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World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Vienna, Austria
February 11, 2018
Vienna, Austria—More than 200 people attended a World Interfaith Harmony Week program that culminated with an Interfaith Peace Blessing.
UPF-Austria Holds 2017 Year-End Meeting
December 9, 2017
Vienna, Austria—UPF-Austria organized a meeting of Ambassadors for Peace to reflect on the events of the past year and set a direction for 2018.
Austrians Discuss Hope for Horn of Africa
November 3, 2017
Vienna, Austria—About 100 guests attended a panel discussion on human rights in the Horn of Africa in relation to the recent phenomenon of migration.
Interreligious Breakfast Linz
October 14, 2017
Linz, Austria—The fourth Interreligious Breakfast of 2017 focused on the theme “You Shall Be a Blessing.”
Upper Austrian 'Peace Road' Follows Scenic Path
September 30, 2017
Reichraming, Austria—UPF of Upper Austria, in cooperation with three communities and their mayors, held a Peace Road bicycling tour through the scenic Steyr-Land district.
Vienna Celebrates Asmara’s UNESCO Honor
July 15, 2017
Vienna, Austria—The listing of Eritrea’s capital as a World Heritage Site was celebrated at a special event titled “Asmara—City of Dreams.”
Austrians Discuss Role of Believers in Politics
July 1, 2017
Linz, Austria—An interreligious breakfast meeting held by UPF of Upper Austria focused on the topic “Spirituality and Politics—Are Religious People Called to be Actively Involved in Political Affairs?”
Austrians Revisit the Peace Bridge They Built
July 1, 2017
Reichraming, Austria—A number of Ambassadors for Peace from the state of Upper Austria met at a Peace Bridge that they constructed eight years earlier.
Young Austrians Discuss the Changing European Landscape
May 22, 2017
Vienna, Austria—“Walls or Bridges? Populism, Integration and the Future of Europe” was the title of a panel discussion organized by the Youth Committee of UPF-Austria.
International Day of Families Observed in Austria
May 15, 2017
Linz, Austria—To commemorate the UN International Day of Families, the Upper Austrian chapter of UPF held a discussion on the topic “What Value Does the Family Have?”
UN International Day of Families Observed in Vienna, Austria
May 14, 2017
Vienna, Austria—More than 200 guests, including Ambassadors for Peace and NGO leaders, attended a celebration of the 2017 International Day of Families.
UPF-Austria Holds Second Interreligious Breakfast
April 22, 2017
Linz, Austria—An interreligious breakfast held by UPF asked the question “What Can Religions Contribute to Solving the Problems of Our Age?”
Leadership Lessons from an Austrian Empress
April 8, 2017
Linz, Austria—On the occasion of the 300th birthday of Maria Theresa, a lecture explored how the Austrian empress strove to bring career and family together.
UPF-Austria Hosts Interfaith Series
March 16, 2017
Linz, Austria—The Peace Academy of Linz and UPF of Upper Austria hosted three events on the theme: What connects the religions of the world?
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Austria
January 27, 2017
Vienna, Austria—Approximately 200 persons attended a UPF-Austria conference at the United Nations offices to mark World Interfaith Harmony Week 2017.
International Day of Peace Observed in Austria
September 16, 2016
Vienna, Austria—An International Day of Peace celebration at the United Nations’ Vienna office examined the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Austria: Examining the Sustainable Development Goals
September 6, 2016
Vienna, Austria—In honor of International Day of Peace, an innovative event will be held at the United Nations’ offices in Vienna on September 16, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Central European Roundtable on the Family
July 8, 2016
Vienna, Austria—Politicians, experts and NGO representatives from five Central European nations met at a UPF roundtable on family issues.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Austria
February 5, 2016
Vienna, Austria—UPF marked World Interfaith Harmony Week with a conference that asked how religions can help to bring peace to the Middle East.
Europeans, Eurasians Hold Fifth Dialogue in Vienna
October 31, 2015
Vienna, Austria—More than 150 people attended the fifth Eurasia-Europe Dialogue, which took place on October 30 and 31, 2015, at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna.
