As the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization ( CTBTO ) convenes at the Vienna International Centre from November 10-12, 2025, the Universal Peace Federation emphasizes the role of scientific cooperation and the CTBTO's verification regime in ensuring peace and security in Northeast Asia. The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty ( CTBT ) has not yet entered into force as international law, as it requires ratification by 44 specific

Geneva, Switzerland  – The conference “No Peace without Women: No More War – Can We?” featured two distinguished panels of UN officials, government representatives, journalists, and civil society leaders, who highlighted the indispensable role of women and faith-based actors in peacebuilding and the prevention of war. The program was co-organized by the Women’s Federation for World Peace International (WFWPI) and the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), and held in the Palais de

Zurich, Switzerland  – A rich diversity of backgrounds and cultures characterized the group that gathered in Zurich on September 27,...

Geneva, Switzerland – During the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, on September 26, 2025, UPF hosted a side event...

Geneva, Switzerland  – During Refugee Week from June 16-22, 2025, Dr. Bruce Wong, an Australian UPF ambassador for peace, spoke at the...

Novazzano, Switzerland  – UPF-Ticino, in partnership with a local soccer club, held its 12th Peace Cup soccer tournament on May 1, 2025...

Morgarten, Switzerland  – On July 27, 2024, a beautiful summer day, 24 people of 10 nationalities gathered for a Peace Road hike to...

Geneva, Switzerland  – Political figures and NGO representatives met at the United Nations Office in Geneva on June 20, 2024, to address...

Paris, France – Despite the two wars now raging in Europe and the Middle East, people still hope ‘‘to save succeeding generations from...

Geneva, Switzerland – A conference at the United Nations Office in Geneva on the theme “No more wars, can we? / No peace without...

Novazzano, Switzerland – In partnership with a local soccer club, UPF-Ticino organized its 11th children's Peace Cup soccer tournament on...

Geneva, Switzerland – To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela,...

Paris, France—“Blessed Are Those Who Mourn” was the theme of the 28th Francophone Scriptural Sharing. For the latest in the series of...

Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—The seminar was held simultaneously in two Swiss cities and online.

Geneva, Switzerland—Experts set out proposals for Korean reunification during a discussion co-sponsored by UPF. Together with the...

Geneva, Switzerland—UPF and affiliated organizations held a conference at the UN to promote the importance of parents.

Novazzano, Switzerland—UPF in Ticino Canton, together with the local football club, held the tenth edition of the Peace Cup children's...

20230511 - IAAP Webinar on Korean Neutrality from UPF Europe and Middle East on Vimeo. Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—In an online discussion,...

Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—A UPF webinar asked if the two Koreas could end their decades-long separation by embracing political neutrality....

20230216 - A European Angle on Peace in the Middle East from UPF Europe and Middle East on Vimeo. Geneva, Switzerland—The webinar “A...