Phnom Penh, Cambodia – On September 15, 2026, a seminar on “Character Education and International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer” was held at the Cambodian University for Specialties (CUS) in Phnom Penh, with over 200 participants. The program brought together university leaders, educators, youth leaders, students and invited guests to discuss character development, youth leadership, peacebuilding and environmental responsibility. The program opened with welcome

London, United Kingdom – Young people explored paths to leadership, public speaking, confidence and peacebuilding during the September session of UPF-UK’s Youth Leadership and Peacebuilding Program, held on September 12, 2026, at UPF headquarters in London. Under the theme “Finding Your Voice, Strengthening Your Leadership,” the afternoon combined practical public-speaking training, mindfulness, leadership insights and presentations from participants on the change they hope t

Montreal, Canada – A sunny Saturday morning was the backdrop for the 8th annual Peace Road Montreal event, honoring the UPF founders’ 1981 initiative to build an international highway of peace across the globe from Cape of Good Hope in South Africa to Santiago, Chile. A visionary project of this magnitude must start somewhere, and it has to gradually garner support of the world’s population to the degree that governments agree to cooperate by building their portions of the ro

Godomey, Benin – UPF-Benin held a commemoration to mark the 14th anniversary of the ascension of UPF-co-founder Rev. Sun Myung Moon on September 12, 2026, at the Peace Embassy in Godomey. The event, “Remembering the Life and Service of Rev. Sun Myung Moon and the Legacy of UPF,” was organized together with UPF affiliates including the Women’s Federation for World Peace, Family Federation for World Peace, and Youth and Students for Peace. It also celebrated the 21st anniversar

South and Central America – UPF-Latin America and the Caribbean and the International Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) held an online forum via Zoom on September 11, 2026, titled "From Barriers to Bridges: Faith, Freedom and Development in Latin America – Family and Future," featuring distinguished men and women of deep spirituality, experience and leadership from various faith traditions across the region. The event was moderated by Mr. Mario Salinas, regional se

Paris, France – A discussion meeting devoted to the mission and responsibility of UPF Ambassadors for Peace was held on September 5, 2026, at the Paris headquarters of UPF-France. The meeting marked the beginning of a new season of activities for the French network, with a renewed commitment to strengthening their engagement in promoting peace, dialogue and cooperation. Mr. Patrick Jouan, vice president of UPF-France, warmly welcomed the participants, including several new gu

UPF-EUME – UPF-Europe and Middle East (EUME), together with the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD), convened an international webinar on September 3, 2026, titled “Peace in the Middle East: The Contribution of Religions.” The speakers addressed the urgent necessity of track-two diplomacy and religious peacebuilding in light of ongoing regional conflicts. Recognizing that formal political mechanisms often fail to address deep-seated human and social wo

Selangor, Malaysia – Providing students from low-income families with practical assistance – both material and educational – is the goal of an initiative developed by UPF-Malaysia called “Circle of Light.” On September 2, 2026, UPF-Malaysia, in partnership with Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) Malaysia, brought this program to Pulau Carey High School in Selangor. The program featured multiple distributions of community and educational support under the Circle of Ligh

The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) notes with deep concern the first-instance ruling issued today by the Seoul Central District Court in the proceedings concerning Dr. Hak Ja Han, co-founder of UPF. UPF is an international non-governmental organization holding General Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. Founded in 2005, it convenes thousands of Ambassadors for Peace—women and men of diverse national, cultural and religious backgrounds—wh

City of San Marino, Republic of San Marino – Jewish and Palestinian children traveled together from Israel to San Marino to take part in a Soccer for Peace tournament from August 23-29, 2026, reviving the tradition after a six-year hiatus. The 22-person delegation comprised equal numbers of Jewish and Arab participants: nine Jewish children and nine Muslim children aged 12–13, along with two adult mentors from each community. The leadership team supporting the youth inclu

Voronezh, Russia – On August 29, 2026, an Environmental Education Day was held for children at a summer camp in Voronezh Region, Russia. The project was organized by Ms. Elena Knyazeva, coordinator of environmental programs for UPF-Russia. Around 150 children took part in the program, with teachers from the Palace of Children and Youth Creativity volunteering to support the activities. The children completed assignments on local history and the history of their native region,

Auckland, New Zealand – A memorial to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the passing of UPF founder Rev. Sun Myung Moon was held at the Parnell Peace Embassy on August 29, 2026. The “Legacy of Love and Peace Exhibition” highlighted Rev. Moon’s lifelong dedication to peace, interfaith harmony, family values, humanitarian service, education, and the vision of “one human family under God.” Through speeches, music, a video presentation, and a guided exhibition tour, participants