Reykjavik, Iceland – An interreligious gathering organized by UPF-Iceland marked the International Day of Peace in Reykjavík on September 20, 2026. Participants included representatives of the Lutheran and Catholic Churches, Buddhist and Muslim communities, the Humanists, and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The varied contributions from the different communities, including musical performances, helped create a warm and open atmosphere. A representa

Dublin, Ireland – To mark the International Day of Peace, on September 20, 2026, UPF-Ireland organized a Peace Road walk to historical sites, following by a luncheon and an afternoon forum. Participants gathered outside Unity House, the headquarters of UPF-Ireland in Dublin, and proceeded to walk to the General Post Office (GPO), the site of the 1916 Proclamation of the Republic. This act 110 years ago, when Ireland declared its independence from the United Kingdom, represe

Kathmandu, Nepal – In partnership with the Karmashil Women Society, UPF-Nepal organized a commemorative and educational program to mark the UN International Day of Peace on September 20, 2026, at Bajrabarahi Resort in Shankharapur Municipality of Kathmandu. The program brought together 62 participants, including the deputy mayor, former deputy mayor, educators, journalists, women leaders and activists, entrepreneurs, civic leaders, government representatives and community mem

On September 21, the United Nations marks the International Day of Peace under the theme, “Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.” The observance comes one day before the opening of the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 22, under the theme, “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.” Together, these two themes carry a timely and complementary message: Restoring trust at

Gzira, Malta – An interfaith dialogue on sustainable development took place in the town of Gzira on September 19, 2026, at the Gzira Local Council Hall. The event was organized in collaboration with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Malta and the Gzira Local Council. The discussion centered on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how communities of different faiths, social organizations, and local councils can help educate those in their local areas and the general pub

Melbourne, Australia – UPF-Australia and the Australian Peace Council brought together 60 community leaders, educators, multicultural representatives and peacebuilders in Melbourne on September 19, 2026, for a special conference marking the United Nations International Day of Peace. Held under the UN theme “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day,” the conference explored how peace can be strengthened through practical action in families, communities, schools an

Paris, France – The United Nations’ theme for this year’s International Day of Peace – “Investing in Peace for All, Everywhere, Every Day” – brings the concept of peacebuilding very close to home. Reflecting this idea, UPF-France and the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) organized a gathering on September 19, 2026, at UPF’s Paris headquarters on the theme “The Family as an Everyday Peacemaker.” The speakers offered thoughtful insights relevant to the complex realitie

Birmingham, United Kingdom – A melting pot of people – of all races, cultures, faiths, social backgrounds and different generations – joined a Family Festival and Peace Blessing in Birmingham on September 19, 2026, to celebrate the UN International Day of Peace. The event was co-sponsored by UPF-Birmingham and the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU). All 150 participants shared a belief in the value of the family and the home as the starting point for he

Manila, Philippines – The Fusion Fest 2026 Youth Assembly, hosted by the International Association of Youth and Students for Peace – Pilipinas (IAYSP-Pilipinas) in partnership with the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification – Philippines (FFWPU), brought together more than a thousand participants onsite and online from the Philippines and various parts of the Asia-Pacific region. The event took place at the Philippine Christian University in Manila on September 19,

Puerto San Julián, Argentina – Every year, one Argentine city is selected as the main venue for the national Peace Road event, organized by UPF-Argentina. On September 18, the southern city of Puerto San Julián in Santa Cruz province – where the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition landed in 1520 – was introduced as the main venue for Argentina’s 2026 Peace Road, at a lively event in the Teatro Talía Cinema. During the event, led by the municipality’s mayor M

Lima, Peru – Songs and dances from the African diaspora enlivened an event in Lima on September 4, 2026, organized by UPF-Peru to commemorate the International Day for People of African Descent. The event, which featured local speakers of African descent, took place in the auditorium at UPF headquarters in Miraflores, Lima, and was attended by 80 guests. The program opened with a prayer by Pastor Orestes Sánchez Luis of the Assemblies of God. Pastor Sánchez is Peru coordinat

Tirana, Albania – A double celebration marked UPF-Albania’s 21st anniversary and the UN International Day of Peace at the Peace Embassy in Tirana on September 15, 2026. UPF-Albania organized the event together with the Tirana Regional Peace Council. Present were more than120 ambassadors for peace, distinguished personalities from various fields, and special guests from Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina. These celebrations were also in