- Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Shree Kumar Swamiji Appointed Ambassador for Peace
London, UK - His Holiness Brahmrishi Shree Kumar Swamiji was presented with an Ambassador for Peace certificate by the Universal Peace Federation-UK on November 15. The Hindu leader was on a visit to the UK during the UK's Interfaith Week.
- Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Georgia Welcomes the Week of Family Values
Tbilisi, Georgia - The Week of Family Values was held in Tbilisi, Georgia, November 4-13. Programs took place at High School No. 136 in Tbilisi, the Georgia Human Rights Ombudsman's office, and the Foundation for the Development of Human Resources.
- Wednesday, November 9, 2011
TV Show in Nepal Supports Marriage and Family
Kathmandu, Nepal - In a nationwide broadcast by Himalaya Television, UPF-Nepal hosted an interactive discussion that focused on the importance of marriage and family for lasting peace and social development. The program was filmed at UPF’s Peace Embassy in the capital, Kathmandu, and broadcast on November 9.
- Thursday, November 10, 2011
Japanese Tea Ceremony in Washington, DC
Washington, DC, USA - On a beautiful autumn day, UPF's DC Office presented Japanese tea ceremonies for invited guests from the Washington diplomatic community, friends of UPF, and Ambassadors for Peace. Two tea ceremonies, with an accompanying afternoon lunch and evening dinner, were held on November 10 at the UPF Peace Embassy.
- Friday, October 28, 2011
NGO Week of Spirituality Explores Visionary Leadership
New York, USA - The Week of Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns, Oct. 20-28, 2011, focused on visionary leadership as a key to solve the challenges facing the United Nations and the world.
- Sunday, November 6, 2011
Malta Conference: Europe, Africa and the Culture of Peace
Valletta, Malta - "A New Vision for Cooperation Between Europe and Africa and The Culture of Peace" was the theme of a conference of in the Presidential Palace of Malta on November 5. Political, diplomatic, economic, and religious experts from both continents assessed the Arab Spring revolutions, economic relations, gender equality, development, and aid effectiveness.
- Saturday, October 29, 2011
Marriage and Family Conference in Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda - UPF held a conference on "The Significance of Marriage and Family for Peace and Human Development" on October 29 at the Alpha Palace Hotel in Kigali.
- Sunday, November 6, 2011
Marriage and Family Program in Latvia
Riga, Latvia - UPF-Latvia held a seminar in Riga on Nov. 6, 2011, on the theme “Marriage and Family – School of Love” for Ambassadors for Peace and educators.
- Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Sri Lanka Seminar on Marriage and Family
Colombo, Sri Lanka - A seminar on marriage and family in Colombo Nov. 1, 2011, addressed the importance of these institutions in modern society.
- Thursday, October 27, 2011
7th Annual Marriage Forum in Panama
Panama City, Panama - UPF-Panama's 7th Annual Marriage Forum took place on Oct. 27, 2011 at the El Panama Hotel for people from churches, government, academia, and NGOs.
- Monday, October 31, 2011
Korean Culture Day at Zelenograd School
Zelenograd, Russia - As part of the local annual festival “We are different and we feel this is our treasure; we are together and therefore powerful,” an exhibit of photos of South Korea opened on October 31 in the main hall of the museum of school No. 1923 in Zelenograd, near Moscow. The exhibit, “Korea in photos,” was part of the school's Festival of Friendship, a day dedicated to the "Land of Morning Calm," as Korea is known.
- Monday, October 24, 2011
UPF-Ukraine Celebrates Milestones
Kiev, Ukraine - Two significant events were held in Kiev October 20 and 24: the annual UPF conference commemorating Dr. Sun Myung Moon’s 2005 visit to Ukraine and the 60th anniversary of the Ukrainian Peace Council, headed by the first president of Ukraine, Leonid Kravchuk.