Düsseldorf , Germany  – An address on the plight of women in Afghanistan drew a sympathetic audience to a program hosted by UPF-Düsseldorf on January 22, 2026. The  guest speaker, Ms. Muzhada Ahmadi , who has lived for three years in Germany with her parents and siblings, reported about the situation in her native land. In Afghanistan she had worked as a journalist, but due to political and social developments after the Taliban took power, is no longer able to practice her pr

London, United Kingdom  – In support of the United Nations’ campaign for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, UPF-UK screened the film “Unsilenced” at its headquarters in London on December 9, 2025.  The event was co-organized by the National Association of Women’s Organizations (NAWO) and the Justina Mutale Foundation, who advocate dignity, safety and human rights for women and girls. The two organizations held daily awareness-raising sessions throughout the campaign p

On the thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action , widely regarded by the United Nations as the most comprehensive global program of action for gender equality, the international community takes stock of progress and identifies the gaps that still require attention. The platform's twelve critical areas  of concern – spanning education, health, violence prevention, economic participation, and women's participation in power and decision-making –  

London, United Kingdom  – Members and supporters of UPF-UK came together on November 26, 2025, for a powerful evening dedicated to ending violence against women, as part of the UN’s 16 days of activism campaign, which runs from November 25 to Human Rights Day on December 10. The event featured inspiring stories of resilience, insightful contributions from women leaders and male allies, and thoughtful discussions on community support and online protection. It was a meaningful

Geneva, Switzerland  – The conference “No Peace without Women: No More War – Can We?” featured two distinguished panels of UN officials, government representatives, journalists, and civil society leaders, who highlighted the indispensable role of women and faith-based actors in peacebuilding and the prevention of war. The program was co-organized by the Women’s Federation for World Peace International (WFWPI) and the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), and held in the Palais de

Washington, D.C., United States  – The global faith community is experiencing a rise in hostility toward religion and in gun violence, resulting in fear, hatred and division. To counter this hostile climate and affirm the moral and spiritual values shared by all faith communities, the Washington D.C. Office of UPF-USA invited a group of peacemakers to the Washington Times building on September 27, 2025. The event marked the International Day of Peace, and adopted the UN theme

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

Congo-Brazzaville—On the occasion of the closing of the month of March, designated as the month of women, the Women’s Federation for...

UPF International—After four years of COVID shutdown, the United Nations the Commission on the Status of Women, held from March 6 – 17,...