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Uganda Schools & Communities Advance Peace Education
Kampala, Uganda – September was a busy month for UPF-Uganda, which organized a series of events across the country under the theme “Peaceful Family: The Basic Building Block for World Peace.” The events were conducted in collaboration with the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU) and partner schools, engaging youth, educators, community leaders, and ambassadors for peace. Activities were held across five venues between September 21 and 30, 2025, emphasiz
Sep 30


DRC Community Events Advance a Culture of Peace
Democratic Republic of the Congo – UPF-DRC celebrated two milestones on September 20–21, 2025: the 45th International Day of Peace and the 20th anniversary of UPF’s founding, with events in two cities. Matadi CIty – In Matadi, Kongo Central Province, UPF-DRC organized a celebration in partnership with the Urban Youth Council and the NGO Femmes en Action. The celebration took place over two days, featuring both a formal conference and a vibrant cultural event that brought t
Sep 21


Practical Approaches to Peacemaking Stir Interest in France
Rennes, France – To mark the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-France, together with Association Ubuntu and several peace ambassadors,...
Sep 21


Mali Panel Stresses Youth Engagement for a Sustainable Future
Bamako, Mali – UPF-Mali, in collaboration with its partners, commemorated the UN International Day of Peace on September 21, 2025, with a youth-focused awareness program held at the Collège Secondaire Moderne Adjara (CSMA) under the theme “Youth and Peace in the Era of Climate and Digital Transformation: Engagement, Inclusion, and Leadership for a Sustainable Future.” Organized in partnership with Action Jeune Femme pour le Développement Durable (AJFDD) and the Regroupement
Sep 21


Ghana Summit: Artificial Intelligence for Global Harmony
Accra, Ghana – UPF-Ghana marked the International Day of Peace on September 21, 2025, with the University Peace Talks Summit, a high-level virtual event that explored the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and global peacebuilding, leading to the creation of a Digital Peace Protocol (DPP), a groundbreaking initiative promoting ethical AI use and digital peace education. Held under the theme “Act Now for a Peaceful World: Leveraging AI in Fostering Global Harmony,”
Sep 21


Melbourne Conference Explores Pathways to Peace
Melbourne, Australia – Presentations on the principles and challenges of peacebuilding, followed by practical applications, engaged...
Sep 20


Uruguayan Academics Outline Challenges of Peace Education
Montevideo, Uruguay – To mark the International Day of Peace on September 21, 2024, UPF-Uruguay held an academic seminar on the theme...
Sep 21, 2024


Commencement Launches New Graduates in Peace Studies
New York, United States – The HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership (HJI) held its 48th Commencement in New...
May 25, 2024


Historian Explains Shifting Views of Iconic War Monuments
Bratislava, Slovakia – Historian and sociologist Dr. Mischa Gabowitsch explained how perspectives on wars change over time, in an...
May 22, 2024


London Forum Details UPF’s Vision, Philosophy and Projects
London, United Kingdom – At its headquarters in London, UPF-UK hosted a program outlining the UPF vision and its underlying philosophy on...
Apr 28, 2024


Argentina Enlarges Alliance of Ambassadors for Peace
Buenos Aires, Argentina – More than 180 people joined a UPF-Argentina meeting on April 17, 2024, at which fourteen new ambassadors for...
Apr 17, 2024


UPF-Canada Expands Ambassador for Peace Network
Montreal, Canada – The Montreal chapter of UPF-Canada held its annual meeting to appreciate Ambassadors for Peace on April 13, 2024, at...
Apr 13, 2024


Berlin Seminar Expounds on Principles of Peace
Berlin, Germany – A seminar on UPF’s Principles of Peace, held at the Alex-Treff community center, near Berlin’s famous Alexander Platz,...
Apr 13, 2024


Melbourne Workshop Studies Relationships and Self-Actualization
Melbourne, Australia – Finding meaning and connection in life is the focus of a series of seminars that commenced in Melbourne on April...
Apr 6, 2024


Uruguay Leadership Seminar Stresses Values and Virtues
Montevideo, Uruguay – UPF-Uruguay hosted a seminar on the theme “Peace, Leadership and Character Education” in the conference room of the...
Apr 6, 2024


Delegates to UNESCO in Paris Share Views on Peace Education
Paris, France – Peace education is critical in a world plagued by conflicts, and women play an essential role in providing that...
Mar 21, 2024


Oceania Peace Ambassadors Commit to Mentoring Young Leaders
Melbourne, Australia – On March 7, 2024, UPF-Australia hosted a very productive online meeting between UPF leaders and ambassadors for...
Mar 7, 2024


Tirana Event Marks 16 Years of Kosovo Independence
Tirana, Albania – To mark the 16th anniversary of Kosovo's independence, UPF-Albania’s Tirana Peace Council organized an event at the...
Feb 24, 2024


Paris Conference Clarifies the Essence of Education for Sustainable Peace
Paris, France – The United Nations has designated January 24 as International Day of Education, and the theme for 2024 was "Learning for...
Jan 24, 2024


Jewish Rabbi and Muslim Imam Point the Way to Peace
Buenos Aires, Argentina – To conclude its peace education series for 2023, UPF-Argentina hosted a virtual meeting on the theme “Dialogue...
Jan 11, 2024
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