As we welcome the dawn of 2026, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt gratitude to all leaders of Universal Peace Federation worldwide, and to our dedicated Ambassadors for Peace. The year 2025 was highlighted by the successful culmination of World Summit 2025, which convened current and former heads of state, legislators, diplomats, scholars, religious leaders and civil society leaders from every continent. Under the theme “Contemporary Challenges to World Order: Estab

Dear Ambassadors for Peace, partners, and leaders of the Universal Peace Federation across the globe, At this sacred and joyful season of Christmas, I extend warm greetings to each of you. As members of a diverse global family committed to peace, human dignity, and mutual respect, we are united by a spiritual vision that transcends borders and differences. Our founders, Dr. Hak Ja Han and the late Rev. Sun Myung Moon, taught that true and lasting peace arises when humanity li

Struga, North Macedonia  – A three-day seminar for peace ambassadors on the theme “Love God, Love People, Love the Nation” took place in Struga, North Macedonia, on December 19-21, 2025. Held by UPF-Balkans, in partnership with the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU), the meeting brought together around seventy leaders of Peace Councils, members of the Peace Federation Steering Committee, and ambassadors for peace from Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia

Nijmegen, Netherlands  – Adopting the UN theme for Human Rights Day – “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials” – UPF-Netherlands held an evening program on December 14, 2025, at the parish house of the Antonius van Padua Church in the city of Nijmegen. MC Mr. Joseph Salaris  introduced the theme, which emphasizes that “human rights are positive, essential and attainable.” Then  Mr. Hans Noot , director of Human Rights Without Frontiers (HWRF) in the Netherlands and co-founder

Paris, France  – At UPF headquarters in Paris, UPF-France and the Women's Federation for World Peace (WFWP) held a meeting on December, 13, 2025, to commemorate the 77th anniversary of Human Rights Day, under the theme, "Human Rights and Our Responsibility." The two organizations, both holding general consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), also marked the close of a symbolic year, celebrating both the 80th anniversary of the United N

Quezon City, Philippines – The International Media Association for Peace (IMAP) Philippines, in partnership with PEACE PRO Inc., marked its first anniversary with an inspiring celebration that brought together media professionals, chaplain state counselors, educators, tribal leaders, and partner organizations. The event served as a unified call for moral and spiritual values education across the nation. Held in Quezon City on December 10, 2025, the milestone gathering undersc

Sydney, Australia  – The Living for Others Award 2025 event was held on December 6, 2025, at the UPF Peace Embassy in Sydney, bringing together diplomats, community leaders, cultural representatives, families, and volunteers to honor eight extraordinary individuals whose lives embody the spirit of selfless service. Many people serve quietly, without expectation of recognition, yet their dedication leaves a deep and lasting impact. This annual event exists to acknowledge such

Abuja, Nigeria  – The solemn commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was held on December 4, 2025, at the International Conference Center in Abuja. A UPF delegation attended the celebration, including Dr. Paterne Zinsou, secretary general of UPF-Africa; Dr. George Ikpot, secretary general of UPF-Nigeria; and Hon. Ebenezer Samuel, an ambassador for peace. The ceremony brought together, am

El Trébol, Argentina  – Famous singer and songwriter Mr. León Gieco  graced the closing of the 11th Peace Road Argentina series of events on November 30, 2025, at the main venue in El Trébol, Santa Fe Province, more than 450 kilometers from the capital of Buenos Aires. Mr. Gieco performed his well-known song, “Sólo le Pido a Dios,” at the beautiful Cervantes Cultural Center. This song represents a plea to God, in times of war and social unrest, that the singer retain his huma

Budapest, Hungary  – UPF-Hungary celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Benczúr Hotel in Budapest on November 22, 2025, during its fall Peace Ambassador Forum, with the theme, "Twenty Years in the Service of Peace." The patron of the evening was Ms. Kamilla Dévai   Nagy , a Liszt Prize-winning performer, guitarist-singer, and ambassador for peace. She and her students from the Chronicle Music School opened the event, creating a special atmosphere in the hall with their music.

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

Lisbon, Portugal – A symposium on the theme "Bridges of Peace, Sustainability, and Global Solidarity," hosted by UPF-Portugal at the Embassy of Peace in Lisbon on November 15, 2025, drew over 70 participants, despite heavy rain and competing events in the same area. While commemorating the International Day of Peace and UPF’s 20th anniversary, the event aimed to strengthen interreligious dialogue, consolidate partnerships, and promote a vision of peace, sustainability, and g

Shkodër, Albania  – For the third consecutive year, UPF-Albania participated as a partner and active contributor in the 20th International and Interdisciplinary Conference entitled “Development in Troubled Times,” organized by several Albanian and foreign scientific institutions. The scientific conference was held at Luigj Gurakuqi University of Shkodër on November 14-15, 2025, and it brought together researchers, lecturers, professionals, and institutional representatives fr

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