Victoria, Seychelles - UPF-Seychelles organized an International Peace Day Conference on September 24. Participants included members of the National Assembly, Ambassadors for Peace and NGO representatives. The message of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was read and a video was shown about UPF's good governance for peace and development initiative. After observing a moment of silent prayer, a closing peace song was sung.

UPF celebrated the United Nations International Day of Peace 2009 with service and cultural programs in various nations.

On the occasion of and in support of the International Day of Peace, September 21st, 2009, for which Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon gave the motto “We Must Disarm” (WMD), with a focus on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, the Universal Peace Federation offers the following affirmations.

UPF celebrated the United Nations International Day of Peace with interreligious prayers at events in various nations.

Buenos Aires, Argentina - Since wars begin in the minds of men, in the minds of men the defenses of peace must be constructed.

Sydney, Australia - UPF-Australia collaborated with the Ministry of Peace in a peace vigil.

Cotonou, Benin - On September 20, there was a gathering at the National Assembly to share about peace.

Sofia, Bulgaria - UPF-Bulgaria celebrated the International Day of Peace at the Peace Embassy in Sofia.

Ottawa, Canada - Events in a 13-day Festival of Peace addressed profound questions.

Macao, China - The Family Federation for World Peace challenged people to create inner peace.

Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire - After invocations by an imam and a pastor, Mr. Gabriel Likane described principles of peace.

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo - A lecture on the Cause and Resolution of Conflict drew interest.