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UPF Offers Condolences on the Passing of Pope Francis
His Holiness Pope Francis greets Dr. Tageldin I. Hamad during a private audience at the Vatican in 2019 Washington, DC, United States –...
Apr 22, 2025
World Summit 2025 Program Summary
Seoul, South Korea – World Summit 2025 was held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from April 10 to 13 under the theme “Contemporary Challenges to World Order: Establishing a New Era of Peace and Prosperity.” In many ways, this Summit marked a departure for UPF. While previous summits have hosted international academic conferences, interreligious assemblies and the Sun Hak Peace Prize awards, this summit also featured the participation of intergovernmental bodies, such as FOPREL
Apr 15, 2025
Award Ceremony Honors Sunhak Peace Prize Laureates
Seoul, South Korea – Three problem-solvers who are creatively and successfully tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges were...
Apr 14, 2025
Experts Suggest Ways to Manage Climate Crises
Seoul, South Korea – Two experts on climate change and the environment addressed a breakout session on environmental issues during the...
Apr 12, 2025
First Ladies Highlight Women’s Role in Securing Peace
Seoul, South Korea – An upbeat and inspiring program, hosted by the International Association of First Ladies for Peace (IAFLP), brought...
Apr 12, 2025
Plans for Asia Pacific Union Forum Garner Multilateral Support
Seoul, South Korea – Speakers from the Asia Pacific region and beyond gave their perspectives on the creation of an Asia Pacific Union...
Apr 11, 2025
Global Leaders Address the Opening of World Summit 2025
Seoul, South Korea – World Summit 2025 opened at the Lotte World Hotel in Seoul on April 11, bringing together political and religious...
Apr 11, 2025
UPF's 2025 New Year's Message
Dear Respected Ambassadors for Peace, As we turn the page on an eventful 2024, I extend to you my deepest gratitude for your dedication...
Dec 29, 2024
UPF Statement on UN International Day of Peace 2024
Building a Culture of Peace as One Human Family As we observe the International Day of Peace on September 21, 2024, we reaffirm our...
Sep 19, 2024
Leaders Affirm Original Meaning of Universal Human Rights at the UN
New York, United States – Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on November 16 and 17 at...
Nov 16, 2023
Conference of NGOs Celebrates 75 Years of UN Relations
New York, United States – To mark its 75th anniversary, the Conference of NGOs at the United Nations (CoNGO) held a commemorative event...
Oct 26, 2023
Innovation and Dedication Enable Girls' Education in Afghanistan
New York, USA – The UN NGO Committee on the Family–New York co-sponsored with the Universal Peace Federation a webinar titled, “Girls’...
Oct 25, 2023
Response and Call to Action on Israel and Gaza
Response and Call to Action on Israel and Gaza A Statement by Universal Peace Federation International October 25, 2023 The senseless...
Oct 24, 2023
UN NGO Committee Awards Dignitaries for Service Reflecting UN Spirit
New York, USA – The NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns-NY recognized four outstanding individuals for their...
Oct 23, 2023
UPF Statement on UN International Day of Peace 2023
UPF International—The Universal Peace Federation enthusiastically affirms the United Nations International Day of Peace 2023 theme of...
Sep 20, 2023
UPF and UN Mission of Oman Co-Sponsor UN Global Day of Parents Webinar
United Nations, New York—With the co-sponsorship of the Permanent Mission of the Sultanate of Oman to the UN, UPF organized the UN Global...
Jun 1, 2023
UPF-Korea Holds 19th Forum for a Unified Korea
Seoul, Korea—UPF-Korea hosted the 19th UPF Forum for a Heavenly Unified Korea, featuring Chairman of The Washington Times Mr. Thomas...
May 30, 2023
A New Era: UPF Leadership Transition
Tarrytown, New York—The UPF worldwide community celebrated a new chapter in its history with the installation of Dr. Chang Shik Yang as...
May 25, 2023
Experts Analyze UN ECOSOC Research on Demographics
New York, USA—As the world just reached a record population height of eight billion and yet many countries are distressed with their...
May 15, 2023
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