On behalf of the founders of the Universal Peace Federation, Dr. Hak Ja Han   and her late husband, Dr. Sun Myung Moon, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Ambassador Joy Uche Angela Ogwu, former foreign minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (2006–2007) and former ambassador and permanent representative of Nigeria to the United Nations (2008–2017). Ambassador Ugwu passed away on October, 13, 2025. UPF wishes her family, friends, and all who knew her pe

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

Paraná, Argentina  – For the third year, UPF-Argentina and the Pacis Nuntii Movement co-sponsored a program on the theme, “We Are Siblings, We Are Family.” This heartfelt event took place on October 9, 2025, at Mayo Hall in Paraná City, with more than 150 participants. The meeting marked the 40 th  anniversary of the Pacis Nuntii canoe expedition between the Brazilian capital of Brasilia and Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires. In 1985, the UN International Youth Year, the cano

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

Monaragala District, Sri Lanka  – Students from Kolladeniya College participated in a three-day Leadership Camp organized by UPF-Sri Lanka and the Religious Youth Service (RYS) of Sri Lanka, from October 4-6, 2025. The event was timed to coincide with World Children’s Day, which is celebrated on October 1 in Sri Lanka. The camp was guided by the senior leadership of the organizing bodies, including Dr. Chula Senarathna , secretary general of UPF-Sri Lanka; Mrs. Dineesha Liyan

Kampala, Uganda  – September was a busy month for UPF-Uganda, which organized a series of events across the country under the theme “Peaceful Family: The Basic Building Block for World Peace.” The events were conducted in collaboration with the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU) and partner schools, engaging youth, educators, community leaders, and ambassadors for peace. Activities were held across five venues between September 21 and 30, 2025, emphasiz

Accra, Ghana  – In observance of the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Ghana held an interfaith event under the theme “Resilience Through Solidarity: Advancing Peace in Challenging Times” on September 29, 2025. The commemorative event, held at the Church of the Peace Makers International in Accra, gathered 30 participants, including religious, academic, and civic leaders. The program received nationwide coverage on Ghana Television (GTV) and served as a solemn moment of reme

Sydney, Australia  – The Peace Road and Multicultural Peace Festival 2025 was held at Ismay Park in Sydney on September 28, 2025,...

Vancouver, Canada  – A seminar on the theme “Religious Faith under Attack Worldwide” brought together a group of people who share a...