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

Washington, D.C.. United States  – The International Religious Freedom Summit 2026 gathered the world’s top advocates for religious liberty in Washington, D.C. from February 1-3, 2026. For the third year in a row, Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and The Washington Times Foundation (TWTF) served as title partners for this event. The summit drew over 1600 participants from 87 countries, representing dozens of faiths and beliefs. Pastor Paula White-Cain, senior adviser at the

Munich, Germany  – To mark World Interfaith Harmony Week 2026, UPF-Munich hosted a prayer breakfast under the theme, "The Goal of Religion in the 21st Century," on February 14, 2026. Speakers included a retired Roman Catholic priest, an African Evangelical pastor, a theologian, a university professor, and members of UPF and the Family Federation for World Peace Germany, an affiliated organization. Above all, the question that resonated was: What future do religions or religio

Beirut, Lebanon  – At the Palm Beach Hotel near the seafront in Beirut, UPF-Lebanon organized an interreligious gathering on February 11, 2026, to commemorate World Interfaith Harmony Week. Among those in attendance were eight distinguished clergy leaders from different backgrounds.   These included Sheikh Mohamad About Zeid, a judge of the Sunni court in Saida, and Sheikh Abou Al Kotaa, who is registered with Dar Al Fatwa, the central authority of Islamic law, and also ser

Montreal, Canada  – To mark World Interfaith Harmony Week, on February 8, 2026 – a cold day typical of Quebec – 40 people gathered to reflect together on the challenges facing our societies in preserving freedom of belief, which is central to the harmony of any society. Those attending in person in Montreal were joined via Zoom by participants from across Canada – Nova Scotia, Toronto area, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Québec City and Vancouver. Among the participants were leaders fro

Quito, Ecuador  – A group of 20 religious leaders from different faiths gathered in Quito on February 7, 2026, for an event organized by UPF-Ecuador to celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week. Priests from the Anglican and Orthodox churches joined Catholic missionaries, Protestant pastors, and representatives of Hinduism, Islam and Family Federation for World Peace in sharing their messages of peace and harmony. Archbishop Luis Moreno of the South America Anglican Church, who

Dübendorf, Switzerland  – The Zurich chapter of UPF-Switzerland, in cooperation with Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP), marked World Interfaith Harmony Week in Dübendorf on February 7, 2026. Representatives of diverse religious traditions gathered to promote dialogue, cooperation, and shared responsibility for peace in an increasingly multicultural society. The program featured faith-based reflections, musical contributions, a symbolic interfaith ceremony, and the nom

New Delhi, India  – In observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week, UPF-India organized an interfaith program at the YMCA in New Delhi on February 7, 2026, bringing together respected leaders, scholars, and practitioners from diverse religious and academic backgrounds. The program aimed to promote mutual understanding, harmony, and peaceful coexistence among faith traditions, in alignment with the spirit and vision of the United Nations. The program began with singing of the

Bratislava, Slovakia  – For 15 years UPF-Slovakia has held events in support of Interfaith Harmony Week. This year's theme, “Seach for God,” drew great interest from faith leaders and audience alike. On February 5, 2026, 50 persons gathered at the Peace Embassy in Bratislava. Guests were invited to reflect on where to search for the Creator. Each religion offers different answers and tools, and the invited faith leaders gave answers according to their scriptures and personal

Stockholm, Sweden  – An interfaith gathering on February 4, 2026, in Stockholm – designated by the United Nations as the International Day of Human Fraternity – celebrated that day and World Interfaith Harmony Week.  Participants represented the Muslim, Catholic, Protestant, Scientology, and Family Federation traditions. Jointly arranged by UPF-Sweden and the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP), the evening program underscored the importance of interreligious dialogue f

Prague, Czech Republic  – For the thirteenth time, representatives of various religions gathered in Prague to commemorate World Interfaith Harmony Week, on February 3, 2026. This year’s meeting was hosted by the Community of Christians, under the theme, “The World is One Family.” The opening two songs performed by guitarist Mr. Jakub Slezák and singer Ms. Erika Lajdová set an uplifting atmosphere at the beginning. There were two panels: the first focused on interfaith dialogu

Building on international efforts within the United Nations agenda on a culture of peace and interreligious and intercultural dialogue, World Interfaith Harmony Week , observed annually during the first week of February, provides an international framework for dialogue and cooperation among religious communities. The week was established by the United Nations General Assembly through resolution 65/5 of October 20, 2010, following a proposal introduced at the General Assembly

Bangkok, Thailand  – In support of World Interfaith Harmony Week, UPF-Thailand organized a Religious Youth Service (RYS) camp on Saturday, January 31, 2026.  The objective was to provide youth with the opportunity to study and learn about different religions while engaging in collective community service. This was designed to cultivate a mindset of love, unity, and self-sacrifice for the sake of others and the public good, the foundations of sustainable peace. A total of 75 p

Vienna, Austria  – Commemorating World Interfaith Harmony Week, on January 30, 2026, UPF-Europe and the Middle East, in cooperation with the United Nations Correspondents Association Vienna, the Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations (CFBO), Youth and Students for Peace (YSP) and the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP), held a conference on the theme “The Relevance of Religions for a Peaceful World Order” at the UN Vienna International Center, with 200 guests in attenda

Communities around the world mark  World Religion Day on January 18, 2025, observed each year on the third Sunday in January. First initiated in 1950 by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baháʼís of the United States, the day has grown beyond its original setting and is now widely hosted by interfaith and multifaith coalitions. It invites reflection on a practical truth: when spiritual communities meet with humility and clarity, public life can regain moral depth and soc

Lusaka, Zambia  – An interfaith dialogue at the Peace Embassy in Lusaka on December 18, 2025, brought together religious leaders representing Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism. The event, organized by UPF-Zambia, drew more than 60 participants for talks on the theme “Interreligious Dialogue – Unity in Diversity.” The program aimed to promote peace, mutual understanding, and peaceful coexistence by creating a safe platform for interreligious exchange. Participants sha

Copenhagen, Denmark  – Human rights activists and civil society representatives gathered to mark Human Rights Day on December 10, 2025, at the annual Spiritual Human Rights Conference, in Copenhagen and online. Soteria International, together with Human Rights Without Frontiers, the Gerard Noodt Foundation for Freedom of Religion and Belief, the European Muslim Initiative for Social Cohesion, and the Universal Peace Federation, co-hosted the event. Moderated by Mr. Jonathan S

Athens, Greece  – Drizzly weather did not discourage a hardy group of Peace Road activists from marching through downtown Athens on Sunday, December 7th, 2025. UPF-Greece, in cooperation with members of the Scientology Association in Athens, organized the event, in which members of the Church of Latter-Day Saints were also invited to join. Posters and leaflets handed out earlier also encouraged members of the public to participate. A police escort accompanied the Peace Road m

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

Aukland, New Zealand  – The third annual Youth and Family Peace Day, sponsored by UPF-New Zealand and partner organizations on November 8, 2025, brought together over 150 participants from diverse cultural, faith, and community groups. Held at the Due Drop Event Centre, the program featured keynote messages, family-strengthening presentations, youth-focused breakout activities, and interfaith blessings promoting inclusivity and unity. Two MCs hosted the program, representing