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

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

Prague, Czech Republic  – A commemorative meeting to mark the 20-year anniversary of the founding of UPF-Czech Republic drew a capacity audience at the Embassy of Peace in Prague on November 5, 2025. Mr. Martin Slezák  served as MC, guiding the audience through the program, which was accompanied by musical performances by professional young artists. After the opening musical interlude for two violins performed by Mr. Kristian Strkula,  a student at the music high school, and

Washington, D.C., United States  – The Washington, D.C. chapter of UPF-USA joined with members of the “Peace Starts With Me Alliance,” including the FFWPU-Capital Family Church and American Clergy Leadership Conference (ACLC), in hosting a Religious Freedom Prayer Luncheon on October 16, 2025. Despite receiving only a week’s notice, 40 faith leaders and community leaders attended the prayer program, which was held in the Beech Room at The Washington Times building. Senior Pas

Helsinki, Finland  – On a sunny, windy Saturday afternoon, on October 11, 2025, around thirty people joined in the Peace Road Walk in the heart of Helsinki, Finland. It was a public expression of mutual understanding and cooperation among people of various religions and ethnic groups. Mr. Keijo Mikkanen,  a representative of UPF-Finland, the organizer, greeted the public in front of the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Cathedral of the Diocese of Helsinki, at the central Market S

Jerusalem, Israel  – To celebrate the weeklong festival of Sukkot, UPF-Israel partnered with the Reform Jewish community for a program of...

Accra, Ghana  – In observance of the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Ghana held an interfaith event under the theme “Resilience Through Solidarity: Advancing Peace in Challenging Times” on September 29, 2025. The commemorative event, held at the Church of the Peace Makers International in Accra, gathered 30 participants, including religious, academic, and civic leaders. The program received nationwide coverage on Ghana Television (GTV) and served as a solemn moment of reme

Vancouver, Canada  – A seminar on the theme “Religious Faith under Attack Worldwide” brought together a group of people who share a...

Munich, Germany  – On the occasion of the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Munich and the Women's Federation for World Peace (WFWP)...

Lusaka, Zambia  – UPF-Zambia joined the global community in celebrating three historic occasions: the United Nations International Day of Peace under the theme “Act Now for a Peaceful World,” observed on September 21; the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations under the theme “Building Our Future Together”; and the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Universal Peace Federation on September 12, 2005, in New York by Rev. Sun Myung Moon and his wife, Dr. Hak

Lima, Peru  – The month of September was a busy one for UPF-Peru, which held five separate events involving hundreds of people, on themes...

Prague, Czech Republic – To commemorate the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Czech Republic hosted a conference on September 25, 2025, at the premises of the Czech Union of Scientific and Technical Societies. This event, on the theme Sustainable Peace and Conflict Transformation, brought together experts from the fields of political science, religion, academia, and the media, to reflect on how to achieve peace in this troubled world. There were two panels. The first focused

Buenos Aires, Argentina  – The Rotary Club of Montserrat and its satellite Club of Communities joined with UPF-Argentina and the City...

Oslo, Norway  – In the main library of Oslo, UPF-Norway celebrated the UN International Day of Peace on September 22, 2025, with an event...

Bavaria,   Germany  – Peace activists from Germany and Austria met at the Dreisessel mountain inn on September 21, 2025 – the...

Reykjavík, Iceland  – Representatives of Iceland’s interfaith community enthusiastically joined with UPF-Iceland in celebrating the UN...

Düsseldorf, Germany  – On the occasion of the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Düsseldorf met for a special guided tour through the Garden of Religions in Recklinghausen on September 21, 2025. The group of 20 participants was warmly welcomed by guides Ms. Hageman  and Ms. Klusmann. The garden was once part of the grounds of a Franciscan monastery. After the dissolution of the monastery in 1969, Pastor Alfons Hünting laid out the current park. The atmosphere of the garden is

Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso  – A delegation from UPF-Burkina Faso paid a courtesy visit to His Majesty Naaba Kiba , King of Yatenga, on September 19, 2025, as part of preparations for the National Summit for Peace and Social Cohesion. Led by Cheick Malick Ouédraogo , the group of 20 ambassadors for peace gathered at the royal palace in Ouahigouya to discuss the role of traditional authority in fostering unity and applying UPF’s Five Principles of Peace. His Majesty expressed dee

Stockholm, Sweden  – Peace Road Sweden 2025, held on August 24, 2025 in Stockholm, coincided with the centennial commemoration of...