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NGO Committee at UN Calls for Dynamic Commitment to Peace
New York, United States –The NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns-NY (CSVGC-NY) celebrated the UN International Day of Peace on September 19, 2025, at the Church Center for the United Nations in New York; the event was co-sponsored by UPF. The program opened with a moment of silence, followed by a moving prayer for peace by Dr. Joni Carley , keeper of the sacred, global advisor on values-driven leadership and cultural development, and representative of P
Sep 19
Peace Activists Urge Unity Ahead of National Referendum in Guinea
Conakry, Guinea – On September 18, 2025, UPF-Guinea celebrated the UN International Day of Peace, ahead of the national referendum scheduled for September 21. The event promoted peace, reconciliation, and social stability, with a special focus on vulnerable communities. Participants, including ambassadors for peace, local peace advocates, religious and community leaders, and women’s associations, gathered to issue a public call for dialogue, tolerance, and unity. An interfai
Sep 18
Freedom with Responsibility: A Vision for Democratic Renewal
As the United Nations marks the International Day of Democracy on September 15, 2025, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) reaffirms its...
Sep 15
UPF-Albania Celebrates 20 Years in the Service of Peace
Tirana, Albania – The Tirana Regional Peace Council joined with UPF-Albania to celebrate UPF’s 20 th anniversary and the UN...
Sep 12
UPF Celebrates 20 Years of Global Peacebuilding
This month marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), inaugurated on September 12, 2005, by Rev....
Sep 11
Toward a World Led by Principles, Not Power
As the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly convenes in New York on September 9, 2025, the Universal Peace Federation...
Sep 8
Service Beyond Borders: The Spirit of Compassion
The United Nations has designated September 5 as the International Day of Charity , to honor the legacy of Mother Teresa, founder of the...
Sep 4
UN Forum: Empowering Youth for a Culture of Peace
New York, United States – On September 2, 2025, the UN High-Level Forum on the Program of Action on the Culture of Peace 2025 took place...
Sep 2
Human Security through Trust, Not Tests
On this International Day Against Nuclear Tests, the Universal Peace Federation joins the United Nations and global civil society in...
Aug 29
Youth Support UN SDGs through Service Project in Sri Lanka
Bandarawela, Sri Lanka – To mark UN International Youth Day on August 12, Sri Lanka’s Religious Youth Service, which operates under the...
Aug 13
On Nelson Mandela International Day UPF Honors His Legacy
On Nelson Mandela International Day, UPF joins the global community in honoring the life and legacy of a leader whose commitment to...
Jul 18
NGO Committee at UN Probes Consciousness, Science and Spirit
New York, United States – The NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns-New York (CSVGC-NY) organized a UN High-Level...
Jul 17
International Day of Hope Boosts Aspirations for Peace
On the International Day of Hope , the Universal Peace Federation joins the world community in affirming the profound role of hope in...
Jul 11
Parents Day Workshop in Monrovia Honors Strong Families
Monrovia, Liberia – In collaboration with the National Association of Social Workers of Liberia, UPF-Liberia celebrated the Global Day...
Jun 30
UN80: Our Achievements Should Give Us Hope for a Better Future
Eighty years ago this month, the Charter of the United Nations was signed in San Francisco, turning the page on decades of war and...
Jun 27
Australian Ambassador for Peace Speaks at UN in Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland – During Refugee Week from June 16-22, 2025, Dr. Bruce Wong, an Australian UPF ambassador for peace, spoke at the...
Jun 25
UN IVY 2026: UPF-Russia Proposes Family Volunteerism
Moscow, Russia – The Higher School of Economics (HSE) in Moscow hosted a roundtable titled “Dialogues on the Future of Volunteering” on...
Jun 23
Protecting and Empowering Refugees around the World
The Universal Peace Federation (UPF), an NGO in general consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, stands...
Jun 19
UK Program Highlights Problem of Plastic Pollution
London, United Kingdom – To mark World Environment Day, UPF-UK, in partnership with CleanCyclers, organized an event combining film,...
Jun 17
Launch of UPF’s 100-Day Campaign to the UN International Day of Peace
Today, June 13, 2025, marks the beginning of a journey – a 100-day campaign of hope, unity, and unwavering purpose, leading to the United...
Jun 13
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