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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Jan 26: NGO Committee on the Family: Making Family Policy

Jan 31: UPF:UK - "Liberalism and the Indo-Pacific" Talk by Humphrey Hawksley

Feb 1: United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week

Feb 2: World Interfaith Harmony Week event in Czech Republic

Feb 3: UPF-Austria: Why Religions and Cultures in Dialogue matter for achieving the UN SDGs

Feb 7: UPF-EUME-WFWP: Religion in Service to Peace, Human Dignity and Justice for All

Feb 21: UPF-UK: With Rising China-US Tensions, Is There Chance for Dialogue with the DPRK

Feb 23: UPF-Canada: Viewing North Korea from Within

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Consultations take place among scholars, diplomats, government officials, civil society representatives and religious leaders.

: Peace and Security; Peace Forum in the Peruvian Congress Addresses Violence in Northern Peru; Thursday, June 18, 2009

Lima, Peru - During a time of violent clashes over plans to open up Peru's northern Amazon region to oil and logging companies, UPF-Peru held a forum in the Congress on "Constructing a Culture of Peace."

: Peace and Security; Mindanao Peace Initiative Steering Committee Convenes; Saturday, June 6, 2009

Cagayan de Oro, Philippines - The Mindanao Peace Initiative steering committee representing the diversity of the island's Christian, Muslim, and indigenous population met June 4-6 to share their experiences in resolving conflict and build momentum for peace.

: Peace and Security; Belarus Peace Rally at War Monument; Monday, June 1, 2009

Minsk, Belarus - The Belarus Peace Fund held a Peace Rally on June 1 at the Stalin's Line historical complex near Minsk. The program, co-organized by the Universal Peace Federation, commemorated the 65th anniversary of the victory in World War II in Belarus.

: Peace and Security; Seminar in Hiroshima on the World in a Crisis and the Course of Japan; Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Hiroshima, Japan - On March 21, 160 people, including local key figures and Ambassadors for Peace, gathered at the Hiroshima International Conference Hall to attend the Ambassadors for Peace Seminar in West Hiroshima. Mr. Hideo Oyamada described urgent global issues and offered a vision for Japan to play a leading role in promoting world peace through its Ambassadors for Peace.

: Peace and Security; Commentary: Moving on from the Americas Summit; Monday, April 20, 2009

New York, United States - Despite the failure to reach a unified statement, the recently concluded Americas Summit in Trinidad and Tobago is certainly a step in the right direction. But there is much work to do.

: Peace and Security; 30 Years on, Cambodians Long for Peace; Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Thirty years after the overthrow of the Pol Pot dictatorship, Cambodians listened intently to presentations on the principles of peace and good governance.

: Peace and Security; Developing a New Vision for G-20 Nations; Friday, March 27, 2009

London, UK - As representatives from the 20 largest national economies of the world prepare to meet in London April 2, the Universal Peace Federation is planning a session on a "New Vision Amid the Economic Crisis" at a House of Commons Committee Room. See UPF's Recommendations for the G-20.

: Peace and Security; London Forum on Disarmament for Development; Saturday, March 14, 2009

‘Will humankind survive more than 100 years?’ was the leading question posed by Dr. Tony Kempster at Lancaster Gate on Monday night. Dr. Kempster, Vice President of the International Peace Bureau, presented an intelligent case for pacifism both in words and song.

: Peace and Security; Forum of Journalists in Burkina Faso; Monday, March 9, 2009

On March 9, 2008 at the RAN Somketa Hotel in Ouagadougou, UPF-Burkina Faso held its the first forum for journalists. This forum held under the theme of the Role and Responsibility of the Journalists for a Peaceful Society gathered 23 journalists representing 15 national media companies.

: Peace and Security; Tour Launches Mindanao Peace Initiative; Friday, March 6, 2009

Mindanao, Philippines - The Universal Peace Federation launched the Mindanao Peace Initiative at a gathering in the Philippine House of Representatives, a rally at the Araneta Coliseum, and in cities across Mindanao.

: Peace and Security; Outreach to Officials in Saint Louis; Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Saint Louis, Senegal - UPF-Senegal Secretary General Mbaye DIOP traveled to Saint Louis to meet the Prefect, the Vice Governor, and the Regional Chief Inspector of Customs.

: Peace and Security; Collective Support for Rebuilding Democracy; Monday, February 23, 2009

The monthly meeting of Ambassadors for Peace in Liberia was held at the Peace House in Monrovia on February 21 to discuss matters of mutual concern. Collective support is needed to make an impact in the rebuilding of our fragile democracy into a strong, sustainable and peaceful democracy.

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