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UPF Chapter Events Related to United Nations

5 UPF Chapters Honor Human Rights Day 2012

December 10, 2012

UPF chapters in Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Peru, and Russia organized events on UN Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, 2012, in response to the UN's appeal to "Make your voice count!"

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UN Volunteer Day Marked by a Roundtable and Recognitions in 3 Nations

December 5, 2012

Volunteer recognition programs took place in Argentina and Pakistan to honor International Volunteer Day, Dec. 5, 2012, and in Russia an online forum included participants from Austria and Israel.

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UN Children's Day Commemorated in Tajikistan

November 20, 2012

Dushanbe, Tajikistan - A series of lessons and an exhibition of children’s creative talents commemorated Universal Children's Day, Nov. 20, 2012.

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Vienna Youth Forum: A New Religious Pluralism?

November 20, 2012

Vienna, Austria - In advance of the February 2013 UN Alliance of Civilizations Youth Forum in Vienna, the UPF-Austria Youth Committee organized a forum on religious pluralism on Nov. 20, 2012. 

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UN Day of Tolerance Observed with Educational Programs in 3 Nations

November 16, 2012

UPF chapters held educational programs to mark the UN International Day of Tolerance, Nov. 16, 2012 in Estonia, Pakistan and Russia.

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United Nations Day Observed in Georgia and Russia

October 24, 2012

UPF organized observances of UN Day, Oct. 24, 2012, in Georgia and Russia to publicize the aims and achievements of the United Nations.

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Conference at the UN Headquarters in Vienna on Europe-Russia Partnership

October 13, 2012

Vienna, Austria - The Vienna International Center was the setting for the first day of an International Leadership Conference on the theme of "Europe and Russia - Partners in a Globalized World" Oct. 12-13, 2012.

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UN Day of Peace 2012 Observed in 33 Nations

September 21, 2012

Inspired by the theme "Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future" of the UN International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, 2012, UPF chapters in 33 nations organized programs ranging from academic forums to interreligious ceremonies to poetry contests.

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UN International Youth Day Celebrated in Pakistan

August 12, 2012

Multan, Pakistan - The Society for the Promotion of Education and Awareness along with its networking organizations commemorated UN International Youth Day in Multan, Pakistan Aug. 12, 2012.

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UN Day of Friendship Observed in 3 Nations

July 30, 2012

UPF chapters in Argentina, Paraguay and Russia organized celebrations of the International Day of Friendship, July 30, 2012, established last year by the UN.

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UN Mandela Day Honored in Moscow

July 18, 2012

Moscow, Russia - UPF participated in a round-table forum on Nelson Mandela Day, July 18, 2012, at the State Library of Russia.

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Conference at UN Headquarters in Vienna on Culture and Sustainable Development

July 6, 2012

Vienna, Austria - A conference on “Culture as a Basic Element for Sustainable Development and Human Rights” took place at the Vienna International Centre July 6, 2012.

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Conference on the Family at the UN Headquarters in Geneva

July 6, 2012

Geneva, Switzerland - A European Leadership Conference took place at the UN headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland on "The Contribution of the Family to Peace, Human Development and Prosperity" July 5-6, 2012.

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Interfaith Harmony Ceremony Held at Rio+20 People's Summit

June 23, 2012

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - UPF-Brazil and partner organizations participated in interfaith events during the People's Summit Rio+20 June 15-22, 2102.

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World Environment Day Observed in Buenos Aires

June 8, 2012

Buenos Aires, Argentina - An artistic and cultural celebration marked World Environment Day in Buenos Aires on June 8, 2012.

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On UN Day of Children's Protection Russians Make 'Flowers of Peace' for Georgian Children

June 5, 2012

Perm, Russia - In commemoration of the International Day of Children’s Protection, June 5, 2012, Russian children made flowers and wrote letters for orphans in Georgia.

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Africa Day 2012 Celebrated Around the World

May 26, 2012

Africa Day 2012 was observed by UPF chapters in Australia, Ecuador, Germany, Ghana, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Russia, and the UK.

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UN Day of Families 2012 Observed in 71 Nations

May 15, 2012

UPF chapters in 71 nations organized a variety of forums, award ceremonies and commemorative events on the UN International Day of Families, May 15, 2012.

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Conference at UNESCO Office in Paris Focuses on Peace and Human Development

April 13, 2012

Paris, France - A European Leadership Conference took place at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris April 12-13, 2012, with the theme "A New Vision for Peace and Human Development."

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UN Day to Eliminate Racial Discrimination Programs in Georgia

March 25, 2012

Tbilisi, Georgia - “Stop Racism – Take Action” was the message of programs for students in Tbilisi from March 19-25, 2012, related to the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

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