- Saturday, March 13, 2010
"Wine for Peace" Awards
Rome, Italy - Through its medical and sports branches, the Universal Peace Federation organized a "Wine for Peace” award ceremony at a restored Medieval mansion.
- Friday, March 19, 2010
Passing the Baton in Religious Youth Service
Tarrytown, NY, USA - The Universal Peace Federation announces that Rev. John W. Gehring has been appointed as the International Director of the Religious Youth Service.
- Sunday, March 14, 2010
A Celebration in London of Women's Achievements
London, UK - ‘Celebrating the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present and future' was the theme of a March 14 celebration of the UN’s International Women’s Day.
- Saturday, March 13, 2010
Presentation in Toronto on the Global Wisdom Project
Toronto, Canada - Global wisdom was the theme of the March meeting of the Universal Peace Federation in the Central District of Canada. It sparked much discussion about the dimensions of cultural wisdom and religious wisdom.
- Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Empowering Women in Belize for Leadership Roles
Belize City, Belize - The theme of "A Women's Movement for Real Change" inspired Belize women to seek leadership roles in their community and nation as they gathered on March 9 for a celebration of the International Women's Day.
- Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Holistic Center Opens in Jerusalem on Women's Day
Jerusalem, Israel - A new Holistic and Healing Center to serve local women opened on March 9 in conjunction with an International Women's Day celebration.
- Sunday, March 7, 2010
Women's Day Celebration in Toronto Focuses on Education
Toronto, Canada - The Women's Federation for World Peace-Canada held its fourth annual International Women's Day celebration in Toronto on March 7. The theme for this year was “Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All.”
- Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Parallel Event of the 54th Commission on the Status of Women
New York, USA - “The Role of Women in Social Transformation” was the theme of a March 9, 2010, event hosted by the mission of Nigeria to the UN and organized by UPF.
- Monday, March 8, 2010
A Women's Movement for Change in Sikkim
Gangtok-Sikkim, India - "A Women's Movement for Real Change" was the theme of a March 8 gathering in the capital of Sikkim.
- Saturday, March 6, 2010
Dutch Women Come Together in a Bridge of Peace
The Hague, Netherlands - A "Bridge of Peace" ceremony on March 6, 2010, brought together women from the diverse cultures and religions of The Netherlands in support of the International Women's Day and to celebrate the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures.
- Saturday, March 6, 2010
International Women's Day Celebrated in Paris
Paris, France - A celebration of the International Women's Day in Paris featured the release of a new book on women's dignity and presentations on prenatal education and combating human trafficking.
- Friday, February 5, 2010
Appeal for Support after Earthquake Chile
The Universal Peace Federation invites all Ambassadors for Peace to help in relief efforts in Chile following the February 27 earthquake that has devastated parts of the country and left hundreds dead. UPF will work with other relief partners in an effort to maximize the benefit to the people of Chile. Your help is needed urgently.