Interfaith Peacebuilding

This age of globalization needs enlightened leaders in each faith who can examine their sacred writings and traditions and identify the aspects that can benefit all humanity as well as those that preserve each religion's identity. UPF calls on people of faith to honor the Divine indwelling in a way that encourages understanding, respect, and cooperation among people of all faiths for the well-being of our communities and peace in the world.

Resources for organizing interfaith programs
UPF's Statement on Interreligious Dialogue
PowerPoint presentation on Interfaith Peacebuilding
Proposal for establishing an interreligious council at the United Nations
Landmark address by UPF Founder Rev. Sun Myung Moon on "The Responsibility of Religious Leaders in Building a Culture of Peace"
UPF's interfaith journal Dialogue & Alliance

UPF has an Office for Interfaith Understanding & Cooperation among Religions in Jerusalem, c/o Dr. Nurit Hirshfeld.

INTERFAITH ORGANIZATIONS

Interfaith Iftar Meal Shares the Spirit of Islam

Washington, D.C., United States – As part of the observance of Ramadan, the month-long period of fasting and prayer observed by Muslims worldwide, UPF-USA hosted an interfaith iftar dinner on March 1, 2026, at the Washington Times Building in Washington, D.C. Ramadan this year runs from February 17 to March 19. For the past four years, UPF-USA has sponsored an iftar dinner, the meal held after sunset throughout the month of Ramadan, with other organizations. This year, under

Argentine Scholar: “Cult” Label Amplifies Religious Persecution

Buenos Aires, Argentina – Derogatory language used in legal contexts and in the media is amplifying persecution of religious communities around the world. Religious freedom researcher Ms. María Vardé addressed this issue in a speech, “Religious Freedom and Human Rights in Argentina,” at the International Catholic Biblical Society (SOBICAIN) Alberione Hall in Buenos Aires on February 25, 2026. The meeting, organized by the Interreligious Association for Peace and Developme

Youth Choir Supports Interfaith Harmony at US Events

Clifton, United States – Two UPF-USA events in New Jersey celebrated interfaith harmony in the month of February; both were embellished by musical harmony provided by an enthusiastic youth choir. Mr. Fortune Winter , the newly appointed secretary general of UPF-USA, was the keynote speaker at an event in Clifton, New Jersey on February 21, 2026, focused on interfaith cooperation and religious freedom. Mr. Barry Geller , the UPF regional director, presented six Ambassador f

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Interfaith Iftar Meal Shares the Spirit of Islam

Argentine Scholar: “Cult” Label Amplifies Religious Persecution

Youth Choir Supports Interfaith Harmony at US Events

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