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UPF Chapter Events Related to United Nations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
World Water Day Commemorated in Bogota
March 23, 2012
Bogota, Colombia - As part of World Water Day, March 22, 2012, an interfaith service featured prayers of thanks offered by leaders of various religious and spiritual traditions for the gift of water.