UNITED STATES

Chapter Secretary General

Mr. Larry Moffitt

Global Peace Council Member

Hon. Matt Salmon
Member (1995-2001), United States House of Representatives

National Peace Council Member

Hon. Earl F. Hilliard
Former Member, Congress of theUnited States of America

National Peace Council Member

Dr. Cheryl Ann Lau
Judge Pro Tempore, Carson City Justice and Municipal Courts

National Peace Council Member

Amb. Sam Hanna Zakhem
Former Ambassador, Embassy of the United States of America to Bahrain

A New Era: UPF Leadership Transition

May 26, 2023

Tarrytown, New York—The UPF worldwide community celebrated a new chapter in its history with the installation of Dr. Chang Shik Yang as the new international chairman.

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UPF-USA Sponsors Iftar Dinners for Muslim Communities

May 1, 2023

Washington DC, USA—UPF-USA hosted two nights of the daily fast-breaking Iftar dinners at The Washington Times building for different Muslim community leaders and friends.

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Social Value Investing in the Horn of Africa

April 18, 2023

United States—UPF/IAED-Connecticut held a webinar on April 18, 2023 entitled “Social Value Investing in the Horn of Africa.”

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The Role of Media in Advancing Civility in the Public Square

March 28, 2023

United States—IMAP’s webinar, “The Role of Media in Advancing Civility in the Public Square,” sought ways to bridge divides.

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UPF-USA, Washington State, Honors United Nations' Days

March 23, 2023

Washington, USA—The Washington State chapter of UPF held a virtual meeting to honor the United Nations Days in March.

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UN Commission on the Status of Women Considers Wide Range of Perspectives

March 17, 2023

UPF International—The CSW 67 was held at the United Nations in New York with the theme of innovation for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.

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UPF-USA Celebrates International Women’s Day

March 8, 2023

Washington, DC, USA—This year the UN International Women’s Day (IWD) was globally organized under the theme “DigitAll: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality.”

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UPF-USA Convenes IMAP Program on Religious Freedom and the Media

February 28, 2023

United States—IMAP hosted a webinar, “The Weight of Words, What Is the Media’s Role in Preserving Religious Freedom?"

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UPF-USA in Washington State Holds Conference on Religious Freedom

February 4, 2023

Washington State, USA—A conference on religious liberty: “Religious Freedom: The Bedrock of All Freedoms,” was hosted by the local chapter of UPF. 

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UPF Takes Leading Role in Religious Freedom Summit

February 1, 2023

Washington, D.C., USA—“Religious freedom for everyone, everywhere, all the time” was the theme of IRF2023.

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Overcoming Tragedies & Trauma to Reduce Gun Violence

January 4, 2023

United States—A Stopping the Violence webinar, “Overcoming Tragedies & Trauma to Reduce Gun Violence,” featured a mental health counselor.

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Challenges in the Indo-Pacific

January 3, 2023

Washington, DC, USA—The Washington Brief focused on North Korea Ups the Ante in Strategic Standoff, with guest panelists.

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The Voice of the Voiceless, Responsibility of the Media to Defend Religious Freedom

December 27, 2022

United States—USA IMAP hosted a webinar on “The Voice of the Voiceless, Responsibility of the Media to Defend Religious Freedom."

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UPF-USA Holds a Japanese Tea Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

December 17, 2022

Washington, DC, USA—The UPF DC office regularly hosts a monthly Japanese tea ceremony. The ancient ceremony is in line with UPF's core principle: “Living for the Sake of Others.”

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The Washington Brief: Challenges in the Indo-Pacific for the 118th Congress

December 6, 2022

Washington, DC, USA—The Washington Brief episode on December 6, 2022 focused on “Challenges in the Indo-Pacific for the 118th Congress.”

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IAPD-USA Convenes Interfaith Prayer

November 30, 2022

USA-IAPD—The first Interfaith Prayer for the Nation and the World began on April 10, 2020, with humanity facing the threat of COVID-19.

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Democracy Depends on Civic Mindedness: Parents Can Make a Difference

November 17, 2022

UPF-International—The NGO Committee on the Family, NY and UPF held a webinar titled “Civic Responsibility: What Your Children Need to Know.”

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UN NGO Committee Discusses Financial Literacy for Children

October 27, 2022

UPF-International—The NGO Committee on the Family, NY and UPF hosted a program to help parents teach their children financial literacy.

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IAED-USA Discusses Prospects for a Korean Peninsula Mega-Region

July 19, 2022

United States—The concept of a Korean Peninsula Mega-Region (KPMR) is a bold but realistic proposal.

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UN NGO Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care holds Hunger Relief Drive

July 15, 2022

New Jersey, USA—The Hunger Relief Drive sponsored by Shrimad and Rajchandra Love and Care was held in New Jersey on July 15, 2022.

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