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Interfaith Scripture Reading Links Ecology, Spirituality
August 29, 2021
Paris, France—The sixth online interfaith Scriptural Sharing was held on the theme "Ecology and Spirituality."
Faith Leaders Urged to Light Path to Peace
July 8, 2021
Europe and the Middle East—The impact of the Abraham Accords was the focus of a UPF-IAPD webinar.
Peace Road Visits Holy Sites
July 4, 2021
Munich, Germany—"Peace-Shalom-Salam Aleykum" was the motto of a Peace Road event co-sponsored by UPF.
Albanians Combine Peace Road with a Pilgrimage
June 27, 2021
Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina—A delegation from UPF-Albania joined 50,000 believers at a Bosnian pilgrimage site.
Ambassadors for Peace in Portugal Discuss UPF Values
June 24, 2021
Lisbon, Portugal—Ambassadors for Peace were invited to a dialogue on “Interdependence and Living for the Sake of Others."
IAPD-Argentina Launches Interreligious Dialogue Series
June 23, 2021
South America—The 2021 “Interreligious Dialogue and Good Practices” Series began on June 23, 2021, with a discussion between two interreligious dialogue boards from Buenos Aires City and Buenos Aires Province.
World Refugee Day Honored with Interfaith Scripture Readings
June 20, 2021
Paris, France—An online interfaith scripture reading reminded participants of the plight of refugees.
UPF Interreligious Association Launched in Portugal
June 19, 2021
Lisbon, Portugal—Leaders from four religious spheres attended the inauguration of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development.
UPF Interfaith Program Promotes Reconciliation
June 9, 2021
Acre, Israel—UPF held a special interfaith meeting to counter the distrust between communities.
UPF Webinar Linked to United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS 2021) to Combat Corruption
June 3, 2021
New York, United States—UPF co-hosted a webinar titled “Combating Corruption: The Relevance and Capacities of Faith-Based Organizations.”
Clergy and Theologians Reflect on the Role of the Church in Times of Crisis
May 28, 2021
Europe and the Middle East—Church leaders and scholars addressed conflicts and pandemic concerns.
Interfaith Meeting Probes Humankind’s Beginning
May 16, 2021
Paris, France—UPF held its fourth online interfaith meeting on the topic “At the Beginning of Humanity.”
Religious Minorities Join in Quest for Respect
April 9, 2021
Geneva, Switzerland—A UPF webinar discussed how minority faiths can promote the benefits they bring to society.
Interfaith Discussion Honors International Day of Conscience
April 6, 2021
Yekaterinburg, Russia—Religious representatives spoke at a webinar dedicated to the International Day of Conscience.
IAPD-Brazil Easter Program Attracts More Than 350 Viewers
April 4, 2021
Brazil—On Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, the Brazil chapter of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) led a Zoom program on the theme “Day of Resurrection, Rebirth, and Eternal Life.”
Coalition Features Pakistan Interfaith Harmony Council
March 31, 2021
Vienna, Austria—UPF co-sponsored an international virtual conference in support of Pakistan’s Interfaith Harmony Council.
IAPD Webinar Draws Viewers from 19 Countries
March 25, 2021
Central America and the Caribbean—UPF-Central America and the Caribbean held an Interreligious Association for Peace and Development web conference titled “The Responsibility of Religious Leaders for Peace and Development.”
Israel Holds First Rally of Hope
March 21, 2021
Jerusalem, Israel—Contributions of medical professionals and others during the COVID pandemic were recognized.
Tokyo Interreligious Forum Remembers the Great East Japan Earthquake
March 12, 2021
Tokyo, Japan—UPF and the IAPD in Japan organized an interreligious forum in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
UPF's IAPD Sponsors Dialogue of Spiritual Leaders from Central America and the Caribbean
February 25, 2021
Central America and the Caribbean—On February 25, 2021, the regional chapters of UPF-Central America and the Caribbean and the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) held a webinar on the theme “The Responsibility of Religious Leaders for Peace and Development.”