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Faith-Based Organizations Discuss Crime Prevention, Criminal Justice, and Prepare for UN crime Congress in Kyoto, Japan
November 13, 2019
San Francisco, United States—The need for partnerships between faith-based organizations and UN agencies was discussed over two days.
Summit Explores Peace and Development in Southeast Europe
October 27, 2019
Tirana, Albania—Participants from over 50 nations attended the Southeast Europe Peace Summit organized by UPF.
Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations Focuses on Addressing Criminal Justice with Spirituality
October 22, 2019
New York, United States—UPF cosponsored a program to explore how faith-based organizations can assist in preventing crime and reforming criminal justice.
Interfaith Gathering Discusses Women in the Modern World
October 13, 2019
Petrozavodsk, Russia—"The Role of Women in the Modern World" was the topic of a meeting held by UPF and a Muslim women’s organization.
International Day of Peace Observed in Munich
September 21, 2019
Munich, Germany—"Active for a Climate of Peace" was the title of the UPF commemoration of the 2019 International Day of Peace.
International Day of Peace Observed in Norway
September 19, 2019
Oslo, Norway—In a program titled “Perspectives on Peace,” faith leaders offered their views on the way to attain peace.
Israel and San Marino Girls Play Football for Peace
August 31, 2019
San Marino, San Marino—An interfaith group of teenage girls from Israel joined local players in a Football for Peace tournament.
UPF Delegation Meets with Pope Francis at Vatican
July 1, 2019
Vatican City—A delegation from UPF International had a private meeting with His Holiness Pope Francis at the pope's office in the Vatican.
International Day of Families Commemorated in Thailand
May 29, 2019
Bangkok, Thailand—UPF commemorated the International Day of Families in Thailand with a conference on family values and the re-launching of the national chapter of the IAPD.
Theologian Promotes His Prescription for Peace
May 24, 2019
Munich, Germany—UPF hosted a first presentation of a newly published book about achieving peace in the Middle East.
IAPD-Peru Visits Mosque in Lima
May 14, 2019
Lima, Peru—During the holy month of Ramadan, members of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) in Peru visited a main mosque in Lima.
International Day of Families Observed in Switzerland
May 14, 2019
Geneva, Switzerland—UPF co-sponsored a conference on interfaith cooperation and the family, held at the World Council of Churches.
Mister and Miss University Pageant Focuses on Friendship
April 27, 2019
Moscow, Russia—Participants in the 2019 Mister and Miss University pageant referred to it as a family more than a competition.
UPF Participates in the World Bank’s Global Faith Initiative
April 10, 2019
Washington, DC—UPF’s Executive Office Took Part in the World Bank’s roundtable discussion of “The Role of Faith in the Human Capital Project.”
University Event Highlights Islamic and Ukrainian Cultures
April 9, 2019
Kyiv, Ukraine—Traditional dances, songs and clothes of both Ukraine and Islamic countries were presented at an event held at a university.
U.S. Convocation of IAPD and IAPP Held in Los Angeles
April 6, 2019
Los Angeles, United States—The convocation explored the role of religious and civic leaders in peacebuilding.
UPF Forum on Marriage
February 23, 2019
Bridgeport, United States—In an era when marriage is increasingly under attack, a forum asks if the institution is worth preserving.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Moscow
February 22, 2019
Moscow, Russia—About 40 people attended a UPF program dedicated to World Interfaith Harmony Week 2019.
Youth Celebrate Interfaith Week in Moscow
February 10, 2019
Moscow, Russia—Contestants of the 2019 Mister and Miss University beauty pageant learned about a variety of faith traditions during World Interfaith Harmony Week.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Slovakia
February 8, 2019
Bratislava, Slovakia—World Interfaith Harmony Week 2019 inspired a discussion of “Fanaticism and Tolerance – Obstacle and Impetus for Interfaith Dialogue.”