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Asia Pacific Summit Convenes in Nepal
December 3, 2018
Kathmandu, Nepal—More than 1,500 participants, including seven current heads of state and government, attended UPF’s first Asia Pacific Summit.
UPF at World Tolerance Summit
November 18, 2018
Dubai, United Arab Emirates—UPF was an official supporting partner of the World Tolerance Summit, which took place in November in Dubai.
International Day of Peace Observed in Georgia
September 23, 2018
Tbilisi, Georgia—A commemoration of the 2018 International Day of Peace focused on the role of NGOs in peacebuilding.
International Day of Peace Observed in Moscow
September 21, 2018
Moscow, Russia—The Moscow branch of UPF held a meeting at its Peace Embassy to commemorate the 2018 UN International Day of Peace.
Irish Forum Discusses Brexit Effects
September 9, 2018
Carlingford, Ireland—UPF-Ireland added a forum to its “Peace Road” event, discussing the effects of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union.
Summit of Parliamentarians Held at the United Nations
September 4, 2018
New York, United States—UPF Vice President Dr. Tageldin Hamad chaired a high-level roundtable at the United Nations during a Summit of Parliamentarians.
Parliamentarians, Faith Leaders Address Challenges of Our Time
August 29, 2018
Seoul, Korea—The 32nd International Leadership Conference organized by UPF brought together more than 300 leaders from over 80 nations.
World Tolerance Summit Announced for Dubai
August 10, 2018
Dubai, United Arab Emirates—UPF will be an official supporting partner of the World Tolerance Summit, which will be convened in Dubai in November.
Latin America Summit Includes Founder's Address and Peace Rally
August 4, 2018
São Paulo, Brazil—The first Latin America Summit concluded with a speech by the UPF co-founder and the signing of the São Paulo Declaration of Peace.
Presidents and Parliamentarians Address Latin America Summit
August 3, 2018
São Paulo, Brazil—The first full day of the 2018 Latin America Summit featured prominent speakers from throughout the region.
Latin America Summit Begins Amid Warmth and Hope
August 2, 2018
São Paulo, Brazil—Participants at the opening banquet of the first Latin America Summit praised the evening’s spirit of fraternity and friendship.
Vienna Gathering Discusses Horn of Africa Prospects
June 22, 2018
Vienna, Austria—UPF-Austria was one of the organizers of a program titled “Perspectives for the Horn of Africa with a Special Focus on Sudan.”
IAPP-Canada Convenes Expert Briefing on Two Koreas
June 19, 2018
Ottawa, Canada—The Canadian chapters of UPF and the IAPP organized a program on the prospects of inter-Korean relations at Canada’s House of Commons.
Seminar Envisions Pakistan on the New Silk Road
May 29, 2018
Vienna, Austria—The president of Pakistan-administered Azad Jammu and Kashmir was the main speaker at a seminar on Pakistan’s future role.
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.