IMAP, United States  – The International Media Association for Peace (IMAP) USA sponsored a webinar on March 24, 2026, titled “Negotiating the Church – State – Religious Freedom Relationship.” It featured two speakers from the Czech Republic, who shared their experiences with religious persecution under the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia and in the newly formed Czech Republic. The discussion was moderated by Mr. Ray Lipowcan,  executive director for UPF-Pennsylvania. Ms.

South and Central America  – A panel of leaders from South and Central America and the Caribbean region met in a webinar on March 16, 2026, to discuss the theme: “Women, Leadership, and Management: Building Strong Families and Healthy Societies.” The event was organized and sponsored by UPF and several of its affiliated associations. Mr. Mario Salinas , secretary general for UPF-Latin America and regional coordinator for the International Media Association for Peace (IMAP), m

IMAP, Canada  – This end-of-year webinar, in which UPF-Canada partnered with the International Media Association for Peace (IMAP), featured Dr. Massimo Introvigne , Dr. Franco Famularo , and Mr. Isaac Jeong examining the politically motivated persecution of religions under democratic governments in Northeast Asia. The panel discussed recent raids on churches, arrests of pastors, and the implications of these actions. They also addressed the role of anti-cult campaigns, coordi

Quezon City, Philippines – The International Media Association for Peace (IMAP) Philippines, in partnership with PEACE PRO Inc., marked its first anniversary with an inspiring celebration that brought together media professionals, chaplain state counselors, educators, tribal leaders, and partner organizations. The event served as a unified call for moral and spiritual values education across the nation. Held in Quezon City on December 10, 2025, the milestone gathering undersc

IMAP, United States  – Two media experts addressed the need for ethical journalism and called for alliances to promote this goal in a webinar on October 28, 2025. The program, “Journalism, Free Speech and Media Bias in a Rapidly Changing World,” was organized by the International Media Association for Peace (IMAP), an affiliate of UPF-USA. The first speaker was Mr. Larry Moffitt , vice president and executive director of the Washington Times Foundation and secretary general o

IMAP, United States  – “Elevate Your Message: Mastering Social Media for Nonprofits” was the theme of the International Media Association...

Montreal, Canada  – The International Media Association for Peace (IMAP) North America organized a webinar on August 26, 2025, on the...

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

IMAP-North America – In a webinar on March 25, 2025, the International Media Association for Peace (IMAP) discussed the importance of...

IMAP, USA – South Korea is currently facing political turmoil, with its president impeached and detained and its people deeply divided....

IMAP, Europe and Middle East – The International Media Association for Peace hosted a webinar on November 26, 2024, focused on the...

Quezon City, Philippines  – In the midst of roaring winds and relentless rain brought by Typhoon Kristine, UPF-Philippines launched the...

United States, IMAP – Immigrant communities in the United States often face misunderstanding, isolation and even persecution as they try...

IMAP, United States – Over the past decade, social media platforms have gone from being seen as virtuous connectors of human beings to...

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

IMAP-USA – The monthly International Media Association for Peace (IMAP) webinar on March 26, 2024 dealt with the topic “Sex Trafficking...

Washington D.C., United States – An array of human rights experts and religious freedom leaders told an audience in Washington, D.C. that...

IMAP, USA – Two Korea experts presented their views in a webinar on “The Koreas in 2024: Prospects for Goodwill” sponsored by the...

IMAP-USA – A sound society guides its youth to lead healthy and meaningful lives, grow up to create strong marriages and families, and...

Washington, D.C. – The United States is often referred to as a melting pot. However, stark divisions have appeared along political, moral...