Bratislava, Slovakia  – To commemorate the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Slovakia decided to focus on Ukraine. A...

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

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

As the United Nations marks the International Day of Democracy on September 15, 2025, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) reaffirms its...

Tirana, Albania  – The Tirana Regional Peace Council joined with UPF-Albania to celebrate UPF’s 20 th  anniversary and the UN...

This month marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), inaugurated on September 12, 2005, by Rev....

As the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly convenes in New York on September 9, 2025, the Universal Peace Federation...

The United Nations has designated September 5 as the International Day of Charity , to honor the legacy of Mother Teresa, founder of the...

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...

On this International Day Against Nuclear Tests, the Universal Peace Federation joins the United Nations and global civil society in...

On Afghanistan’s Independence Day, the Universal Peace Federation extends warm congratulations to the people of Afghanistan. This is a day of unity and dignity, cherished by Afghans of all backgrounds. Afghanistan stands at a turning point. With reduced violence, new possibilities arise for lasting peace and development. We honor the nation’s rich culture, deep faith, and enduring resilience – qualities that offer a strong foundation for national unity. We especially acknowle

Bandarawela, Sri Lanka  – To mark UN International Youth Day on August 12, Sri Lanka’s Religious Youth Service, which operates under the...

On Nelson Mandela International Day, UPF joins the global community in honoring the life and legacy of a leader whose commitment to...

New York, United States  – The NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns-New York (CSVGC-NY) organized a UN High-Level...

On the International Day of Hope , the Universal Peace Federation joins the world community in affirming the profound role of hope in...

Phnom Penh, Cambodia  – Around 100 students gathered at Sovanphumi High School in Phnom Penh on July 9, 2025, to commemorate the International Day of Peace 2025, under the global theme "Act Now for a Peaceful World." The event was not only a celebration of peace, but also included a meaningful seminar focused on core values such as filial piety, purity, and character education. The event opened with warm and enthusiastic welcoming remarks by Mr. Kiet Samoeurn , director of So

Monrovia, Liberia  – In collaboration with the National Association of Social Workers of Liberia, UPF-Liberia celebrated the Global Day...

Eighty years ago this month, the Charter of the United Nations was signed in San Francisco, turning the page on decades of war and offering hope for a better future. For 80 years the United Nations has stood as the highest expression of our hopes for international cooperation, and as the fullest embodiment of our aspiration to end the “scourge of war.” Even in a world steeped in cynicism, this is a milestone worth acknowledging. The United Nations remains the only organizatio

Geneva, Switzerland  – During Refugee Week from June 16-22, 2025, Dr. Bruce Wong, an Australian UPF ambassador for peace, spoke at the...

Moscow, Russia  – The Higher School of Economics (HSE) in Moscow hosted a roundtable titled “Dialogues on the Future of Volunteering” on...