Arras, France – In the morning of October 3, 2026, about thirty people from northern France and Belgium met on Vimy Ridge, near Arras in northern France, where bloody battles took place in April 1917 between the Germans, who were occupying the ridge, and the forces of France, the United Kingdom and Canada, who wanted to liberate it. The group first visited the Canadian Museum, which depicted the trenches in which soldiers huddled, the lack of hygiene and sanitation, and the c

Paris, France – The United Nations’ theme for this year’s International Day of Peace – “Investing in Peace for All, Everywhere, Every Day” – brings the concept of peacebuilding very close to home. Reflecting this idea, UPF-France and the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) organized a gathering on September 19, 2026, at UPF’s Paris headquarters on the theme “The Family as an Everyday Peacemaker.” The speakers offered thoughtful insights relevant to the complex realitie

Paris, France – A discussion meeting devoted to the mission and responsibility of UPF Ambassadors for Peace was held on September 5, 2026, at the Paris headquarters of UPF-France. The meeting marked the beginning of a new season of activities for the French network, with a renewed commitment to strengthening their engagement in promoting peace, dialogue and cooperation. Mr. Patrick Jouan, vice president of UPF-France, warmly welcomed the participants, including several new gu

Paris, France – UPF-France had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Augustin Senghor, mayor of Gorée Island in Senegal, to its headquarters in Paris on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The mayor was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Juliette Senghor, and their daughter. This meeting allowed Mr. Senghor to reflect on his experience at the African Summit in Dakar, hosted by UPF on January 18 and 19, 2018, and the visit of Dr. Hak Ja Han, co-founder of UPF, to Gorée Island. The meeting was a contin

Paris, France – Two professionals addressed the question, “Does the Democratic Dream Have a Future?” at an event held to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence on July 4, 2026. UPF-France organized the conference at its headquarters in Espace Barrault, Paris. The program featured two keynote presentations. Dr. Laurent Ladouce, head of research at UPF-France, and Mr. Jacques Marion, president of UPF-Europe and the Middle East, examined the contribution of t

Paris, France – In conjunction with the International Day of Families and the International Day of Living Together in Peace, celebrated by the United Nations on May 15 and 16, respectively, the UPF-France and the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) France organized a gathering on the theme, “Living Together in the Family and in Society” at the Espace Barrault in Paris on May 16, 2026. In front of a full audience representing a particularly diverse public, three speakers

Paris, France – In conjunction with International Women's Day, a conference and debate entitled "Women's Diplomacy: A Lever for Rights, Justice, and Action" was held at the Espace Barrault in Paris on March 21, 2026. The event was organized by UPF-France and Women's Federation for World Peace (WFWP) France. Moderated by Ms. Brigitte Wada , president of WFWP France, the event brought together four experienced speakers to explore the role of women in peace processes and intern

Paris, France – Representatives of various religious traditions gathered in Paris on February 7, 2026, as part of World Interfaith Harmony Week. Their reflections on what unites humanity were portrayed in two powerful symbolic moments: a water ceremony to open the meeting and a light ceremony before its conclusion. Led by Mr. Patrick Jouan , vice president of UPF-France, the meeting took place in the small chapel of the Le Chantier Association. Participants were warmly welco

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

Orsay, France – An interfaith sharing session on the theme, “Family: The First School of Love and Peace” drew 35 participants at the Espace Hirondelle in Orsay on November 23, 2025. An additional 30 people from 10 different countries – Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Spain, France, Luxembourg, Democratic Republic of the Congo, United Kingdom, Switzerland, United States – participated via videoconference. This was the 50th such program organized by the interfaith Dialogue & Alli

Paris, France – To mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, a conference was held on November 7, 2025, at the headquarters of UPF-France at Espace Barrault in Paris. Under the theme “At 80 – What Future for the United Nations?” the event was dedicated to examining the organization’s founding principles, its evolving objectives, and its prospects in a rapidly transforming global context. Eighty years after the adoption of the San Francisco Charter, mul

Rennes, France – To mark the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-France, together with Association Ubuntu and several peace ambassadors,...

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

Paris, France – With the theme “Let's Be Grateful," UPF-France’s Dialogue & Alliance Circle held an online and in-person interfaith...

Paris, France – On September 21, 2024, UPF-France celebrated the UN International Day of Peace with a seminar on “Values and the Culture...

Calais, France and Dover, United Kingdom – On August 24, 2024, two groups of UPF peace ambassadors and volunteers simultaneously...

Paris, France – Despite the two wars now raging in Europe and the Middle East, people still hope ‘‘to save succeeding generations from...

Paris, France – Peace education is critical in a world plagued by conflicts, and women play an essential role in providing that...

Paris, France – To mark International Women's Day, the Dialogue & Alliance francophone interfaith circle held its monthly meeting on...

Paris, France – The United Nations has designated January 24 as International Day of Education, and the theme for 2024 was "Learning for...