In peace sons bury fathers, but war violates the order of nature, and fathers bury sons.
Herodotus

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"Peace, One Family at a Time"
What We Value, What We Do



Value of the Family:
Uplift the universal value of the family, marriage, parenting, and the older generation. Family, as the school of love and character, is the building block of peace.
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Promoting a Family-friendly Culture:
Grass-roots initiatives by Ambassadors for Peace in various parts of the world to strengthen marriage and family
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Network and Resources:
Participate in conferences and UN symposiums, meet others and share best practices and  educational programs that help develop healthy relationships
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We Need Your Wisdom!

We invite Ambassadors for Peace to submit insights from their religious tradition about the value of the family and apply this to the theme of the UN Economic and Social Council's annual meeting in July: "improving global public health." Email statements (maximum 100 words) to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


UPF Declaration on Families
For reports about the celebration of the International Day of Families in more than 30 nations, click here.