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B. Kalita: Global and Local Responses to Terrorism
November 30, 2016
Speech given by Hon. Bhubaneswar Kalita, a member of Parliament of India, on “Global and Local Responses to Terrorism” at the International Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.
Sunhak Peace Prize 2017 Laureates Announced
November 29, 2016
Washington, D.C., United States—The 2017 Sunhak Peace Prize has been awarded to two figures who have devoted their lives to helping the world’s refugees.
Family capital: The fuel that drives development
November 16, 2016
The e-book Family Capital and the SDGs shows how the family is fundamental to realizing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Lynn Walsh, director of the UPF Office of Marriage and Family Education, authored one of the book’s essays.
UPF President Speaks at Peacebuilding Conference
November 3, 2016
New York, United States—The president of UPF International was a keynote speaker at an international conference on interethnic and interreligious peacebuilding.
UPF International Announces Regional ILCs
October 28, 2016
New York, United States—UPF International today announced the dates for the three remaining International Leadership Conferences (ILCs) of 2016.
Spirit of the United Nations Awarding Ceremony
October 25, 2016
New York, United States—The 10th annual Spirit of the United Nations awarding ceremony was held on the theme “SDG Success—The Spiritual Indicators.”
UN General Assembly Engages with Faith-Based Organizations
September 22, 2016
New York, United States—During the United Nations General Assembly 2016, an unprecedented 25 of 30 side events were organized in collaboration with faith-based organizations.
International Day of Peace Observed in United States
September 21, 2016
New York, United States—A peace forum, a dinner, meditation, and interfaith prayer were some of the ways that various U.S. chapters of UPF observed the 2016 International Day of Peace.
UPF Statement on the UN International Day of Peace 2016
September 20, 2016
The Universal Peace Federation is proud to support the United Nations International Day of Peace 2016 dedicated to the theme "The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace."
Washington Banquet Marks 40th Anniversary of Founder’s Speech
September 16, 2016
Washington, D.C., United States—A historic speech given by the UPF Founder to the American people was celebrated at a banquet 40 years later.
"Parents' Day" Celebrated in Washington, D.C.
August 5, 2016
Washington, D.C., United States—Inspired by the U.S. holiday Parents’ Day, a banquet was held to honor the National Parents of the Year.
UPF Joins Interfaith Program at UN Church Center
July 11, 2016
New York, United States—A diverse group of leaders from spiritual and peace organizations shared speeches, traditions and music during the "Interfaith Celebration for World Peace and Harmony."
Global Day of Parents 2016 Observed at the United Nations
June 1, 2016
New York City, United States—The importance of both fathers and mothers was the focus of an event the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See organized at the United Nations to commemorate Global Day of Parents.
International Day of Families Observed in the United States
May 15, 2016
New York, United States—Hundreds of families across the United States celebrated the United Nations’ International Day of Families, held every year on May 15.
UPF Celebrates America’s Asian Pacific Heritage
May 5, 2016
Elkton, United States—UPF Washington, D.C., supported the celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Cecil County in the state of Maryland on Thursday, May 5, 2016.
UPF Attends UN Conferences on Family, Spirituality
April 28, 2016
New York, United States—UPF participated in two conferences hosted by the UN NGO Committee on the Family and the Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns.
Peace Activist Speaks at Community of Faith Breakfast
April 23, 2016
San Leandro, United States—“The Importance of Keeping an Open Mind” was the topic at a monthly Community of Faith breakfast in the San Francisco area.
UPF-USA Holds Earth Day Forum in Las Vegas
April 20, 2016
Las Vegas, United States—Preparing young people to take responsibility for the environment was the focus of a forum that UPF-USA held to mark Earth Day 2016.
UPF-USA Leader Speaks at Interfaith Conference
April 3, 2016
New York, United States—The head of UPF-USA was invited to speak at an interfaith conference held by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
Peace Festival Promotes Reconciliation and Healing
March 26, 2016
Las Vegas, United States—UPF-USA and Women's Federation for World Peace-USA co-organized the Las Vegas Peace Festival 2016 to promote reconciliation and healing in the United States.
