Bratislava, Slovakia – As in past years, UPF-Slovakia held an event to commemorate the UN International Day of Families. This year Mr. Patrik Daniška, a lawyer and prominent figure from the Catholic movement, was the guest speaker at the event on May 18, 2026. His talk was entitled “The Struggle for Life and Family – How to Succeed in It?” Mr. Daniška is chairman of the Institute for Human Rights and Family Policy, and is best known as the main organizer of the National March

Biel/Bienne, Switzerland – Ambassadors for peace and friends gathered on May 11, 2026, to mark the International Day of Families in Biel/Bienne and on Zoom. The program focused on the spiritual dimension of individual and family life. Texts featuring major religions on “separation from the world” were read and explained by the ambassadors for Peace onsite and online, from Europe and Africa. The texts in World Scripture, A Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts – an interfaith

Moscow, Russia – An evening program, “Time of Family Happiness,” was held at the Peace Embassy in Moscow on May 16, 2026, dedicated to the International Day of Families. The event opened with a formal address by Ms. Tatiana Kuznetsova, coordinator of the International Association of Arts and Culture for Peace (IAACP) in Russia. Ms. Kuznetsova shared her understanding that an ideal family requires the presence of God, and that God awaits an invitation to enter every home where

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

As May 2026 begins, the Universal Peace Federation enters the third and final full month of its 100 Days of Serving Community campaign, running from February 20 to June 1, 2026. March emphasized partnerships to strengthen local impact. April emphasized volunteer service that communities could recognize and welcome. May brings this public work to its center: the family and values-based education. This leads directly to the Global Day of Parents, and raises a practical question

Melbourne, Australia – To commemorate the UN International Day of Families, UPF-Australia and the Women’s Federation for World Peace...

London, United Kingdom – Families from diverse backgrounds joined a heartwarming event in London on May 31, 2025, to honor the vital...

Bangkok, Thailand – More than 500 participants joined an online program, hosted by UPF-Thailand, to mark the UN International Day of...

Kathmandu, Nepal – UPF-Nepal celebrated the UN International Day of Families on May 27, 2025 at Miniland English Secondary School in...

Aukland, New Zealand – Celebrating the UN Day of Families, UPF-New Zealand held an event on May 24, 2025, at the Kelston Community...

Shkodër, Albania – In celebration of the International Day of Families, UPF-Albania, collaborating with the Shkodër Regional Peace...

Sydney, Australia – Family Fun Day 2024 was held on May 26 at the Auburn Youth Centre, jointly sponsored by the UPF-Australia and Iraqi...

Aukland, New Zealand – To mark the UN International Day of Families, UPF-New Zealand adopted a new approach this year, focusing on youth...