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

Florianópolis, Brazil – A peace forum held on April 29, 2026, at the Legislative Assembly of the State of Santa Catarina brought together approximately 120 participants, including government officials, religious leaders, and representatives of civil society, with the aim of promoting peace as a collective asset. UPF Peace Ambassador Ms. Silvana Sousa, president of Eleva Mulher Brasil, hosted the event. In her opening remarks she offered a thoughtful reflection on how peace

Stuttgart, Germany – An afternoon seminar on finding paths to peace proved deeply engaging for participants, who were challenged to consider how each individual can contribute to peace based on spiritual, ethical or religious values. The event was held in Stuttgart on April 18, 2026, organized by UPF-Germany and the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification of Stuttgart and Nuremberg. The program focused on ways to prevent or resolve conflicts, build trust, and foster

Bangkok, Thailand – In observance of Women’s History Month, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and the International Association of First Ladies for Peace (IAFLP) convened a global webinar on March 2, 2026, entitled “No Peace Without Women.” The program highlighted the critical role of women in peace processes, conflict prevention, and human security. Around 140 women from 22 countries joined the event. Opening the program, UPF-Asia Pacific President Ms. Ursula McLackland

Copenhagen, Denmark – As part of its 2026 activity plan, UPF-Denmark has launched a new monthly lecture and dialogue series on UPF’s peace principles. The initiative invites ambassadors for peace to deepen their understanding of UPF’s vision and values for peacebuilding, and to invite new participants – especially young people – to engage in meaningful dialogue about values, responsibility and peace. Dr. Thorkil Christensen volunteered to develop a short presentation for ea

Melbourne, Australia – To commemorate the UN International Day of Peaceful Coexistence, a high-level dialogue convened in Melbourne on January 31, 2026, brought together a distinguished group of leaders – former Afghan government officials, academics, peace practitioners, faith-based leaders, and representatives of Afghan, African, Iranian, and interfaith communities – to explore the role of diaspora communities as agents of peacebuilding. They focused particularly on Austra

Struga, North Macedonia – A three-day seminar for peace ambassadors on the theme “Love God, Love People, Love the Nation” took place in Struga, North Macedonia, on December 19-21, 2025. Held by UPF-Balkans, in partnership with the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU), the meeting brought together around seventy leaders of Peace Councils, members of the Peace Federation Steering Committee, and ambassadors for peace from Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia

Shkodër, Albania – For the third consecutive year, UPF-Albania participated as a partner and active contributor in the 20th International and Interdisciplinary Conference entitled “Development in Troubled Times,” organized by several Albanian and foreign scientific institutions. The scientific conference was held at Luigj Gurakuqi University of Shkodër on November 14-15, 2025, and it brought together researchers, lecturers, professionals, and institutional representatives fr

Meersburg, Germany – More than fifty participants from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein met in the small but internationally known town of Meersburg, on Lake Constance in Germany, for a discussion on the theme, “The World at a Turning Point – What Values Will Secure Our Future?” The conference took part from November 1-2, 2025. The mayor of Meersburg, Mr. Robert Scherer , opened the conference with welcoming remarks, linking his motto, “Peace begins in the m

Mitrovica, Kosovo – From September 20 to 22, 2025, the city of Mitrovica, Kosovo, became a global beacon of hope as it hosted the Balkan International Youth Summit for Peace. Organized by Youth and Students for Peace (YSP) Balkans, in close partnership with UPF- Europe and Middle East, the event brought together more than 120 youth representatives from 33 countries. The summit was strategically held in Mitrovica, a city symbolically divided by the Ibar River between Serbian

New York, United States – On September 2, 2025, the UN High-Level Forum on the Program of Action on the Culture of Peace 2025 took place...

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Around 100 students gathered at Sovanphumi High School in Phnom Penh on July 9, 2025, to commemorate the International Day of Peace 2025, under the global theme "Act Now for a Peaceful World." The event was not only a celebration of peace, but also included a meaningful seminar focused on core values such as filial piety, purity, and character education. The event opened with warm and enthusiastic welcoming remarks by Mr. Kiet Samoeurn , director of So

Vancouver, Canada – Twenty lively UPF supporters participated in a seminar on conflict resolution held by UPF-Vancouver on June 29,...

Istanbul, Turkiye – UPF-Turkiye hosted its second Ambassador for Peace Forum on the Alliance of Civilizations on December 15, 2024. The...

Seoul, South Korea – UPF chapters all over South Korea are actively expanding the domestic ambassador for peace network, appointing...

Bangkok, Thailand – Viewers all across the region joined two sessions of an online peace education seminar hosted by UPF-Asia Pacific on...

Copenhagen, Denmark – UPF-Denmark hosted a one-day seminar introducing the UPF vision and peace principles on October 26, 2024, in a...

Bratislava, Slovakia – How can we end war in Europe? To address this frequently asked question, UPF-Slovakia hosted an event in the...

London, United Kingdom – To mark the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-UK hosted a gathering at UPF headquarters in London on Sunday,...

Bratislava, Slovakia – To commemorate the International Day of Peace, UPF-Slovakia hosted a lecture about Bertha von Suttner ...