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

Gathering at UN Promotes Unselfishness as Key for Peacebuilding

May 29, 2019

New York, USA—Civic and religious leaders met with future president of UN General Assembly at forum to discuss values.

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International Day of Families Observed at UN

May 15, 2019

New York, United States—A large audience gathered at the UN headquarters to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the International Day of Families.

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African Culture Celebrated in New York

April 28, 2019

New York, United States—More than 300 people of African descent attended an African Cultural Family Festival that was co-sponsored by UPF USA.

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African Conference Reaches for Global Connections

April 27, 2019

Durham, United States—Thirty-five guests attended an “African Conference Global Connections,” which was held in the U.S. state of North Carolina.

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UPF Leaders Honored at Interfaith Banquet

April 25, 2019

Dearborn Heights, United States—The Islamic House of Wisdom presented awards to two top leaders of the Universal Peace Federation.

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University Program in Las Vegas Aims to Strengthen Family

April 13, 2019

Las Vegas, United States—Despite living in the midst of a sexualized culture, we can safeguard the family, conference speakers said.

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UPF Participates in the World Bank’s Global Faith Initiative

April 10, 2019

Washington, DC—UPF’s Executive Office Took Part in the World Bank’s roundtable discussion of “The Role of Faith in the Human Capital Project.”

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U.S. Convocation of IAPD and IAPP Held in Los Angeles

April 6, 2019

Los Angeles, United States—The convocation explored the role of religious and civic leaders in peacebuilding.

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A Report on UPF Engagement with the NGO Committee on Spirituality and Values

March 26, 2019

New York, United States—From 2017 to 2018, UPF chaired the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns-NY.

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International Women’s Day Observed in Washington, D.C.

March 16, 2019

Washington, D.C., United States—Eighty women leaders and members of the clergy attended the celebration at The Washington Times.

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A Celebration of the Family in U.S. State of Virginia

March 16, 2019

Fairfax, United States—A Celebration of the Family World Peace Festival brought together a broad spectrum of family proponents.

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UN CSW Program Affirms Benefits of Healthy Families for Women and Girls

March 14, 2019

New York, United States—UPF co-sponsored a CSW side event about the empowerment that women and girls receive from a thriving family.

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UN CSW Program Discusses the Role of Parents

March 12, 2019

New York, United States—Parents’ influence on their children realizing their full potential was the theme of a parallel event to the Commission on the Status of Women.

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UPF Forum on Marriage

February 23, 2019

Bridgeport, United States—In an era when marriage is increasingly under attack, a forum asks if the institution is worth preserving.

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Plant Seeds of Peace in Early Childhood, Conference Advises

November 29, 2018

New Haven, United States—A conference of educators asked the question, “Can early childhood development advance ‘The Culture of Peace?’”

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IAPD Convenes Religious Leaders in New York

November 12, 2018

New York, United States—Nearly 300 clergy and lawmakers attended a UPF conference with the goal of overcoming division and building unity.

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UPF Attends Princeton Sexual Integrity Conference

October 27, 2018

New Jersey, United States—UPF was represented at the annual Sexuality, Integrity and the University conference, held at Princeton University.

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Summit of Parliamentarians Held at the United Nations

September 4, 2018

New York, United States—UPF Vice President Dr. Tageldin Hamad chaired a high-level roundtable at the United Nations during a Summit of Parliamentarians.

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UPF Co-sponsors Faith Discussion at UN

August 22, 2018

New York, United States—UPF co-sponsored a discussion at United Nations headquarters about the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.

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‘Natural Womanhood’ for Optimal Health

June 10, 2018

Tarrytown, United States—The effect of hormones on women’s health and reproductive functioning was the topic of a program co-sponsored by UPF.

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