Africa Day Commemorated in Birmingham, UK

June 23, 2010

Birmingham, UK - The Universal Peace Federation and Women's Federation for World Peace in Birmingham hosted an event in honor of Africa Day. Over 100 people came together, with representatives from 12 different African countries present.

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Poem: Forgiveness

June 7, 2010

If someone has done wrong, compassion can heal us – if not them too.
Forgiving ourselves – is our gift – to the world of peace – to me and you.

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Honoring a Legacy of Peace in London

June 7, 2010

London, UK - A unique and special 'Legacy of Peace' event commemorated the life and work of notable Ambassadors for Peace within a one-day conference on June 7 examining 'Forgiveness and Reconciliation.' In attendance were people from all faith backgrounds and leaders and pioneers in interfaith.

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Conference in London on Forgiveness and Reconciliation

June 7, 2010

London, UK - A conference on June 6, 2010, titled ‘Reconciliation and Forgiveness in Interpersonal Relationships and in the Community’ was chaired by distinguished Christian and Muslim leaders.

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World Environment Day Observed in London

June 4, 2010

London, England - "We are the product of 14 1/2 billion years of evolution, but the next 14 1/2 years will prove if we are viable as a species,"' stated Lawrence Bloom at a World Environment Day program in London on June 4, 2010.

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Day of Families Celebrated in Milton Keynes, UK

May 15, 2010

Milton Keynes, UK - An event focusing on Families and Migration gathered about 35 people at the Quaker Centre, Milton Keynes, on May 15, observing UN International Day of Families 2010.

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London Symposium on the Impact of Migration on Families

May 15, 2010

London, UK - UPF-UK sponsored an International Day of Families symposium May 16 on the theme chosen by the UN for 2010: ‘Impact of Migration on Families Around the World.’

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In Memoriam: Om Parkash Sharma, MBE

May 11, 2010

London, UK - On May 11, 2010 Mr. Om Parkash Sharma, MBE, passed away. Mr. Sharma was a great friend of the Universal Peace Federation and an Ambassador for Peace. Hearing more about his life from his family members extended our understanding of his kindness to a much wider realm of his life. He was able to touch so many people with his compassion and care.

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How Much Is Britain Really Helping Africa?

April 26, 2010

London, UK - 'Globalisation has impoverished resource-rich developing African nations' was a recurring theme during an early Africa Day 2010 event to coincide with the UK election campaign.

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Joint Faiths Celebration in London

April 16, 2010

London, UK - A Joint Faiths Celebration brought together 80 people on April 16, 2010, for a time of sharing, talk, reading, food, music, and drama highlighting the significance of Mawlid An-Nabi (Birth of Prophet Mohammed), Pesach (Passover), Easter, and Vaisakhi.

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World Minorities Alliance Launched in UK

April 11, 2010

London, England – UPF-UK Secretary General, Robin Marsh, was invited to address the UK launch of the World Minorities Alliance.

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A Celebration in London of Women's Achievements

March 14, 2010

London, UK - ‘Celebrating the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present and future' was the theme of a March 14 celebration of the UN’s International Women’s Day.

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European Leadership Conference, December 2009

December 13, 2009

Bergen aan Zee, Netherlands - Glory House and our Dutch UPF staff were very welcoming to the 50 Ambassadors for Peace and staff from the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Malta, Norway, Denmark, Bosnia, Greece, and the Netherlands who attended the December European Leadership Conference.

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UK Peace Council Conducts Year-End Review

December 5, 2009

London, England - "It's good to see so many Ambassadors for Peace and activists who have worked tirelessly to make this world a better place to live in," said Lord Tarsem King of West Bromwich in opening the biannual meeting of the UK Peace Council. He described the gathering's purpose as to review UPF’s peace efforts and to promote good practices that have been successful.

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Conference in London Marks the International Day of Peace 2009

September 28, 2009

London, England - At a Sept. 21, 2009 conference in London on the International Day of Peace, a scholar called for effective weapons monitoring and a peace activist spoke of the need to reduce war-related spending.  

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Green Economy Discussion in London

September 3, 2009

London, UK - Lawrence Bloom and Murad Qureshi AM discussed the alternatives facing London as a city and the world as a whole due to climate change at a September 3 meeting at the UPF headquarters in London.

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Building Public Support in the UK for Marriage Commitment

July 28, 2009

London, UK - “Promotion of stable marriages and the commitment this requires is one of the most powerful ways we can contribute to rebuilding an unbroken, positive, peaceful Britain,” stated Edward Hartley, at a July 18, 2009 conference in London.

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A. Sajid: Islam, UN Renewal, and Peace

June 1, 2009

Dialogue and agreement must be conscientiously applied and maintained, in order to create bonds of love, care, trust, and confidence. Its prerequisite is proper education and learning from one another. We must speak and act truthfully with compassion. We must treat others as we wish others to treat us. Every human being must be treated fairly, humanly, and with dignity without any fear or discrimination.

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Day of Families Celebrated in London

May 15, 2009

London, United Kingdom - The UN International Day of Families was supported by an enthusiastic, interfaith audience revealing the universal interest and concern for the family. There were presentations on "Preparation and Early Support for Family Life" from Christian, Sikh, Muslim, Hindu, Jain and Unificationists as well as an explanation of the value of Couple Relationship Education.

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Promoting Faith-Based Values at the Time of the G-20 Summit

April 3, 2009

London, United Kingdom - A conference at a House of Parliament committee room on April 2, 2009, contrasted the values promoted by civil society and faith-based groups with the approach of the G-20 Nations Summit.

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