Paris, France  – To mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, a conference was held on November 7, 2025, at the headquarters of UPF-France at Espace Barrault in Paris. Under the theme “At 80 – What Future for the United Nations?” the event was dedicated to examining the organization’s founding principles, its evolving objectives, and its prospects in a rapidly transforming global context. Eighty years after the adoption of the San Francisco Charter, mul

Tirana, Albania – The final week of October was a busy time for UPF-Albania, with four events in four different cities, honoring local peacemakers and celebrating the nation’s annual Month of Literature. Dimal – A Cooperation Agreement was signed between the Municipality of Dimal and UPF-Albania on October 27, marking a new chapter of collaboration toward a culture of peace and civic harmony. The meeting brought together UPF’s leadership, including Mr. Ymer Hoxha and Mr. Syrj

London, United Kingdom  – How can artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and cyber security contribute to a more trustworthy and human-centered digital economy? This question was addressed at a thought-provoking program convened by the International Association for Peace and Economic Development (IAED-UK), an initiative of UPF-UK, on October 22, 2025 in London. The program, “Building Trust in a Digital Age: Blockchain, AI, and Cyber Security,” was moderated by Mr. Kostas K

Monza, Italy  – “Do not forget the Burmese people.” This was the appeal made by Mr. Kim   Aris  at a roundtable event in Monza on October 22, 2025. Mr. Aris is the son of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, who is currently imprisoned by the military regime in Myanmar.   A London resident engaged in advocating for the release of his mother and other political prisoners in his home country, Mr. Aris – after a lengthy meeting with Mayor Paolo Pilotto – shared his t

Copenhagen, Denmark  – On Sunday, October 19, 2025, UPF-Denmark celebrated the UN International Day of Peace 2025 under the theme “Act Now for a Peaceful World.” The event took place in the historic former Landsting Chamber of the Danish Parliament, now its largest meeting room. Originally planned earlier in the autumn, the event was postponed due to Denmark’s EU presidency meetings.  The 150 participants included ambassadors for peace, politicians, religious and community le

Geneva, Switzerland  – The conference “No Peace without Women: No More War – Can We?” featured two distinguished panels of UN officials, government representatives, journalists, and civil society leaders, who highlighted the indispensable role of women and faith-based actors in peacebuilding and the prevention of war. The program was co-organized by the Women’s Federation for World Peace International (WFWPI) and the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), and held in the Palais de

Beirut, Lebanon  – City officials, educators and community leaders joined UPF ambassadors for peace at a celebration to mark UPF’s 20 th anniversary on October 14, 2025, at the Palm Beach Hotel in Beirut.  UPF-Lebanon President Mr. Thomas Schellen gave the welcoming remarks, followed by a presentation by Secretary General Ms. Hermine Schellen, highlighting UPF activities over the past 20 years, starting from the early years. Ambassadors of Peace Sheikh Sohayb and Mrs. Patr

Moscow, Russia  – On October 13, 2025, a roundtable titled “Global Initiatives of BRICS+ Countries in the Fields of Economy, New Technologies, Culture, and Education” was held at the State Duma of the Russian Federation. The event was organized within the framework of the BRICS Cultural Media Forum in partnership with the Moscow branch of UPF. The session was moderated by Mr. Sergey Dvoryanov , president of the international club Amicability, who is an expert in international

Voronezh, Russia  – Games and an “eco-picnic” attracted around 60 participants at the City Botanical Garden in Voronezh on October 11, 2025. The activities were organized by Ms.   Elena Knyazeva , coordinator of environmental programs of UPF-Russia, in cooperation with Mr. Mikhail Glushchenko , a well-known traveler and environmental activist from Voronezh. The initiative aimed to promote environmental awareness and civic responsibility through practical action. Participants

Helsinki, Finland  – On a sunny, windy Saturday afternoon, on October 11, 2025, around thirty people joined in the Peace Road Walk in the heart of Helsinki, Finland. It was a public expression of mutual understanding and cooperation among people of various religions and ethnic groups. Mr. Keijo Mikkanen,  a representative of UPF-Finland, the organizer, greeted the public in front of the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Cathedral of the Diocese of Helsinki, at the central Market S

Berlin, Germany  – As the issue of mental illness is increasingly impacting families and societies around the world, UPF-Berlin organized a discussion on this topic on October 11, 2025, inviting two speakers to share their experiences with this phenomenon. The program coincided with the UN-designated Mental Health Day, set as October 10 in 1992, to shed light on the growing prevalence of mental illness, and to raise understanding for those affected. Mental illnesses have exis

Jerusalem, Israel  – To celebrate the weeklong festival of Sukkot, UPF-Israel partnered with the Reform Jewish community for a program of...

London, United Kingdom  – A joint celebration of the UN International Day of Peace and the 20th anniversary of UPF’s founding, attended...

Munich, Germany  – On the occasion of the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Munich and the Women's Federation for World Peace (WFWP)...

Zurich, Switzerland  – A rich diversity of backgrounds and cultures characterized the group that gathered in Zurich on September 27,...

Geneva, Switzerland – During the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, on September 26, 2025, UPF hosted a side event...

Prague, Czech Republic – To commemorate the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Czech Republic hosted a conference on September 25, 2025, at the premises of the Czech Union of Scientific and Technical Societies. This event, on the theme Sustainable Peace and Conflict Transformation, brought together experts from the fields of political science, religion, academia, and the media, to reflect on how to achieve peace in this troubled world. There were two panels. The first focused

Oslo, Norway  – In the main library of Oslo, UPF-Norway celebrated the UN International Day of Peace on September 22, 2025, with an event...

Yerevan, Armenia  – It has become a beautiful tradition in Armenia to celebrate September 21 – both the country’s Independence Day and...

Chisinau, Moldova  – Stories, crafts and games delighted dozens of children and their families at UPF-Moldova’s outdoor celebration of...