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Interfaith Programs
UPF organizes programs that help build understanding, respect and cooperation among people of different faiths.
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Seminar on Religious Renewal and the Future of Islam in Sudan
- Thursday, August 26, 2010
Khartoum, Sudan - A seminar was conducted in Sudan on August 26 introducing a booklet written by Abdelmoumin Ahmed, former leader of UPF-Sudan. The booklet covers topics of religious freedom, religious coexistence, and religious renewal. It addresses a serious issue within Islam regarding accepting new ideas, accepting others, and developing new understandings about religion.
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Consultation in Auckland on a Proposed Interreligious Council at the UN
- Saturday, August 14, 2010
Auckland, New Zealand - UPF-New Zealand hosted a consultation on the proposal for an interfaith council at the United Nations during its Aug. 14, 2010, meeting.
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Consultation in Lima on a Proposed Interreligious Council at the UN
- Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Lima, Peru - Ambassadors for Peace in Peru gathered together on two occasions in August 2010 to discuss the proposal to establish an interreligious council at the UN and to consider ways to support this initiative.
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Consultation in Geneva on Proposed Interreligious Council
- Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Geneva, Switzerland - UPF-Switzerland convened a consultation /brainstorming session on a proposed interreligious council at the UN with knowledgeable and concerned Ambassadors for Peace and new participants on August 11 at the Peace Embassy.
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UPF Chair Meets with Buddhist Leaders in Thailand
- Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Bangkok, Thailand - Rev. Hyung Jin Moon and his wife Yeon Ah arrived in Thailand, the seat of Theravada Buddhism worldwide, as part of a peace trip connecting with the spiritual legacy in nations of Asia.
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UPF Chair Makes a Pilgrimage to Nepal
- Sunday, August 1, 2010
Kathmandu, Nepal - On his first visit to Nepal the International Chairman of UPF, Rev. Hyung Jin Moon, was charmed by its people, culture, religions, and food. He and his wife Yeon Ah spent time with government leaders, Ambassadors for Peace, youth, and families, ending with a visit to the birthplace of Buddha in Lumbini.
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Towards a Youth of Russia Interreligious Council
- Saturday, July 31, 2010
Dombai, Russia - The first Caucasus Forum for the Youth of Russia took place July 23-31 in Dombai in the Karachay-Cherkess Republic of the Russian Federation. Forum participants proposed creating a Youth of Russia Interreligious Council to counter the xenophobia among young people of the various religious communities in the Caucasus region.
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Book Release: 7/7 Bombing, Muslim Perspectives
- Wednesday, July 7, 2010
London, UK - The July 7, 2005 bombings in London affected British Muslims in an unprecedented way with questions about their loyalty, Britishness, and the nature of their belonging in our society. In a book released on July 7, British Muslims offer reflections and condolences.
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British Muslims Give Perspectives on 7-7 Attacks
- Wednesday, July 7, 2010
London, UK - A book launch on July 7, 2010, in the House of Lords introduced 7/7 Muslim Perspectives, compiled by Murtaza Shibli containing responses by various British Muslims to the July 7, 2005 bombings in London.
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Book Release: From Macro-Ecumenism to Interreligious Dialogue
- Friday, June 18, 2010
The 21st century is characterized as a time of vertiginous and radical changes in all aspects of human life, but it is clear that religion conditions people's views about the other spheres of life.
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Conference in London on Forgiveness and Reconciliation
- Sunday, June 6, 2010
London, UK - A conference on June 6, 2010, titled ‘Reconciliation and Forgiveness in Interpersonal Relationships and in the Community’ was chaired by distinguished Christian and Muslim leaders.
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Forum in Jerusalem on Bringing Religion to the Front Lines of Peace
- Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Jerusalem, Israel - The Israel/Palestine Center for Research and Information held a panel discussion on Bringing Religion to the Front Lines of Peace at the Ambassador Hotel on June 2.
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