UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference , held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from October 30 to November 13, 2025, marks an opportunity for global dialogue on education, culture, and ethics in the digital age. Gathering representatives of 195 member states outside Paris for the first time in nearly four decades, the conference underscores the value of intercultural understanding at a time when technology is reshaping societies faster than human consciousness can adapt.  Samarkand, a his

The Universal Peace Federation (UPF), founded by Dr. Hak Ja Han  and the late Rev. Sun Myung Moon , an NGO in General Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council ( ECOSOC ), extends its greetings to all participants of the Second World Summit for Social Development ( SWSSD 2025 ), held in Doha from November 4 to 6, 2025. Marking the thirtieth anniversary of the 1995 Copenhagen World Summit for Social Development , this gathering reaffirms the globa

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

Chonburi, Thailand  – Every year UPF-Thailand organizes nationwide events, supported by the Ministry of Education and the Thai...

Chisinau, Moldova  – Stories, crafts and games delighted dozens of children and their families at UPF-Moldova’s outdoor celebration of...

Washington D.C., United States  – UPF-IAPD held a one-day educational seminar “Act Now for Building Peace” at The Washington Times on...

IMAP, United States  – UPF and its media affiliate, the International Media Association for Peace (IMAP), on July 22, 2025 hosted a...

Voronezh, Russia  – In Orlyonok city park on July 12, 2025, an eco-game event titled “Make Green Choices!” was held as part of...

Chișinău, Moldova  – On July 6, 2025, UPF-Moldova, together with Youth and Students for Peace, participated in DemFest Moldova 2025...

Camalig, Philippines  – The Nurturing Child’s Talents (NCT) project in Camalig, Albay Province offered vocational and livelihood training...

Monrovia, Liberia  – In collaboration with the National Association of Social Workers of Liberia, UPF-Liberia celebrated the Global Day...

Bangkok, Thailand  – More than 500 participants joined an online program, hosted by UPF-Thailand, to mark the UN International Day of...

Kathmandu, Nepal  – UPF-Nepal celebrated the UN International Day of Families on May 27, 2025 at Miniland English Secondary School in...

Moscow, Russia  – The Lyubertsy District of Moscow region hosted a tournament under the theme “Play Football for Peace,” organized by Mr....

Vienna, Austria  – To mark the UN International Day of Families, UPF-Austria, together with the Family Federation for World Peace, the...

Moscow, Russia  – In the period between two important United Nations Days – the International Day of Families (May 15) and the Global Day...

Entebbe, Uganda – UPF-Africa participated in the Third African Regional Interparliamentary Conference in Entebbe from May 9-11, 2025....

Voronezh, Russia – On April 26, 2025, the city of Voronezh in southwestern Russia launched an environmental education project called...

Seoul, South Korea  –   Three problem-solvers who are creatively and successfully tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges were...

New York, United States  – A decline in birth rates is reported in many countries around the world, straining economic and social systems...