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Uganda Schools and 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


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 29


IAED Webinar: Building a Free, Fair and Just Global Economy
IAED, United States – Nine experts addressed the challenge of building a global economy that is fair, just and conducive to peace, in a...
Sep 27


London Celebration Stresses Family as Foundation for Peace
London, United Kingdom – A joint celebration of the UN International Day of Peace and the 20th anniversary of UPF’s founding, attended...
Sep 27


Interfaith Prayer Breakfast Marks Day of Peace in Munich
Munich, Germany – On the occasion of the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Munich and the Women's Federation for World Peace (WFWP)...
Sep 27


Liberian Peace Marathon and Parade Mobilize Youth & Women
Monrovia, Liberia – More than 200 young people participated in the Run4Peace marathon in Monrovia on September 20, 2025, organized by UPF-Liberia in partnership with the African Youth Fellowship. The annual marathon is held to promote peace, unity, and reconciliation in Liberia, coinciding with the UN International Day of Peace The race concluded with a stakeholder dialogue promoting unity, health awareness, and resilience, demonstrating how sports can serve as a catalyst
Sep 27


Open Forum in Zurich Invites All to Share Initiatives for Peace
Zurich, Switzerland – A rich diversity of backgrounds and cultures characterized the group that gathered in Zurich on September 27,...
Sep 27


Zambia Celebration Lauds Peace Efforts of the UN and UPF
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
Sep 26


Japan’s Human Rights Examined at UN Side Event in Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland – During the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, on September 26, 2025, UPF hosted a side event...
Sep 26


Schools across Thailand Resonate with Prayers for Peace
Chonburi, Thailand – Every year UPF-Thailand organizes nationwide events, supported by the Ministry of Education and the Thai...
Sep 25


UPF-Peru Expands Community Outreach & Partners
Lima, Peru – The month of September was a busy one for UPF-Peru, which held five separate events involving hundreds of people, on themes...
Sep 25


Tour of Garden of Religions in Düsseldorf Uplifts and Inspires
Düsseldorf, Germany – On the occasion of the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Düsseldorf met for a special guided tour through the...
Sep 25


Meeting Honors Argentina’s Syrian-Lebanese Community
Buenos Aires, Argentina – The Rotary Club of Montserrat and its satellite Club of Communities joined with UPF-Argentina and the City...
Sep 23


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


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


Austrians & Germans Join “Pure Water, Pure Air” Forum and Hike
Bavaria, Germany – Peace activists from Germany and Austria met at the Dreisessel mountain inn on September 21, 2025 – the...
Sep 21


Iceland Interfaith Community Shares Warm & Joyful Day of Peace
Reykjavík, Iceland – Representatives of Iceland’s interfaith community enthusiastically joined with UPF-Iceland in celebrating the UN...
Sep 21


Ireland Forum Recalls Struggles but Commits to Peace
Dublin, Ireland – UPF-Ireland marked the UN International Day of Peace 2025 with its annual Peace Road Walk on September 21, 2025....
Sep 21
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