Cotonou, Benin – UPF-Africa organized a commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19, 2026, in Cotonou, followed by the official signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ecumenical Foundation for Peace in Africa (FOPA). The event was held in the Conference Hall of the Permanent Representation of ECOWAS in Benin. The event paid tribute to the legacy and universal values upheld by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It also formalized a strategic

Communities around the world mark World Religion Day on January 18, 2025, observed each year on the third Sunday in January. First initiated in 1950 by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baháʼís of the United States, the day has grown beyond its original setting and is now widely hosted by interfaith and multifaith coalitions. It invites reflection on a practical truth: when spiritual communities meet with humility and clarity, public life can regain moral depth and soc

Conakry, Guinea – In a vital humanitarian effort to support the most vulnerable members of society, UPF-Guinea organized a wide-scale distribution of specialized sanitary and nutritional kits in January, 2026. This initiative was specifically designed to improve the care and survival rates of premature infants. UPF volunteers distributed the health and nutrition kits to a comprehensive network of medical facilities, including two university teaching hospitals, five regional

Voronezh, Russia – UPF-Russia, together with the Movement of the First, organized an environmental quest on December 24, 2025, titled “Guardians of the Voronezh Region” for 200 students of Secondary School No. 13 in the city of Voronezh. The event was dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the Voronezh Governorate. Through an engaging game format, students explored the natural wealth of their home region, learned about key environmental challenges, and discovered simple yet i

As we welcome the dawn of 2026, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt gratitude to all leaders of Universal Peace Federation worldwide, and to our dedicated Ambassadors for Peace. The year 2025 was highlighted by the successful culmination of World Summit 2025, which convened current and former heads of state, legislators, diplomats, scholars, religious leaders and civil society leaders from every continent. Under the theme “Contemporary Challenges to World Order: Estab

Pô, Burkina Faso – In the city of Pô, the capital of Nahouri Province, UPF-Burkina Faso (UPF-BF) organized a peace conference on December 27, 2025, with the objectives of promoting peace and strengthening social cohesion, as well as expanding the national network of ambassadors for peace. The event brought together a wide cross-section of society, including administrative authorities, traditional leaders, religious figures, women leaders, youth representatives, and economic

IMAP, Canada – This end-of-year webinar, in which UPF-Canada partnered with the International Media Association for Peace (IMAP), featured Dr. Massimo Introvigne , Dr. Franco Famularo , and Mr. Isaac Jeong examining the politically motivated persecution of religions under democratic governments in Northeast Asia. The panel discussed recent raids on churches, arrests of pastors, and the implications of these actions. They also addressed the role of anti-cult campaigns, coordi

Dear Ambassadors for Peace, partners, and leaders of the Universal Peace Federation across the globe, At this sacred and joyful season of Christmas, I extend warm greetings to each of you. As members of a diverse global family committed to peace, human dignity, and mutual respect, we are united by a spiritual vision that transcends borders and differences. Our founders, Dr. Hak Ja Han and the late Rev. Sun Myung Moon, taught that true and lasting peace arises when humanity li

Struga, North Macedonia – A three-day seminar for peace ambassadors on the theme “Love God, Love People, Love the Nation” took place in Struga, North Macedonia, on December 19-21, 2025. Held by UPF-Balkans, in partnership with the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU), the meeting brought together around seventy leaders of Peace Councils, members of the Peace Federation Steering Committee, and ambassadors for peace from Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia

Paynesville, Liberia – As part of its 100 Days of Harmony and Hope campaign, UPF-Liberia organized a character and peace education program on December 17, 2025, for students at the Calvary Chapel Mission School in Paynesville. Students in the 12 th grade participated in interactive learning sessions facilitated by Mr. Jee Do Arko and Pastor McCarthy Teayah, secretary general of UPF-Liberia. The lectures addressed key themes of character development and peace practices, en

Lusaka, Zambia – An interfaith dialogue at the Peace Embassy in Lusaka on December 18, 2025, brought together religious leaders representing Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism. The event, organized by UPF-Zambia, drew more than 60 participants for talks on the theme “Interreligious Dialogue – Unity in Diversity.” The program aimed to promote peace, mutual understanding, and peaceful coexistence by creating a safe platform for interreligious exchange. Participants sha

Buenos Aires, Argentina – To celebrate its 20 th anniversary and conclude its 2025 series of activities, UPF-Argentina held an event at Galicia House in Buenos Aires on December 18, 2025. Members of UPF’s governing board and Peace Council, as well as coordinators, representatives and members of various UPF-Argentina teams were present. A number of individuals were recognized for their service and support, and congratulatory messages were shared. Opening prayers were offered