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1092 Belmont-sur-Lausanne
Vaud
Switzerland
1092
41 21 729 9862
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http://switzerland.upf.org
Global Peace Council Member

National Peace Council Member
UPF Partners with WCC for Interfaith Conference
February 7, 2023
Geneva, Switzerland—UPF co-sponsored a World Interfaith Harmony Week event with the World Council of Churches.
Experts in Geneva Decry Japan’s Violations of Religious Freedom
January 31, 2023
Geneva, Switzerland—UPF co-sponsored a UN side event about the lack of religious freedom in Japan.
UPF-Switzerland Organizes Peace Road Event
October 9, 2022
Geneva, Switzerland—UPF supporters in the French part of Switzerland bicycled between the cities of Lausanne and Geneva.
UPF-Switzerland Holds Riverside Peace Road Event
August 27, 2022
Zürich, Switzerland—A group of UPF supporters bicycled along two rivers in northern Switzerland.
UPF-Switzerland Holds Migration Discussion on Africa Day
May 25, 2022
Biel, Switzerland—UPF commemorated Africa Day by discussing "How to Prevent Forced Migration?"
UPF-Switzerland Holds Peace Cup Children’s Tournament
May 1, 2022
Novazzano, Switzerland—UPF and the local football club held the ninth Peace Cup children's football tournament.
UPF-Switzerland Volunteers Join "Peace Road" on Bike and on Foot
September 11, 2021
Zürich, Switzerland—Twenty-seven UPF supporters on foot and on bicycles took part in a "Peace Road" event in the north of Switzerland.
UPF-Switzerland Sponsors Alpine ‘Peace Hike’
August 7, 2021
Bern, Switzerland—UPF supporters joined members of an affiliated youth organization in a "Peace Road" event.
Expert Offers Perspective on the Two Koreas as Seen from DMZ
June 10, 2021
Geneva, Switzerland—Neutral nations’ efforts to keep peace on the Korean Peninsula were the focus of a UPF webinar.
ILC2021 EUME: Interreligious Association for Peace and Development
April 29, 2021
Europe and the Middle East—A webinar asked if people of faith can help to unite the divided Korean Peninsula.
Religious Minorities Join in Quest for Respect
April 9, 2021
Geneva, Switzerland—A UPF webinar discussed how minority faiths can promote the benefits they bring to society.
First Ladies, Future Leaders Meet at CSW65 Parallel Event
March 19, 2021
New York—UPF’s International Summit Council for Peace co-sponsored a parallel event to CSW65.
Experts Discuss North Korea’s Future from an Economic Viewpoint
March 5, 2021
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—A UPF webinar discussed how North Korea can integrate itself peacefully into the world economy.
Webinar Looks at Interfaith Harmony and Korean Reunification
February 5, 2021
Geneva, Switzerland—Korea’s religious and cultural heritage may provide clues for unifying the peninsula, experts say.
Two Views of Religion Presented at Webinar
December 11, 2020
Geneva, Switzerland—Prominent religious leaders spoke at a webinar titled “Religion – A Way to Peace or a Cause of Conflict?”
Webinar Discusses Incentives for Two Koreas to Unite
November 27, 2020
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—UPF held a webinar on “Incentives for a Rapprochement on the Korean Peninsula.”
International Day of Peace Conference Emphasizes Youth
September 22, 2020
Geneva, Switzerland—IAPD co-sponsored a two-day conference on “Empowering Youth for Peace.”
Swiss Peace Road Event Held on Youth Day
August 23, 2020
Bern, Switzerland—Bicyclists rode through the Swiss countryside in a Peace Road commemoration of International Youth Day.
"Peace Talks"- Africa Day Event Tackles Major Issues
May 25, 2020
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—An Africa Day commemoration discussed violence against women and government corruption.
Swiss Ambassadors for Peace Convene Seminar
January 18, 2020
Geneva, Switzerland—UPF held its first seminar of the year for Ambassadors for Peace, with 12 attendees.