IAACP Asia-Pacific – An online program titled “Peace Through Arts and Culture: Building Trust and Understanding” served as the official launch of the International Association of Arts and Culture for Peace (IAACP) in the Asia Pacific region on August 1, 2026. The program began with a warm welcome by the MC, Ms. Mee Hwa Atimalala Yamada, president of the International Association of Youth and Students for Peace (IAYSP) in Oceania. This was followed by an introductory video, “T

IAED, United States – In the United States, voices from all sides of the political and economic spectrum are raising concerns with the direction of the economy and its effect on social cohesion. From the concentration of economic wealth and power of global corporations, the unaccountability of large bureaucratic institutions to the feelings of many that the system is rigged against them, there is a need to find clarity on central issues and consensus on an upward path toward

Tegucigalpa, Honduras – In the context of the International Day Against Trafficking in Persons, El Global News (EGN) was officially launched as a specialized digital newspaper with global reach dedicated to informing, investigating and raising awareness of human trafficking and associated violence from a human rights, gender, diversity and inclusion perspective. The launch took place on July 30, 2026, at London Hall in the Clarion Hotel in Tegucigalpa. The International Media

Global IAPD – The 2nd Global Interfaith Prayer for the Nation and the World, “Prayer and World Peace,” sponsored by the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD), was held on July 30, 2026. Participating in the virtual program were 52 people on Zoom from different parts of the world. Three faith leaders – from Japan, the United States and the United Kingdom – shared their thoughts about the power of prayer and world peace. Patriarch George A. Stallings, Jr.,

IAACP USA – Due to music's profound effect on people, young and old, the International Association of Arts and Culture for Peace (IAACP) webinar on July 30, 2026, featured three young artists who are active in their communities in bringing a positive message to young people through their music. These young artists have embraced the ideals that IAACP advocates and they have created music videos that promote the creation of a culture of peace. To open the program, titled "Youn

Washington, D.C., United States – The July 29, 2028 biweekly UPF Stopping the Violence in America webinar featured Mr. Robert Williams, founder and executive director of Keeping Communities On Guard (KCOG), a grassroots organization based in Kansas City, Missouri. The webinar opened with an overview of UPF’s four-year initiative to address gun violence and the evolution of the National Stopping the Violence Best Practices Task Force. Participants were reminded of the initiati

IMAP, United States – The International Media Association for Peace (IMAP) convened its monthly webinar on July 28, 2026 to examine the state of religious freedom domestically and globally. The program, titled "Let Freedom Ring: Religious Freedom in the US and around the World: Why it Matters Now More than Ever" was hosted by Ms. Peggy Yujiri, executive director of UPF-Colorado. The session featured three panelists: Dr. Aaron Rhodes, Ms. Rachel Miner, and Mr. Dan Fefferman.

IAPP, EUME – The International Association of Academicians for Peace (IAAP) Europe and Middle East (EUME) hosted a webinar entitled "Re-imagining the United Nations for a New Era of Peace" on July 28, 2026. Ms. Jennifer Lambert, a research fellow for UPF-EUME, served as the moderator, welcoming participants from around the world. She noted that the event was taking place at a significant moment, as the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, continues its 80th General Asse

United States – Across the United States, UPF chapters celebrated National Parents’ Day in July, with programs honoring exemplary parents, strengthening community partnerships, and promoting the family as the cornerstone of peaceful societies. Twenty-one local chapters held events from July 18 to 26, 2026, recognizing outstanding families and community leaders. Many celebrations featured proclamations from elected officials, musical performances, family tributes, interfaith p

Washington, D.C., United States – To mark National Parents' Day – designated as the fourth Sunday in July in the United States – UPF-USA hosted a celebration in the Arbor Ballroom of the Washington Times building in Washington, D.C. on July 25, 2026. The event brought together 170 guests and supporters of UPF to honor exemplary families and promote the importance of strong family values as the foundation of society. Ms. Kaeleigh Moffitt, president of UPF-USA, served as master

From February 20 to June 1, 2026, UPF invited its chapters, associations, Ambassadors for Peace and partner organizations to take part in the 100 Days of Serving Community campaign. March focused on partnerships, April on service and May on families. The campaign concluded on the United Nations Global Day of Parents. The campaign began with a question: How can an international peace organization become more useful in the communities where its members and partners live? Peace

Bangkok, Thailand – A group of two pastors and ten youths from the Chin Christian Council in Australia (CCCA) visited the UPF Peace Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand on July 10, 2026, as part of their 10-day educational tour through Thailand. UPF-Thailand, in collaboration with FFWPU Indochina and IAYSP Thailand, prepared a special youth leadership training program for them on the theme “Let’s Become Peacemakers.” After a light dinner, FFWPU representative Ms. NweNwe from Myanmar