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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.
UPF-Slovakia Explores a New Economic Model
May 28, 2015
Bratislava, Slovakia—A world that has moved beyond communism and capitalism to a higher level of economy was the vision offered at a talk organized by UPF.
Vienna Forum Addresses Korean Peninsula Tensions
May 11, 2015
Vienna, Austria - A forum at the UN headquarters in Vienna addressed the issue “The UN at 70: Toward a Resolution of Tensions on the Korean Peninsula.”
Vienna Conference Discusses Future of EU-Russian Relationship
February 26, 2015
Vienna, Austria — The future of the Russian-European Union relationship was the subject of a discussion attended by approximately 120 guests.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed at the UN Headquarters in Austria
February 6, 2015
Vienna, Austria - Approximately 200 people observed World Interfaith Harmony Week by attending a conference at the Vienna headquarters of the United Nations.
Dr. Thomas Walsh Briefs Ambassadors for Peace in Vienna
December 7, 2014
Vienna, Austria - More than 70 Ambassadors for Peace and good friends attended a Dec. 7, 2014 briefing by UPF President Dr. Thomas Walsh on UPF activities.
Afghan Singer Farhad Darya appointed Ambassador for Peace
December 2, 2014
Vienna, Austria - A colloquium on “Afghanistan - a Country in Transformation: Promoting Peace and Development through Art” took place Dec. 2, 2014 in the Vienna International Center.
A Musical Journey: Vienna – Ukraine - Russia
November 23, 2014
Vienna, Austria - During a time of extreme tension between Russia and the Ukraine, UPF-Austria hosted a concert entitled “A Musical Journey: Vienna–Lvov–Kiev-Moscow-St. Petersburg.”
Youth Forum on Global Citizenship and Faith
October 14, 2014
Vienna, Austria - Youth in Vienna came together on Oct. 14, 2014 to discuss the role of religions in a pluralistic Europe and a globalized world.
Atomic Bomb Awareness Day Observed at the UN in Vienna
August 8, 2014
Vienna, Austria -The Atomic Bomb Awareness Day was observed at the International Centre in Vienna on August 8, 2014, by the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs and organized by UPF-Austria, the Academic Council of the United Nations System, and event founder Yuko Gulda.
UPF-Austria Is Partner in the Opening of the Peace Museum Vienna
June 21, 2014
Vienna, Austria - At the opening of the Peace Museum Vienna, UPF-Austria presented an Ambassador for Peace certificate on June 17, 2014, to museum patron Mr. Akio Komatsu, a Japanese entrepreneur who has been promoting a peace culture.
Intercultural Dialogue at the University of Vienna
June 18, 2014
Vienna, Austria - Dr. Alexander Karakas, co-founder of the Trialog-Institut, organized a workshop and panel discussion under the title "Between Intercultural Dialogue and Integration" at the Campus of the University of Vienna on June 18, 2014.
Youth UPF-Europe Hosts Conversations about a Greater Europe
June 3, 2014
Vienna, Austria - About 40 people joined Youth UPF Europe's “Conversations about a Greater Europe” in Vienna on June 3, 2014, addressing issues of identity, borders and peace.
Global Day of Parents Observed in Austria
May 25, 2014
Linz, Austria - The Upper Austrian chapter of UPF organized an interreligious celebration on May 25, 2014, commemorating the Global Day of Parents, a day initiated by the United Nations in 2012.
International Day of Families Observed at a Conference in Vienna
May 17, 2014
S. Watt: Overcoming Conflict through Education and Conciliation
May 14, 2014
Let me conclude with suggesting a modest proposal for reviving the stalled peace process between Israelis and Palestinians: have a strong parallel track-two negotiation path, a track where Israeli and Palestinian women get together and try to succeed. The women selected for alternative peace talks should have personal experiences at the grass-roots level and bring their visions into the negotiation process in the hope of finding more common ground for making peace.
Russian-Ukrainian Youth Symposium in Vienna
March 29, 2014
Vienna, Austria - Fifteen Russian and Ukrainian youth living in Austria met on March 29, 2014 in Vienna to discuss matters of identity, values and neighborly relations as well as talk about their visions for the future of their societies.
Call for Peace in Syria
March 9, 2014
An All Sides Consultation on Syria in Austria on March 8-9, 2014 called for an end to the war, the violation of human rights causing a huge number of victims, and the destruction of infrastructure and culture.
All-Sides Consultation in Austria on the Syrian Conflict
March 9, 2014
Burgschlaining, Austria - An All Sides Consultation for a Political Solution to the Syrian Conflict March 8-9, 2014 addressed concerns of the Syrian people for security, to bridge the rifts, people on the move, political rights and political transitions.
