The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) is launching the global “Harmony and Hope” campaign, a 100-day initiative running from United Nations Day, October 24, 2025, to February 1, 2026, the start of World Interfaith Harmony Week. This initiative is dedicated to advancing unity, peace, and moral leadership. In line with the UN objectives for peace and sustainable development, the campaign invites partners and Ambassadors for Peace of UPF to strengthen collaboration, compassion, a

With profound sorrow and hearts filled with compassion, on behalf of Dr. Hak Ja Han, co-founder of the Universal Peace Federation International, we express our deepest condolences to Dr. Ida Odinga, to the entire Odinga family, and the people of Kenya, during this moment of national and continental mourning over the passing of the Right Honorable Raila Amolo Odinga. The passing of this beloved statesman and former prime minister is a great loss to the Republic of Kenya, to th

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

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

Munich, Germany  – On the occasion of the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Munich and the Women's Federation for World Peace (WFWP)...

Monrovia, Liberia  – More than 200 young people participated in the Run4Peace marathon in Monrovia on September 20, 2025, organized by UPF-Liberia in partnership with the African Youth Fellowship. The annual marathon is held to promote peace, unity, and reconciliation in Liberia, coinciding with the UN International Day of Peace   The race concluded with a stakeholder dialogue promoting unity, health awareness, and resilience, demonstrating how sports can serve as a catalyst

Montréal, Canada  – On the warm and sunny morning of September 13, 2025, UPF-Quebec marked its 8 th  annual Peace Road event in...

Lusaka, Zambia  – UPF-Zambia joined the global community in celebrating three historic occasions: the United Nations International Day of Peace under the theme “Act Now for a Peaceful World,” observed on September 21; the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations under the theme “Building Our Future Together”; and the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Universal Peace Federation on September 12, 2005, in New York by Rev. Sun Myung Moon and his wife, Dr. Hak

As we approach 2026, the Universal Peace Federation embraces the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development. Proclaimed...

Buenos Aires, Argentina  – The Rotary Club of Montserrat and its satellite Club of Communities joined with UPF-Argentina and the City...

Democratic Republic of the Congo  – UPF-DRC celebrated two milestones on September 20–21, 2025: the 45th International Day of Peace and the 20th anniversary of UPF’s founding, with events in two cities. Matadi CIty  – In Matadi, Kongo Central Province, UPF-DRC organized a celebration in partnership with the Urban Youth Council and the NGO Femmes en Action. The celebration took place over two days, featuring both a formal conference and a vibrant cultural event that brought t

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic  – With the participation of 100 ambassadors for peace, including three new ambassadors who were...

Dublin, Ireland  – UPF-Ireland marked the UN International Day of Peace 2025 with its annual Peace Road Walk on September 21, 2025....

On this twenty-first day of September 2025, the Universal Peace Federation joins the world in solemn observance of the International Day...

Cotonou, Benin  – UPF-Africa and its Benin chapter held a grand commemorative ceremony in Cotonou on September 20, 2025, to celebrate both the 20th anniversary of UPF’s founding and the 45th UN International Day of Peace. Under the theme, “As Ambassadors for Peace, Let Us Act Now in Harmony for a Peaceful World,” 130 participants attended the event, and nearly 400 joined through Zoom and UPF-Africa’s digital platforms. A local television network broadcast the ceremony, extend

Melbourne, Australia  –  Presentations on the principles and challenges of peacebuilding, followed by practical applications, engaged...

Auckland, New Zealand – About forty people came together at the Parnell Peace Embassy to mark the UN International Day of...

Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso  – A delegation from UPF-Burkina Faso paid a courtesy visit to His Majesty Naaba Kiba , King of Yatenga, on September 19, 2025, as part of preparations for the National Summit for Peace and Social Cohesion. Led by Cheick Malick Ouédraogo , the group of 20 ambassadors for peace gathered at the royal palace in Ouahigouya to discuss the role of traditional authority in fostering unity and applying UPF’s Five Principles of Peace. His Majesty expressed dee