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Global Peace Council Member
National Peace Council Member
Side Events at the Human Rights Council on the Protection of the Family
September 16, 2014
Geneva, Switzerland - Three side events were held during Sessions 27 of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Sept. 12-16, 2014, in support of the Resolution on the Protection of the Family.
W. McComish: Address to World Summit 2014
August 12, 2014
There are political and economic forces that use religions and religious identity to divide people and conquer. That is the world we are living in and the enemy of good real religion, of real religion; and of humanity in general.
Geneva Conference Links Family Values to Economic and Social Well-being
July 1, 2014
Geneva, Switzerland - A conference on "Family Values and Their Link to Economic Well-being and Social Outcomes" took place at the UN headquarters in Geneva June 30-July 1, 2014.
Journée d’Afrique 2014 à Genève: Vers une paix durable et la réconciliation en République Démocratique du Congo
May 26, 2014
Genève, Suisse - La Fédération pour la Paix Universelle, le Fribourg Peace Forum et la Fédération des Femmes pour la Paix, en partenariat avec la Diaspora congolaise en Suisse, ont organisé une conférence le 26 mai 2014 au Palais des Nations, Genève pour contribuer à un règlement pacifique de la crise en RDC.
Conference in Geneva Seeks Sustainable Peace and Reconciliation in DR Congo
May 26, 2014
Geneva, Switzerland - A conference at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on May 26, 2014, sought to contribute to a peaceful settlement of the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Africa Day 2014 Celebrated in Switzerland
May 24, 2014
Bienne and Geneva, Switzerland - A celebration of Africa Day in Bienne, on May 24, 2014, showcased talents of youth and promoted harmony between the generations and between people from Africa and the general population of Switzerland. Two days later, an international conference took place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on the theme "Towards Lasting Peace and Reconciliation in the Democratic Republic of Congo: The Role of Religion, Women and Civil Society."
Journée d’Afrique 2014 à Bienne, Suisse
May 24, 2014
Bienne, Suisse - Pour la 4ème année consécutive, la Journée d’Afrique a vu le jour après 11 mois de préparatifs du comité d’organisation représentant 9 associations. Il a été décidé de réaliser un événement sous la houlette des jeunes, pour qu’ils se sentent impliqués dans le futur de leur pays d’accueil et d’origine.
3rd Annual Children's Peace Cup Held in Switzerland
May 1, 2014
Ticino, Switzerland - UPF-Ticino held the third annual Peace Cup children's soccer tournament on May 1, 2014, in cooperation with the soccer association of Novazzano.
Track 2 Consultation on Syria Held in Geneva
January 25, 2014
Geneva, Switzerland - UPF convened a “Geneva: Track 2” forum in Switzerland Jan. 23-25, 2014, concurrent with the “Geneva II” inter-governmental conference on the crisis in Syria.
Programme spécial : « Genève : Track II »
January 25, 2014
Genève, Suisse - Un programme spécial intitulé « Genève : Track II » s'est tenu à Genève, en Suisse, les 23 et 24 janvier, en même temps que la conférence inter-gouvernementale "Genève II" qui vise à apporter une solution pacifique à la crise en Syrie. Vidéo: Une heure de prières pour la paix, la réconciliation en Syrie
Geneva Track 2 Consultation Executive Report: Toward Peace and Reconciliation in Syria
January 25, 2014
Geneva, Switzerland - As Syria's civil war continued, UPF convened a “Track 2” conference in Geneva on Jan. 23, 2014 on the theme of "Toward Peace and Reconciliation in Syria: The Significance of Religion, Faith-Based Organizations and Civil Society."
"Peace Cup" Children's Soccer Tournament Held in Switzerland
May 5, 2013
Novazzano, Switzerland - UPF-Ticino held the second Peace Cup tournament in the town of Novazzano on May 5. This event brought together 11 teams of young soccer players for one day of sports under the motto “Play Football Make Peace.”
A Valentine's Day Gala Held in Geneva
February 14, 2013
Geneva, Switzerland - In cooperation with partners of different faith communities and intercultural associations, UPF held a Valentine’s Day Evening in Geneva on Feb. 14, 2013
Conference on the Family at the UN Headquarters in Geneva
July 6, 2012
Geneva, Switzerland - A European Leadership Conference took place at the UN headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland on "The Contribution of the Family to Peace, Human Development and Prosperity" July 5-6, 2012.
A Model UN Interreligious Council Tackles Multiculturalism
September 23, 2011
Geneva, Switzerland - A Model UN interreligious council session on the topic of multiculturalism took place at the UN headquarters in Geneva on Sept. 23, 2011.
Geneva Conference on Multiculturalism and Peace
September 23, 2011
Geneva, Switzerland - As a continuation of the series of conferences held at the United Nations in Geneva and New York, as well as in London, Bergamo, and Fribourg, Switzerland on interreligious/intercultural peacebuilding since 2008, a full-day symposium was held to commemorate the International Day of Peace in Geneva on September 23.
Seiko Lee Gives Benefit Concert for Haiti in Geneva
September 1, 2011
Geneva, Switzerland - Soprano soloist Seiko Lee gave a concert on August 31 to raise funds for humanitarian relief in Haiti at the Temple de la Servette in Geneva. Rev. William McComish, pastor of the church, introduced the event, and Dr. Alexandre, representing Haiti's Ambassador to the UN offices in Geneva, gave welcoming remarks.
Summit on Human Rights Education
August 28, 2011
Geneva, Switzerland - The 8th Youth Summit on Human Rights took place in Geneva August 26-28 on the theme “to create leaders through human rights education."
Discussion in Geneva about Multiculturalism
August 27, 2011
Geneva, Switzerland - After a few guitar and piano pieces performed by Nicolas and Nathalie Komagata the August 27 meeting of Ambassadors for Peace started with personal introductions and expressions of opinion on the topic of multiculturalism and peace.
A. Stuckelberger: The UN Agenda and Interreligious Initiatives
July 2, 2011
The UN’s global governance can only help to bring a meta-perspective on the human behavior towards religious containment and go beyond the concept of separation to bring religions to speak in one voice with different languages. This common agenda and spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is without a doubt peace. Keeping this common goal in mind, it is evident that all actors are important for the success of current and future peace initiatives at the United Nations. Let us not forget that peace is the founding principle and guiding force for which the United Nations was created.
