IAACP, United States  – The International Association of Arts and Culture for Peace (IAACP) held a webinar on March 26, 2026, featuring four panelists presenting on the power of art and music to create peace and foster healing. The program was hosted and moderated by Mr. David Eaton , global coordinator for IAACP, who introduced UPF’s message about art as a vehicle for unity and peace. He quoted the famous composer and conductor, Mr. Leonard Bernstein, regarding art's power t

Buenos Aires, Argentina  – To mark International Women’s Day, UPF-Argentina co-hosted two programs in March, with special recognition of exceptional women for service to their communities. On March 19, 2026, UPF-Argentina and Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) Argentina held an event at El Templete, a hall owned by the Buenos Aires City government, located in Parque Patricios. In his welcoming speech, Mr. Miguel Werner , president of UPF-Argentina, recalled the sometim

New York, United States  – In support of the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), UPF sponsored a musical performance by members of the New York City Symphony, in the historic ECOSOC Chamber at United Nations Headquarters in New York on January 23, 2026. Although founded the previous year, ECOSOC held its inaugural session on January 23, 1946. The commemorative event focused on reviewing its legacy, reaffirming its role in global govern

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

Sydney, Australia  – The Peace Road and Multicultural Peace Festival 2025 was held at Ismay Park in Sydney on September 28, 2025,...

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

Reykjavík, Iceland  – Representatives of Iceland’s interfaith community enthusiastically joined with UPF-Iceland in celebrating the UN...

Düsseldorf, Germany  – On the occasion of the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Düsseldorf met for a special guided tour through the Garden of Religions in Recklinghausen on September 21, 2025. The group of 20 participants was warmly welcomed by guides Ms. Hageman  and Ms. Klusmann. The garden was once part of the grounds of a Franciscan monastery. After the dissolution of the monastery in 1969, Pastor Alfons Hünting laid out the current park. The atmosphere of the garden is

Bratislava, Slovakia  – To commemorate the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Slovakia decided to focus on Ukraine. A...

Munich, Germany  – After almost three years of preparation, on August 10, 2025, members and friends of UPF-Munich attended a very special...

Moscow, Russia  – On July 12–13, UPF held a Peace Road project in Moscow dedicated to the 165th anniversary of the birth of Anton...

Paris, France  – Reflecting the growing international interest in all things Korean, UPF-France held a conference on June 7, 2025 at...

Moscow, Russia  – In the period between two important United Nations Days – the International Day of Families (May 15) and the Global Day of Parents (June 1) – a special event took place in support of the values both days promote: love, unity, and intergenerational connection. On May 17, 2025, the warm and welcoming space of the PandaClub family center in Moscow became the venue for the seventh annual “White Rook” (Belaya Ladya) children’s chess tournament for ages 4 to 10. T

Moscow, Russia  – The International Association of Arts and Culture for Peace (IAACP-Moscow) hosted a special ceremony to honor the...

Moscow, Russia  – Paintings, poetry and people – this was the magic formula for an enchanting evening on February 22, 2025, hosted by the...

Bratislava, Slovakia  – In wholehearted support of the UN initiative to foster dialogue and cooperation between religions, UPF-Slovakia...

London, United Kingdom  – The "Canvas of Cultures: A Celebration of Art, Poetry, and Music" held in London on January 25, 2025, brought...

Bratislava, Slovakia  – To commemorate the International Day of Peace, UPF-Slovakia hosted a lecture about Bertha von Suttner  ...

Buenos Aires, Argentina  – On the theme “Poetry and Postmodernity,” poet and essayist Mr.   Rubén Balseiro  led an animated online...

IMAP, United States – In a webinar on June 25, 2024, IMAP-USA posed the question, “Is media reshaping our religious perspectives and...