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The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) is a global network of individuals and organizations dedicated to building a world of peace centered on universal spiritual and moral values.



Every one of us can make a contribution. Something. Just imagine the power of what we can do.
Wangari Maathai
International Conferences Print E-mail

UPF and its global network of Ambassadors for Peace bring universal, spiritual principles to the tasks of resolving conflict and reconciling the divided human family. At international conferences, speakers share insights from their backgrounds in governance, diplomacy, academia, and civil society; for examples, click here. As vehicles for peace education, conferences and seminars present core values and principles of peacebuilding; for sample presentations, click here.

Reports of key global and regional conferences are listed below. See also the website for European Leadership Conferences

2013

Israel: 10th Anniversary of the "Jerusalem Declaration" of Interfaith Cooperation, June
Korea: World Summit, February
Philippines: Universal Principles of Peace and Leadership: A New Paradigm for Building a World of Peace, January

2012

Afghanistan: Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Development and Peace, December
Albania: The Role of Albanians in Securing Peace in the Balkans, April
Australia: Peace and Security in the Pacific, June
Austria: Europe and Russia: Partners in a Globalized World, October
Azerbaijan: Peace Initiative in the South Caucasus: New Approaches to Peacebuilding, May
Belgium: What More Can Europe Do to Advance Human Rights? December
Canada: Promoting Strong Family Values as a Foundation for a Peaceful Nation, June
Estonia: Peacebuilding in Multicultural Societies, June
France: A New Vision for Peace and Human Development, April
Georgia: Peacebuilding in Multicultural Societies: The South Caucasus Peace Initiative, May
Germany: Visions for Europe in the Future, November
India: Interreligious Peace and Harmony, November
Indonesia: Innovative Approaches to Peace, Leadership, and Good Governance, December
Israel: Jerusalem Interfaith Conference, August
Jordan: The Significance of the Amman Interfaith Message, December
Korea: Special Consultation on Building a World of Lasting Peace, March
Korea: Toward an Era of Interfaith Cooperation and Universal Peace, January
Kosovo: Principles and Practices for Lasting Peace and Security in Kosovo and the Wider Balkans, May
Nepal: Innovative Approaches to Peace, Sustainable Development, and Poverty Elimination, September
Norway: Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future, September
Panama: Regional Cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean, June
Philippines: The Role of Interfaith Harmony and Good Governance in Peace and Development, March
Russia: Peace and Security in the Multicultural Societies of Eurasia and Europe, April
Switzerland: The Contribution of Families to Peace, Human Development, and Prosperity, July
Thailand: Good Governance and Interreligious Cooperation for Lasting Peace, October
UK: Human Rights and the Protection of the Unempowered and Dispossessed, June

2011

Austria: Communicating Change: Youth Perspectives on Peace, July
Korea: Interfaith Cooperation and Universal Peace, February
Malaysia: Launch of the Regional Peace Conference, June
Malaysia: Inaugural Assembly of the Asia Peace Conference, November
Malta: A New Vision for Cooperation Between Europe and Africa and the Culture of Peace, November
Nigeria: International Leadership Conference, July
Norway: Towards Lasting Peace in a World of Rapid Change, April-May
Russia: Pressing Issues of Integration and Building the Culture of Peace in Eurasian Nations, April
Russia: East-West Dialogue: 20 Years after the Fall of the Iron Curtain, April
Russia: Solidarity as a Fundamental Value of Humankind, December
Switzerland: Multiculturalism and Peace, September
Switzerland: Human Rights and Dignity & Interreligious Cooperation, March
Turkey: The Divine Winds of Freedom, May
UK: Human Rights: How Far Have We Progressed? December
USA: UN International Day of Families, May
USA: Leadership, Good Governance, and Interfaith Cooperation, July

2010

Cameroon: Regional Leadership Conference, October
Chad: Regional Leadership Conference, October
Congo: Regional Leadership Conference, June
DR Congo: Regional Leadership Conference, December
Israel: Interfaith Assembly, August
Japan: Japan's Role in Securing Peace, Stability, and Human Rights in North-East Asia, August
Korea: Building a World of Universal Peace, February
Korea: Interfaith Assembly, October
Korea: World Assembly, December
Netherlands: Prospects for Peace in the Middle East and Afghanistan, April
Netherlands: Peace in the Middle East and Lessons Learned from Northern Ireland, December
Russia: East-West Dialogue: 20 Years after the Fall of the Iron Curtain, April
Russia: The Role of NGOs in Establishing the Age of Universal Peace, December
San Marino: European Leadership Conference, January
USA: World Assembly, July
USA: World Assembly, November

2009

Benin: Towards a New Paradigm of Leadership and Good Governance in the 21st Century, May
Japan: International Leadership Conference, March
Kenya: International Young Leaders Summit, March
Korea: Peace in the 21st Century, July
Korea: Marriage and Family as an Instrument of Peace, October
Lebanon: Middle East Leadership Conference, January
Nepal: Innovative Approaches to Unity and Peace in Asia, June
Nepal: International Solidarity with Nepal, July
Netherlands: Innovative Approaches to World Peace in the 21st Century, September
Netherlands: Innovative Approaches to World Peace in the 21st Century, December
Russia: People-to-People Diplomacy in the South Caucasus, January
Russia: A New Philosophy of Peace, March
Taiwan: Asia-Pacific International Leadership Conference, January
Thailand: Young Leaders Summit, August
Thailand: Asian Parliamentarian Leadership Conference on Peace, October
USA: World Summit, January-February

2008

Albania: International Leadership Conference, October
Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia - International Conferences, December
Cyprus: Toward a New Paradigm of Leadership and Good Governance in the Middle East, May
Germany: European Leadership Conference, June
Korea: International Leadership Conference, February
Korea: International Leadership Conference, April
Kosovo: Consolidating Peace in Kosovo and the Balkans, May
Malaysia: International Leadership Conference, October
Nepal: Good Governance and Leadership, January
Netherlands: The Relationship Between Europe and Islam, January
Netherlands: The Importance of Security, Development, and the Economy as Conditions for Peace, March
Netherlands: Leadership and Good Governance: Innovative Approaches to World Peace, April
Netherlands: Security Issues within Europe and Beyond, December
Norway: Unity in Diversity: Finding the Way to Harmony in a Multicultural Society, August
Paraguay: International Leadership Conference, February
Paraguay: International Leadership Conference, July
Sierra Leone: International Leadership Conference for Members of Parliament, April
Thailand: Toward a New Paradigm of Leadership and Good Governance for Development and Peace, July
Thailand: Southeast Asia Leadership Conference, September
UK: International Leadership Conference, November
USA: Fulfilling the American Ideal: Visionary Leadership in the 21st Century, February-March
USA: Americas Summit, April-May

2007

Israel: International Leadership Conference, October
Korea: World Summit on Peace, February
Korea: International Leadership Conference, April
Korea: International Leadership Conference, June
Korea: International Leadership Conference, July
Netherlands: Exploring the Many Flavors of a European Union, December
Sierra Leone: Good Governance and Leadership, December
Sri Lanka: International Leadership Conference for Members of Parliament, August
UK: International Leadership Conference, May
USA: International Leadership Conference (Washington, DC), May
USA: International Leadership Conference (Hawaii), June
USA: International Leadership Conference (New York), June
USA: UPF Assembly, September
USA: International Leadership Conference (Alaska), September

2006

Cameroon: Regional Seminar on Universal Principles, May
DR Congo: Regional Conference, April
Cote d'Ivoire: Principles of Peace and Their Application, March
Japan: Asia-Pacific Island Nations Summit, March
Japan: Seminar for Traditional Leaders of Pohnpei and Palau, May
Jordan: The Role of Jordan: Peace Building and Human Development, May
Korea: First UPF World Assembly, February
Korea: Women for Peace Summit, April
Korea: World Peace Summit, June
Korea: Peacebuilding and Human Development, September
Taiwan: Asia-Pacific Island Nations Summit, June

2005

Japan: Innovative Approaches to Good Governance and Human Development, June
Jordan: The Role of Jordan in Realizing Enduring Peace in the Middle East, March
Korea: Universal Values and Lasting Peace, February
Korea: World Culture and Sports Festival, July
Malaysia: Inaugural Conference of UPF, November
Nepal, Peace Conference, November
Switzerland: UPF World Summit Parallel Event, November
USA: International Leadership Convocation, April
USA: Inaugural Conference of the Universal Peace Federation, September

2004

Israel: Middle East Peace Initiative Conference, September
Korea: Good Governance for a World in Crisis, January
Korea: Establishing a World Culture of Heart, July
Korea: Establishing a World Culture of Heart and Providing Leadership for a World in Need, August
Korea: Leadership and Good Governance for the Global Family, October
USA: Universal Values and Lasting Peace, December

2003

Israel: Considering the Root Causes of Conflict and Forging a Path to Lasting Peace, December
Korea: World Summit on Leadership and Governance, February
Korea: Global Governance at a Turning Point, July
Korea: The World at a Turning Point, August
Lebanon: Roundtable on Religion and Peace, February
USA: The Middle East Peace Initiative, February-March
USA: The Middle East Peace Initiative II, June
USA: Interreligious and International Peace Council Inaugural Meeting, October

2002

Korea: Establishing a Culture of Peace, February
UK: State of the Muslim World Today, August
USA: Governance and the Role of Religion in Peace and Security, September
USA: God and World Peace, December

2001

Indonesia: Islam and the Future of World Peace, December
Turkey: International Leadership Seminar, July
USA: Dialogue and Harmony among Civilizations, January
USA: Serving the Nation, Serving the World, May
USA: Global Violence, Crisis and Hope, October

2000

USA: Renewing the United Nations and Building a Culture of Peace, August
USA: The Millennium Declaration of the United Nations, A Response from Civil Society, October