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Switzerland
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http://switzerland.upf.org
Global Peace Council Member
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"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.
Africa Day Observed in Switzerland
May 25, 2019
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—Africa Day was celebrated by UPF with a discussion of the power of the African diaspora to benefit Africa.
International Day of Families Observed in Switzerland
May 14, 2019
Geneva, Switzerland—UPF co-sponsored a conference on interfaith cooperation and the family, held at the World Council of Churches.
‘Peace Cup’ Brings Fair Play to Youth in Three Nations
May 10, 2019
Lugano, Switzerland—“Peace Cup” football tournaments for youngsters were held this year in Switzerland, Italy and Albania.
UPF Geneva Office Inaugurated
May 7, 2019
Geneva, Switzerland—The Swiss chapters of UPF and two affiliated organizations have opened a joint office.
Peace Day Launch for IAPD Geneva/Swiss Chapter
September 21, 2018
Geneva, Switzerland—The Geneva/Swiss chapter of the interfaith association was inaugurated in the Ecumenical Center of Geneva.
Peace Road Event Held on International Youth Day
August 12, 2018
Bern, Switzerland—Two teams of bicyclists arrived in the Swiss capital at the end of a Peace Road event that covered a combined 400 kilometers (more than 248 miles).
Geneva Group Discusses the Need for IAPD
May 31, 2018
Geneva, Switzerland—A consultation on creating a chapter of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) was held at the World Council of Churches offices.
Swiss and Italian Children Vie for Peace Cup
May 1, 2018
Novazzano, Switzerland—Twelve teams of children from Switzerland and Italy competed in the football tournament known as the Peace Cup.
World Peace Blessing Held in Switzerland
November 11, 2017
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—Twenty couples, representing different faiths and cultural backgrounds, took part in an International Peace Blessing ceremony.
Swiss ‘Peace Road’ Seeks UPF Founder’s Path
September 17, 2017
Geneva, Switzerland—The 2017 Peace Road recalled the visits to Switzerland between 2005 and 2011 of the late UPF founder.
Swiss Children Vie for Soccer’s Peace Cup
May 7, 2017
Novazzano, Switzerland—Ten teams of schoolchildren took part in the 2017 Peace Cup soccer tournament, which “entertains and socializes [and is] not just a competition.”
Swiss “Peace Road” Honors Peace Cyclist
July 16, 2016
Geneva, Switzerland—The 2016 Peace Road urged the UN to open an office in Korea and honored the memory of a well-known peace bicyclist.
Africa Day Is Observed in Switzerland
May 28, 2016
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—The responsibility of migrants was the topic of discussion at the 2016 Africa Day celebration attended by around 35 people.
Peace Cup in Switzerland Rewards Fair Play
May 8, 2016
Novazzano, Switzerland—A children’s soccer tournament that rewards friendly and sportsmanlike behavior was held in the Italian-speaking Swiss canton of Ticino.
International Day of Peace Observed in Switzerland
September 12, 2015
Zürich, Switzerland—The 2015 International Day of Peace was celebrated with music, education and a peace march through Switzerland’s largest city.
Africa Day Observed in Switzerland
May 25, 2015
Bern, Switzerland—Africa’s contributions to world peace were the focus of UPF-Switzerland’s commemoration of Africa Day.
Conference in Geneva on De-escalation in the Korean Peninsula and East Asia
October 31, 2014
Geneva, Switzerland - UPF organized a conference on "The Role of Dialogue and Understanding Towards a De-Escalation on the Korean Peninsula and in East Asia" at the Palais des Nations (UN headquarters) in Geneva on Oct. 31, 2014.
International Day of Peace Celebrated in Switzerland
September 21, 2014
Zurich, Switzerland - Approximately 80 people took part in a Family and Peace Festival in Zurich on Sept. 21, 2014.
