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- Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Korean Ambassadors for Peace Make Plans for 2013
Seoul, Korea - UPF-Korea held a workshop for Ambassadors for Peace in Seoul on March 29 to promote strong families, community volunteering, the reunification of Korea, and world peace. This was part of a series of workshops being held throughout Korea.
- Sunday, April 14, 2013
Rethinking Democracy in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal - The 13th South Asia Peace Initiative conference ,held in Kathmandu on April 14, addressed the theme, “Achieving Meaningful Democracy in South Asia: Challenges and Prospects.”
- Monday, April 8, 2013
In Memoriam: Baroness Margaret Thatcher
It was with deep regret that UPF learned of the passing on April 8 of UK's renowned former Prime Minister and dear friend Baroness Thatcher, after a stroke. We join with so many others around the nation and the entire world in mourning her passing and expressing our heartfelt condolences to her family.
- Thursday, March 21, 2013
Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: The Principle of Living for the Sake of Others
Daliat El-Carmel, Israel - Druze Sheik Ali Birani invited academic and religious leaders and social activists to his home near Haifa for a March 21, 2013, forum on "The principle of living for the sake of others."
- Thursday, March 21, 2013
UPF-Georgia Observes UN Day to End Racial Discrimination
Tbilisi, Georgia - UPF-Georgia conducted trainings in Tbilisi on “Stop Racism – Take Action” and an Interracial Soccer Tournament to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21, 2013.
- Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Ukrainian Ambassadors for Peace Welcome Idea of Global Day of Parents
Kiev, Ukraine - Ambassadors for Peace meeting in Kiev on March 20 welcomed the news of the establishment of a UN Global Day of Parents on June 1, with people being encouraged to honor and express special appreciation for their parents on that day. Suggestions were made about how to promote recognition of this day by the Supreme Council of Ukraine.
- Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Washington DC Forum: Religion, Faith, and International Security
Washington DC, USA - The March 13, 2013 forum of UPF's Office of Peace and Security Affairs in Washington DC focused the lens of religion on several conflict areas.
- Friday, March 8, 2013
International Women's Day 2013 Observed in 15 Nations
UPF chapters in Afghanistan, Austria, Burkina Faso, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Nepal, Nigeria, Peru, Russia, Suriname, UK, and US organized commemorations of International Women's Day, March 8, 2013.
- Thursday, February 14, 2013
Jerusalem Peace & Security Forum: Syria and Egypt's Impact on Israel's Security Measures
Jerusalem, Israel - A Jerusalem Peace and Security Forum on "The implications of the current situation in Syria and Egypt on Israel's security measures" met at the Hebrew University on Feb. 14, 2013.
- Friday, March 15, 2013
Side Events to the 57th Commission on the Status of Women
United Nations, New York - UPF joined in organizing side events for the 57th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women March 4-15, 2013.
- Monday, March 18, 2013
Royal Aal Al-Bayt Institute Announces Interfaith Harmony Week Prizes
Amman, Jordan - The Royal Aal Al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought in Jordan announced on March 18 their selection of the three most notable World Interfaith Harmony Week programs. The prizewinning events took place in Nigeria, the Philippines, and Malaysia.
- Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Forum in Abuja Addresses Human Trafficking on the UN Day of the Remembrance of Victims of Slavery
Abuja, Nigeria - UPF-Nigeria organized a discussion at the National Merit Award House in Abuja on March 27, 2013, to commemorate the UN Day of Remembrance of Slavery Victims and International Women's Day.