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| Jun 30: UN International Day of Parliamentarism |
| Jul 18: Nelson Mandela International Day |
| Aug 19: UN International Day of Peace |
| Aug 19: UN World Humanitarian Day |
Ambassadors for Peace
Australia Commemorates International Day of Families with Webinar
May 16, 2020
Melbourne, Australia—In commemoration of the UN International Day of Families 2020, UPF-Melbourne held a webinar on “Alleviation of Poverty vs. Elevation of Human Potential.”
UPF-USA’s Fifth Interfaith Prayer for the Nation and the World Draws 765 Participants
May 7, 2020
United States—UPF-USA’s fifth weekly Interfaith Prayer for the Nation and the World was convened on the Zoom platform on Thursday, May 7, at 1 PM (EST) through a call out to Ambassadors of Peace, UPF members and friends of UPF.
UPF-USA Hosts Its Third Interfaith Prayer for the Nation and the World
April 23, 2020
United States—UPF-USA’s third weekly Interfaith Prayer for the Nation and the World brought together clergy from Christian, Jewish, and Hindu traditions.
Indonesian Webinar Discusses Environmental Ethics
April 18, 2020
Jakarta, Indonesia—UPF-Indonesia held its first online seminar on environmental ethics with around 95 participants from all over the country.
UPF-USA Continues Weekly Online Interfaith Prayer Gathering
April 16, 2020
United States—UPF-USA’s second weekly Interfaith Prayer for the Nation and the World was convened on the Zoom platform on Thursday, April 16, through an invitation to Ambassadors of Peace, UPF members and friends of UPF.
UPF-USA Initiates Weekly Online Interfaith Prayer Gathering
April 9, 2020
United States—UPF-USA’s initial Interfaith Prayer for the Nation and the World was convened on the Zoom platform on Thursday, April 9, bringing together over 90 participants.
UPF-Argentina Commemorates UN International Women’s Day
March 8, 2020
Buenos Aires Province, Argentina—UPF-Argentina Honored Ten Women Leaders in two events.
UPF Organizes Charitable Collection for Africa
February 14, 2020
Lisbon, Portugal—Books, clothes, and supplies were collected and sent to two African nations through the efforts of UPF and its affiliated organizations.
UPF-Argentina Commemorates UN International Volunteer Day
December 4, 2019
Buenos Aires, Argentina—To celebrate UN International Volunteer Day 2019, UPF-Argentina held the seventh edition of its “Volunteer and the Common Good” recognition ceremony.
Africa Continental Summit Convened in Niger
November 30, 2019
Niamey, Niger—The national and international delegates included current and former heads of state and government from 70 nations across Africa and around the world.
Ambassadors for Peace Plan Character Education Program
November 30, 2019
Lisbon, Portugal—UPF organized three working meetings of Ambassadors for Peace in order to implement the UPF character education program.
UPF Delegation Visits Portuguese Parliament
November 19, 2019
Lisbon, Portugal—UPF representatives explained about the federation’s achievements and core values in a visit to a committee leader.
Buddhist School in Bhutan Hosts ‘Peace Road’
November 12, 2019
Thimphu, Bhutan—Bhutan took part in the Peace Road 2019 by organizing a program at a Buddhist school.
Peace Road Program in Argentina Focuses on the Environment
November 10, 2019
Buenos Aires, Argentina—The City of Buenos Aires declared that UPF’s 2019 Peace Road event should be noted “for promoting and upholding human rights.”
UPF-Argentina Honors UN International Day of Older Persons
October 21, 2019
Buenos Aires, Argentina—In recognition of the UN International Day of Older Persons, UPF-Argentina visited the San José de Ciudadela Retirement Home on October 21.
UPF-Portugal Takes Part in Lusophone Awards
October 19, 2019
Lisbon, Portugal—UPF and an affiliated organization were invited to participate in an awards ceremony honoring prominent Portuguese-speakers.
UPF Visits Church to Report on Africa Summit
October 13, 2019
Lisbon, Portugal—UPF was invited by the Tocoist Church of Portugal to report to its community about the Africa Summit.
UPF-Portugal in Dialogue with Hindu Community Leaders
October 1, 2019
Lisbon, Portugal—A delegation from UPF visited the temple of the Hindu Community of Lisbon and met the president and vice president.
UPF-Portugal Visits Tocoist Church
September 29, 2019
Lisbon, Portugal—The president and secretary of UPF-Portugal visited the Tocoist Church of Portugal and participated in its worship service.
Peace Day Celebrants Recall Balkans Peace Road tour
September 29, 2019
Vienna, Austria—A Peace Road trip to Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina was the theme of an International Day of Peace celebration.