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Consultations take place among scholars, diplomats, government officials, civil society representatives and religious leaders.
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Peace and Security
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A Tribute to Nelson Mandela
- Thursday, December 5, 2013
As the news of the passing of Nelson Mandela flashed around the world at cyber speed, tributes began to pour forth from world leaders and statesmen, pontiffs and clergymen, and citizens of every nation. He was a man who put his life on the line for justice in his early years, suffered a third of his life in prison and later forgave his tormentors at his liberation from prison for the good of the people and as a example to heal a broken nation.
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Conference in Paris Promotes Europe-Eurasia Cooperation
- Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Paris, France - A conference on "Eurasia and Europe: Cooperating for a Culture of Peace and Human Development" took place in Paris, France, Dec. 3-4, 2013, calling attention to the new "Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures" that was inaugurated in August 2013 at the instigation of Kazakhstan and being spearheaded by UNESCO.
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Conference on Social Epidemics and Effective Responses Held in St. Petersburg
- Friday, November 22, 2013
St. Petersburg, Russia - An international conference on "Social Epidemics: Policies and Effective Responses" Nov. 21-22 examined both positive and negative aspects of current trends in social media, lifestyle and civil society engagement in global affairs. Speakers proposed ways that the social environment, volunteer associations, religious organizations and the media can help promote a healthy society.
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Kinshasa Forum: The Conflicts in DR Congo and the MDGs
- Saturday, November 16, 2013
Kinshasa, DR Congo - A high-level conference on the theme of "The Conflicts in DR Congo and the Challenge of Achieving the Millennium Development Goals" took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kinshasa on Nov. 16, 2013.
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UPF-Nigeria Offers Input on the Committee for National Dialogue
- Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Abuja, Nigeria - An Ambassadors for Peace Seminar on National Dialogue was convened on Oct. 22, 2013, with the theme "Exposition of an Innovative Framework for Sustainable National Dialogue."
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Conference Focuses on the Ukrainian National Ideal
- Friday, October 18, 2013
Kiev, Ukraine - UPF-Ukraine held its annual international conference entitled "The Ukrainian National Idea: Past, Present, and Future" on Oct. 18 in the conference hall of the Hotel "Kozatskyi."
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UPF-Russia Participates in a Round Table at the Parliament Newspaper Press Center
- Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Moscow, Russia - UPF-Russia was officially invited to participate in a June 26 round table on the topic of economic migration to Russia at the Press Center of the Parliament newspaper.
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Syrian Christians in Austria Torn between Despair and Hope for Peace
- Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Vienna, Austria - UPF-Austria held a panel discussion on April 16 on the current situation in Syria. Sixty people attended, among them quite a few Syrians of different faiths, convictions, and loyalties living in Vienna. If the rebels in Syria come to power, the Christians in the audience said, they fear that previous guarantees of religious freedom would be lost.
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Presentations to Roundtable on Faith, Religion, and International Security
- Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Presentations at the roundtable on Faith, Religion, and International Security, Washington DC, March 13, 2013
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UPF Summit Addresses Peace, Security, and Development
- Monday, February 25, 2013
Seoul, Korea - National flags flanked a hall of the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel filled with 800 delegates from 91 nations attending UPF's World Summit 2013 in Seoul, Korea, February 22 to 25.
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Forum in Kabul on Peace and Sustainable Development
- Saturday, December 15, 2012
Kabul, Afghanistan - About 25 people gathered in the Serena Hotel in Kabul on December 15 for a forum on "Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Development and Peace." Afterwards, UPF leaders paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mohammad Karim Khalili, Vice President of Afghanistan.
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A Commitment to Peace and Responsible Leadership in Indonesia
- Saturday, December 8, 2012
Jakarta, Indonesia - In collaboration with the House of Regional Representatives and the Maya Bhakti Pertiwi Foundation, UPF organized a conference on the theme of Innovative Approaches to Peace, Leadership and Good Governance on Dec. 8, 2012.
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