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 by the United Nations General Assembly, this year is a global call to expand the contribution of volunteers to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The resolution was initiated by the Republic of Kazakhstan and co-sponsored by over fifty UN member states. Kazakhstan also became the first nation to establish a National Committ

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

Conakry, Guinea  – On September 18, 2025, UPF-Guinea celebrated the UN International Day of Peace, ahead of the national referendum scheduled for September 21. The event promoted peace, reconciliation, and social stability, with a special focus on vulnerable communities. Participants, including ambassadors for peace, local peace advocates, religious and community leaders, and women’s associations, gathered to issue a public call for dialogue, tolerance, and unity. An interfai

Tirana, Albania  – The Tirana Regional Peace Council joined with UPF-Albania to celebrate UPF’s 20 th  anniversary and the UN...

This month marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), inaugurated on September 12, 2005, by Rev....

In this moment of heightened tension for the people of Nepal, the Universal Peace Federation extends this heartfelt appeal, in the...

Washington, D.C., United States  – UPF-USA hosted a Japanese tea ceremony and appointed Ms. Seemab Asif as an ambassador for peace on...

Lima, Peru – Throughout August, UPF-Peru held several events aimed at expanding and strengthening its nationwide Ambassador for Peace...

Yamoussoukro, Cote d’Ivoire  – UPF celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Félix Houphouët Boigny Foundation in Yamoussoukro on August 8-9, 2025. The two-day event drew 1,500 participants on-site and reached millions online through live streaming platforms, reflecting UPF’s far-reaching impact across the nation and the continent. The celebration was graced by the president of UPF-Africa, Mr. Adama Doumbia, who played a central role in the ceremonies. In a moment of profound s