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- Monday, April 12, 2010
Book Release: Two Paths to Peace
Kathmandu, Nepal - A new book written by Dr. Robert S. Kittel entitled Two Paths to Peace was presented to the Constitutional Committee of the Constituent Assembly on April 12. The book offers valuable insights, principles, and experiences to the committee members.
- Sunday, April 11, 2010
European Conference Addresses Prospects for Middle East Peace
Bergen aan Zee, Netherlands - During a European Leadership Conference in Glory House, North Holland, April 9 to 11, four UPF-Netherlands Ambassadors for Peace considered the prospects for peace in the Middle East and Afghanistan.
- Friday, April 16, 2010
Annual UPF-Canada Conference Announced
Ottawa, Canada - UPF-Canada's National Peace Council announces its annual conference June 3 in Ottawa on the theme "Making Canada’s Families Work: An Inter-Religious and Inter-Cultural Discussion."
- Friday, April 16, 2010
National Peace Council of Israel: 2009 Report
Jerusalem, Israel - The Israeli Peace Council met twice a month throughout 2009. It not only functions as a think tank but builds personal connections through its diverse membership.
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- Saturday, March 20, 2010
Honoring a Legacy of Peace at the United Nations
New York, USA - UPF hosted a ‘Legacy of Peace’ program at the UN on March 18, 2010, to honor people who recently passed away and whose lives were dedicated to peace.
- Thursday, April 8, 2010
In Memoriam: Abel T. Muzorewa
Harare, Zimbabwe - The first black prime minister of an interim white-dominated government before Zimbabwe's independence, Bishop Abel Muzorewa, died at his Harare home on April 8. He was 85.
- Saturday, April 3, 2010
Women Organize a Summer of Hope for Haiti's Children
Port-au-Prince, Haiti - Volunteers, supplies, and funds are needed for a summer camp that will offer sports, arts, music, dance, field trips, life skills, and personal growth and team-building activities for 200 Haitian youth Aug. 15-29, 2010.
- Saturday, March 20, 2010
A Vision for Developing Character through Sports in Cote d'Ivoire
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire - To explore possibilities for offering character education, we met with the president of Zady Academy, which offers general education, teacher training, and sports. They are especially interested in implementing a program based on moral values.
- Saturday, April 3, 2010
Celebrating Mothers' Day with Iraqi Families
Sahab, Jordan - A Mothers' Day celebration on April 3 brought together Iraqi women and their families who are living in Jordan. A daughter paid tribute to her mother, and two mothers talked about how they overcame difficult challenges in caring for their families.
- Sunday, March 21, 2010
In Memoriam: Girija Prasad Koirala
Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepal’s senior statesman, five-time Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, died March 20 at the age of 86 and was cremated the following day with full state honors in Kathmandu.
- Saturday, March 20, 2010
Madrid Marriage & Family Forum: The Marriage Relationship
Madrid, Spain - "In a marriage, we need to develop ourselves and walk together," marriage educator Mrs. Ana María Reynés told participants at a UPF-Spain marriage and family seminar on March 20, 2010.
- Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Montreal Interfaith Forum: Acting Locally and Thinking Globally
Montreal, Canada - “Toward a World of Universal Peace—Acting Locally and Thinking Globally” was the topic of an interfaith forum in Montreal on March 17, 2010.