center in Vienna on Preventing Violence Against Women
- Jan 24India - India's Perspective on the Nepal Peace Process
- 2012
- Dec 15Afghanistan - Forum in Kabul on Peace and Sustainable Development
- Dec 9Indonesia - A Commitment to Peace and Responsible Leadership in Indonesia
- Dec 5Belgium - Brussels Conference Asks Europe to Do More for Human Rights
- Nov 17Germany - Berlin Conference Addresses a Future Vision for Europe
- Nov 6India - National Conference on Interreligious Harmony Held in India
- Oct 13Austria - Conference at the UN Headquarters in Vienna on Europe-Russia Partnership
- Oct 7Thailand - Steps to Peace in Southern Thailand
- Sep 21Norway - Oslo Hosts Leadership Conference on Sustainable Peace
- Sep 2Nepal - Nepal's Political Leaders Stress Need for Consensus
- Jul 6Switzerland - Conference on the Family at the UN Headquarters in Geneva
- Jun 24Panama - Conference in Panama on Regional Cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean
- Jun 17Australia - Consultation in Sydney on Peace and Security in the Pacific
- Jun 16United Kingdom - London Conference on Protecting the Unempowered and Dispossessed
- Jun 10Canada - Toronto Conference Draws on Global Wisdom for Strengthening Families
- Jun 2Estonia - Baltic Dialogue Forum Held in Estonia
- May 31Georgia - Tbilisi Forum on Peacebuilding in Multicultural Societies
- May 29Kosovo - Conference Explores Principles for Peace and Security in Kosovo
- May 29Azerbaijan - Baku Conference Promotes Peace in the South Caucasus
- Apr 13France - Conference at UNESCO Office in Paris Focuses on Peace and Human Development
- Apr 7Russia - Conference in Moscow on Peace and Security in Multicultural Societies
- Feb 16Brazil - Latin American Leaders Convene in Sao Paulo
- 2011
- Dec 18Russia - Human Solidarity Day Observed in Moscow
- Dec 10United Kingdom - London Human Rights Forum: How Far Have We Progressed?
- Nov 27Malaysia - Asia Peace Conference Inaugurated
- Nov 6Malta - Malta Conference: Europe, Africa and the Culture of Peace
- Sep 23Switzerland - Geneva Conference on Multiculturalism and Peace
- Jul 17Malaysia - Leadership Conference for Malaysian MPs
- Jul 3Austria - Youth Offer Perspectives on Peace at a Conference in Vienna
- Jun 20Malaysia - Regional Peace Conference in Kuala Lumpur
- May 8Turkey - Conference in Istanbul Assesses the Arab Spring
- May 1Norway - Norway Hosts European Leadership Conference
- May 1Norway - Response to European Leadership Conference
- Apr 10Russia - Integration and a Culture of Peace Discussed at UPF-Eurasia Conference
- Jan 29San Marino - Conference in Italy about Ending World Hunger
- 2010
- Dec 19Democratic Republic of the Congo - Leadership Conference Held in DR Congo
- Dec 18Russia - Year-End Conference in Moscow Marks UN Human Solidarity Day
- Dec 13Netherlands - European Conference Considers Issues of Ireland and Middle East
- Oct 1Cameroon - Regional Issues Addressed at Conference in Cameroon
- Aug 5Japan - Europeans Take Fact-Finding Trip to Japan
- Jun 13Congo - Congo Hosts Central Africa UPF Summit
- Apr 11Netherlands - European Conference Addresses Prospects for Middle East Peace
- Apr 10Russia - UPF-Eurasia Conference on East-West Dialogue Held in Moscow
- Jan 23San Marino - World Peace Blessing Celebrated in San Marino
- 2009
- Dec 13Netherlands - European Leadership Conference, December 2009
- Dec 13Netherlands - Stories of Peacebuilding Told at European Conference
- Oct 11Thailand - First Asian Parliamentarian Leadership Conference Held in Bangkok
- Sep 20Netherlands - European Leaders Explore Hopes for Peace
- Aug 8Thailand - Young Asian Leaders Attend Bangkok Summit
- Jul 19Nepal - Kathmandu Conference Calls for Stability and Political Consensus in Nepal
- Jun 25Nepal - Asian Parliamentarians Support Nepal Peace Process
- May 31Benin - International Seminar on Peace and Leadership in Benin
- Apr 29Nigeria - International Leadership Conference Held in Nigeria
- Mar 21Kenya - International Young Leaders Summit in Nairobi Offers Vision for Renewal
- Mar 17Norway - Interfaith Cooperation during Peace Tour in Norway
- Mar 1Russia - New Insights about Peace Presented in Moscow
- Mar 1Japan - Global Peace Initiative Launched in Japan
- Jan 23Russia - Promoting People-to-People Diplomacy in the South Caucasus
- Jan 20Taiwan - A Joyful Feast of Love at a Taipei Peace Conference
- Jan 15Lebanon - Beirut Hosts Middle East Leadership Conference
- 2008
- Dec 16Georgia - South Caucasus Peace Tour
- Dec 14Netherlands - European Leadership Conference Considers Security Issues
- Nov 10South Korea - Renewed Hope in Seoul for Korean Reunification
- Sep 21Thailand - South East Asian Leaders Celebrate International Day of Peace
- Sep 10Mongolia - Peace Festival Highlights Service and Art Projects
- Sep 9Mongolia - H.J. Moon: A New Vision of Peace in Mongolia
- Sep 1Kenya - Prime Minister Odinga Welcomes the Global Peace Festival
- Aug 21Norway - European Leadership Conference Celebrates Unity in Diversity
- Jul 28Thailand - Southeast Asia Peace Initiative Promoted in Bangkok
- Jun 29Germany - Maturity and Youth a Potent Mix for Peace
- Jun 29Germany - New Approaches to World Peace Discussed at Leadership Conference
- May 31Kosovo - Conference on Consolidating Peace in Kosovo and the Balkans
- May 25Cyprus - Leadership Conference for the Middle East Region
- May 2United States - Americas Summit: A New Vision of Peace for the Americas
- Apr 23Sierra Leone - Working Together to Build Peace
- Apr 2Netherlands - Melting Hearts at European Leadership Conferences
- Mar 8Netherlands - European Leadership Conference in Netherlands Addresses Conditions for Peace
- Mar 2United States - Leadership Conference on Fulfilling the American Ideal
- Jan 20Netherlands - European Leadership Conference in Netherlands Focuses on Europe and Islam
- Jan 9Nepal - Conference Opens New Level of Cooperation in Nepal
- 2007
- Dec 16Netherlands - Conference in Netherlands Explores the Many Flavors of a European Union
- Dec 4Sierra Leone - Seminar for Parliamentarians Focuses on Good Governance
- Oct 31Israel - Druze Host Interreligious Conference in Israel
- May 21United Kingdom - Interreligious Wisdom in the British House of Lords
- 2006
- May 18Cameroon - Cameroon Hosts Seminar on Universal Principles
- May 7Micronesia - Seminar in Japan for Traditional Leaders
- Apr 22Democratic Republic of the Congo - Ambassadors for Peace Attend Conference in Kinshasa
- Apr 7South Korea - First Women for Peace Summit Held in Seoul
- Mar 23Japan - Pacific Island Nations Eye China's Rise
- Mar 16Cote dIvoire - West African Ambassadors for Peace Converge in Abidjan
- 2005
- Nov 27Malaysia - Peace Tour Inaugurates UPF in Malaysia
- Nov 12Nepal - Kathmandu Forum Recommends Non-Violent Options in South Asian Conflicts
- Nov 1Switzerland - European Ambassadors for Peace Commit to Collective Action
- Mar 31Jordan - Interfaith Peace Conference in Amman
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