Brussels, Belgium  – In partnership with the office of Hon. Lukas Mandl , an Austrian member of the European Parliament, UPF-Europe and Middle East (UPF-EUME) organized a European Leadership Conference on November 19, 2025, under the theme “Balkan Stability and European Security.” The event took place at the European Parliament in Brussels and brought together more than 100 participants from across Europe and the Balkan region. The conference provided a constructive platform

On November 16, the United Nations commemorates the International Day for Tolerance , proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1996. At a time when mistrust, polarization and targeted misinformation strain relations within and between societies, this observance calls on states, educators, media and civil society to strengthen learning, law and public life in a way that allows people with different convictions and histories to coexist peacefully. It also supports the achieveme

Buenos Aires, Argentina  – Provincial authorities from Santa Fe province joined community representatives and peace ambassadors on November 11, 2025, at a program held by UPF-Argentina to introduce its 11 th  annual Peace Road activities. The event was held at the province’s official office, Santa Fe House, in Buenos Aires. This year’s Peace Road theme is “Peace Flourishes in the Argentinian Embrace.” Mr. Hernán Rossi , secretary of the Santa Fe government’s federal delegatio

Bratislava, Slovakia  – The Peace Embassy in Bratislava was filled to capacity on November 6, 2025, as friends and supporters of UPF-Slovakia gathered to celebrate the organization‘s 20th anniversary.   UPF-Slovakia was inaugurated at the prestigious Slovak National Theater on October 31, 2005, in the presence of its founders Rev. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon. From the very beginning, the development of the organization was steady, and was greatly enhanced by the op

Meersburg, Germany  – More than fifty participants from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein met in the small but internationally known town of Meersburg, on Lake Constance in Germany, for a discussion on the theme, “The World at a Turning Point – What Values Will Secure Our Future?” The conference took part from November 1-2, 2025.   The mayor of Meersburg, Mr. Robert Scherer , opened the conference with welcoming remarks, linking his motto, “Peace begins in the m

Tirana, Albania – The final week of October was a busy time for UPF-Albania, with four events in four different cities, honoring local peacemakers and celebrating the nation’s annual Month of Literature. Dimal – A Cooperation Agreement was signed between the Municipality of Dimal and UPF-Albania on October 27, marking a new chapter of collaboration toward a culture of peace and civic harmony. The meeting brought together UPF’s leadership, including Mr. Ymer Hoxha and Mr. Syrj

Kumasi, Ghana  – The morning of October 31, 2025, at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi was alive with energy, color, and anticipation. Over 300 participants had gathered, from traditional leaders in their resplendent regalia to security officials, youth activists, religious figures, and ambassadors for peace, for the official start of Ghana’s 100-Day Harmony and Hope Campaign. Rev. Tegha King  opened the program with warm and compelling rema

Conakry, Guinea  – Following the regional launch of the 100-Day Harmony and Hope Campaign in Lomé on October 23, 2025, UPF-Guinea organized two key activities to mobilize communities and strengthen the capacity of ambassadors for peace. These events were held at the provisional UPF headquarters and reflected the country’s commitment to fostering unity, love, and reconciliation. The first activity, held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, focused on community mobilization and aware

Lomé, Togo  – At a major continental gathering in ECOWAS Hall in Lomé, on October 24, 2025, UPF-Africa launched the 100 Days of Harmony and Hope Campaign. The event took place in conjunction with the celebration of United Nations Day, reinforcing UPF’s continued partnership with the UN in advancing peace, unity, and shared human values throughout Africa. Organized in a hybrid format, the launch brought together around 100 participants in person and more than 535 virtual atten

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

Copenhagen, Denmark  – On Sunday, October 19, 2025, UPF-Denmark celebrated the UN International Day of Peace 2025 under the theme “Act Now for a Peaceful World.” The event took place in the historic former Landsting Chamber of the Danish Parliament, now its largest meeting room. Originally planned earlier in the autumn, the event was postponed due to Denmark’s EU presidency meetings.  The 150 participants included ambassadors for peace, politicians, religious and community le

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

Beirut, Lebanon  – City officials, educators and community leaders joined UPF ambassadors for peace at a celebration to mark UPF’s 20 th anniversary on October 14, 2025, at the Palm Beach Hotel in Beirut.  UPF-Lebanon President Mr. Thomas Schellen gave the welcoming remarks, followed by a presentation by Secretary General Ms. Hermine Schellen, highlighting UPF activities over the past 20 years, starting from the early years. Ambassadors of Peace Sheikh Sohayb and Mrs. Patr

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...