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- Thursday, May 24, 2012
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's Message on Africa Day
As the world tries to forge a renewed global partnership for sustainable development, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon pledged to work with Africa’s leaders and people to implement an agenda that addresses Africa’s needs – an agenda that will set the continent on the path to the future we all want: dynamic, equitable and sustainable growth that benefits all Africans. [UPF chapters in Australia, Ecuador, Ghana, Israel, Japan, Russia, and the UK observed Africa Day 2012.]
- Thursday, June 7, 2012
UPF-Nigeria Launches Marriage and Family Conferences
Lagos, Nigeria - A marriage and family conference in Lagos June 5-7 launched a series of events on “Marriage and Family as Instruments for Peace and National Development." Programs are planned in six cities leading up to a national conference and interfaith blessing festival in Abuja later in the year.
- Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Art Contest in Argentina Announced for UN Day of Friendship
Buenos Aires, Argentina - "Life is the art of meeting" is the theme of the Drawing and Painting Contest launched May 2 as a way of promoting the value of friendship in preparation for a celebration of the UN International Day of Friendship, July 30.
- Sunday, April 29, 2012
10 Teams Compete for a Peace Trophy in Italy
Monza, Italy - Now in its seventh year, the Peace Trophy football tournament opened on April 29 and will continue with matches every Sunday afternoon until June 24. With teams representing the various cultures and backgrounds of the people in northern Italy, the competition encourages good sportsmanship, friendship, and mutual respect.
- Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Washington DC Forum: Security Cooperation in Southeast Asia and Oceania
A roundtable on "Security Cooperation in Southeast Asia and Oceania: Constructing a Security Community in the Region,” on April 25, 2012 examined prospects for developing a system of collective security for the Southeast Asia and Oceania.
- Sunday, April 29, 2012
Conference in Tirana on the Role of Albanians in Securing Peace in the Balkans
Tirana, Albania - In the context of the Balkan nations pursuing stability and improved relations with Europe, leaders from ten nations met in Tirana April 28 and 29, 2012, to discuss "The Role and Importance of the Albanian People for Lasting Peace and Security in the Balkans."
- Sunday, April 29, 2012
UPF-USA Honors 18 New Ambassadors for Peace in Parsippany, New Jersey
Parsippany, New Jersey, USA - Ambassadors for Peace from New Jersey and Pennsylvania met for a luncheon program on April 29 at the Sheraton Parsippany. Speakers included Admiral J. Robert Lunney, Kay Hymowitz, and Joel Austin.
- Saturday, April 7, 2012
Dancing Transcends Borders in Kiev
Kiev, Ukraine - The third international children-and-youth choreography festival and contest on the theme “Dancing Beyond Borders-2012” that took place in Kiev on April 6 and 7 was a real pageant of creativity and talents. The initiators of this remarkable event were the Ballet Academy of Ukraine, Universal Peace Federation, center of culture “Sun”, and international charitable foundation “Art Beyond Borders.”
- Saturday, April 28, 2012
UPF Joins Russia's Spring Week of Goodness
During Russia's annual "Spring Week of Goodness," April 21-23, 2012, UPF volunteers and Youth Ambassadors for Peace carried out about 100 projects in several cities.
- Sunday, March 11, 2012
UPF Leader Delivers a Peace Message at Rally in Honduras
Nacaome, Honduras – As part of UPF-Honduras’ focus on leadership and good governance, Ambassadors for Peace are carrying out educational programs for potential candidates in future elections. The Secretary General of UPF-Honduras was invited to offer a peace message at a March 11 meeting of the Democratic Unification Party, one of the five parties represented in the National Congress.
- Friday, April 13, 2012
Conference at UNESCO Office in Paris Focuses on Peace and Human Development
Paris, France - A European Leadership Conference took place at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris April 12-13, 2012, with the theme "A New Vision for Peace and Human Development."
- Saturday, March 31, 2012
Leadership Conference in Mindanao Promotes Interfaith Harmony
Davao, Mindanao, Philippines - An International Leadership Conference took place in Davao, the principal city on the island of Mindanao, co-sponsored by the Mayor of Davao. The theme for the March 29-30 conference was "The Role of Interfaith Harmony and Good Governance in Peace and Development."