Europe & Middle East – UPF-Europe and Middle East (EUME) marked a historic milestone with the official inauguration of the International Association of Arts and Culture for Peace (IAACP), one of the eight pillars under UPF, on April 20, 2026. This celebratory event, held online and hosted by aspiring young Slovenian filmmaker and MC of the evening Mr. Kristian Irgl, brought together a global community – from Nigeria to Korea – to honor the transformative power of creativity i

Budapest, Hungary – UPF-Hungary and its primary associations held several activities from February to April, 2026, promoting peace through culture, faith, history and the environment. On the evening of February 23, 2026, an online working group meeting of the International Association of Arts and Culture for Peace (IAACP) addressed the question of how to create value through the arts. They stressed that, since artists communicate with their audiences through their work, the m

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

Clifton, United States – Two UPF-USA events in New Jersey celebrated interfaith harmony in the month of February; both were embellished by musical harmony provided by an enthusiastic youth choir. Mr. Fortune Winter , the newly appointed secretary general of UPF-USA, was the keynote speaker at an event in Clifton, New Jersey on February 21, 2026, focused on interfaith cooperation and religious freedom. Mr. Barry Geller , the UPF regional director, presented six Ambassador f

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

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...

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

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

Moscow, Russia – "Do you believe that angels exist?" This question was posed to Ms. Natalya Yatsenko, art director of the international...

Apia, Samoa – The International Association of Arts and Culture for Peace (IAACP) Oceania was launched amidst the vibrant celebration of...

Lima, Peru – Dr. Simon Ferabolli, president of UPF-South America, presided over the launch of the Association of Arts and Culture for...

Moscow, Russia – UPF-Russia and the Time of the Young XXI Artists’ Association organized an exhibition featuring the work of young...

Moscow, Russia—Artist and Ambassador for Peace Olga Beketova was interviewed online by UPF-Russia.

Moscow, Russia—Jaan Nissar Lone, an Indian singer and composer, was honored by UPF-Russia with the title of Ambassador for Peace. Mr....

UPF-Argentina—The IAACP and UPF-Argentina’s 2023 Poetry Series featured renowned writers Rubén Balseiro and Osvaldo Rossi.

Moscow, Russia—UPF bestowed the title of Ambassador for Peace on a longtime promoter of traditional family and marriage values. Lyudmila...

Moscow, Russia—A webinar with artist Olga Beketova, a member of the Eurasian Art Union, attracted 2,000 views. Dmitry Samko, the leader...