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Nepal Meeting Celebrates Inter-Korean Summit
May 10, 2018
Kathmandu, Nepal—UPF and the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) organized a program in Nepal to welcome the Panmunjom Declaration, signed at the Inter-Korean Summit in April.
Interreligious Association for Peace and Development Launched in Europe
April 29, 2018
Vienna, Austria—A two-day International Leadership Conference organized by Universal Peace Federation brought together 250 participants from 45 nations.
World Leaders Affirm the Mission and Work of UPF
February 21, 2018
Seoul, Korea—The 2018 UPF International Leadership Conference closed with participants expressing a high degree of satisfaction with the presentations and discussions.
Spirit of Optimism Evident at International Leadership Conference
February 19, 2018
Seoul, Korea—More than 550 experts and officials from over 90 countries met at the 2018 UPF International Leadership Conference (ILC).
Slovakians Given a Taste of Korean Culture and History
February 6, 2018
Bratislava, Slovakia—Utilizing the general interest in Korea during the Olympic Winter Games, UPF-Slovakia organized an event titled “Korea’s Traditions from a Historical Perspective.”
Africa Summit Launches Three Peace Initiatives
January 19, 2018
Dakar, Senegal—The historic first World Africa Summit concluded with the launch of three important peace initiatives.
First Africa Summit Announced for January 2018
December 26, 2017
The First Africa Summit for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development is being held on January 17-20, 2018 in Dakar, Senegal, with the support of the State of the Republic of Senegal, under the presidency of His Excellency Macky Sall, and support of the National Assembly of Senegal, headed by Hon. Moustapha Niasse.
Berlin UPF Chapter Holds 2017 Year-End Meeting
December 16, 2017
Berlin, Germany—The Berlin chapter of UPF held a year-end meeting to exchange thoughts and ideas and discuss the upcoming year.
IAPP Holds Conference at European Parliament on Radicalization
December 5, 2017
Brussels, Belgium—A series of IAPP inaugural meetings in Europe in 2017 culminated in a conference in the European Parliament.
K. Chang: Cross-Strait Peace Forum Speech
November 25, 2017
Kinmen County, Taiwan—Speech given by Dr. King-yuh Chang, former minister of the Mainland Affairs Council of the Executive Yuan, ROC, at the Cross-Strait Peace Forum.
Peace Activist Recounts Her Year with Colombian Villagers
November 18, 2017
Munich, Germany—An Austrian peace activist who oversaw violence-free zones in Colombia was the speaker at an afternoon event presented by UPF-Munich.
Religious Leaders at Conference Form New Association
November 13, 2017
Seoul, Korea—The 2017 Interreligious Leadership Conference closed with the formation of a new international association of religious leaders dedicated to bringing world peace.
2017 Interreligious Leadership Conference—Executive Summary
November 13, 2017
Seoul, Korea—About 400 religious leaders and representatives of faith-based organizations concluded the 2017 Interreligious Leadership Conference.
Interreligious Conference Stresses Religion’s Peacebuilding Role
November 12, 2017
Seoul, Korea—The third day of the Interreligious Leadership Conference 2017 focused on “The Responsibility of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations in Building Peaceful and Prosperous Societies.”
Interreligious Conference Joins in Global Peace Rally
November 11, 2017
Seoul, Korea—On the second day of the Interreligious Leadership Conference, November 11, 2017, all the delegates were invited to join a rally calling for the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula.
Netherlands’ Role on UN Security Council Discussed
October 19, 2017
Utrecht, the Netherlands—With the Netherlands joining the UN Security Council in 2018, UPF organized a discussion of the nation’s greater role in international affairs and worldwide security issues.
UN International Day of Peace and National Peace Council
October 3, 2017
Kinshasa, DR Congo—On the occasion of UN International Day of Peace, UPF-DR Congo, in collaboration with the Congolese government, organized an event to launch the UPF National Peace Council.
International Day of Peace Observed in United Kingdom
September 21, 2017
London, United Kingdom—UPF-UK commemorated the UN International Day of Peace by holding a discussion on the theme “How Do We Stop the Next War?”
IAPP Hosts UN Luncheon to Discuss Northeast Asia
July 14, 2017
New York, United States—“Building Peace and Stability in Northeast Asia” was the theme of a high-level special luncheon held by UPF and the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) at the United Nations.
IAPP Launched in Israel
June 21, 2017
Jerusalem, Israel—The Israel chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was launched at Israel’s parliament, the Knesset.