Click Here to read the full conference report and find links to videos of all the presentations. IAED, United States  – Nine experts addressed the challenge of building a global economy that is fair, just and conducive to peace, in a two-day webinar organized by the International Association for Peace and Economic Development (IAED) on September 26-27. The international coordinator of IAED, Mr. Roger Wetherall , moderated the program, titled “Toward a Headwing Economy of Fre

London, United Kingdom  – A joint celebration of the UN International Day of Peace and the 20th anniversary of UPF’s founding, attended...

Munich, Germany  – On the occasion of the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Munich and the Women's Federation for World Peace (WFWP)...

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

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

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

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

Chonburi, Thailand  – Every year UPF-Thailand organizes nationwide events, supported by the Ministry of Education and the Thai...

Lima, Peru  – The month of September was a busy one for UPF-Peru, which held five separate events involving hundreds of people, on themes...

Prague, Czech Republic – To commemorate the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Czech Republic hosted a conference on September 25, 2025, at the premises of the Czech Union of Scientific and Technical Societies. This event, on the theme Sustainable Peace and Conflict Transformation, brought together experts from the fields of political science, religion, academia, and the media, to reflect on how to achieve peace in this troubled world. There were two panels. The first focused

As we approach 2026, the Universal Peace Federation embraces the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development. Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, this year is a global call to expand the contribution of volunteers to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The resolution was initiated by the Republic of Kazakhstan and co-sponsored by over fifty UN member states. Kazakhstan also became the first nation to establish a National Committ

Buenos Aires, Argentina  – The Rotary Club of Montserrat and its satellite Club of Communities joined with UPF-Argentina and the City...

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

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

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

Rennes, France – To mark the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-France, together with Association Ubuntu and several peace ambassadors,...

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

Bavaria,   Germany  – Peace activists from Germany and Austria met at the Dreisessel mountain inn on September 21, 2025 – the...

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,” 

Reykjavík, Iceland  – Representatives of Iceland’s interfaith community enthusiastically joined with UPF-Iceland in celebrating the UN...