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UPF Chapter Events Related to United Nations
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.
Educational Project for Grassroots Leaders in Novosibirsk
March 22, 2012
Novosibirsk, Russia - Ambassadors for Peace in Siberia participated in leadership development programs on March 22, 2012, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
World Water Day in Buenos Aires: Life and Peace in 'Your Home'
March 22, 2012
Buenos Aires, Argentina - With the motto “Life and Peace in 'Your Home,'” UPF-Argentina celebrated UN World Water Day on March 22, 2012.
Women's Day 2012 Observed in 14 Nations
March 8, 2012
"Empower Women, End Hunger and Poverty" was the theme of observances in 14 nations of International Women's Day, March 8, 2012.
World Interfaith Harmony Week 2012 Observed in 34 Nations
February 7, 2012
UPF chapters in 34 nations organized events for World Interfaith Harmony Week, the first week of February 2012.
Human Solidarity Day Observed in Moscow
December 18, 2011
Moscow, Russia - A UPF-Eurasia conference on “Solidarity as a Fundamental Value of Humankind in the 21st Century” was related to International Human Solidarity Day, Dec. 17, 2011
World AIDS Day Marked by Seminar in Caracas
December 16, 2011
Caracas, Venezuela - A seminar on Marriage, Family, and Society took place at the President Hotel in Caracas on Dec. 15, 2011, calling attention to World AIDS Day.
Human Rights Day 2011 Observed by 4 UPF Chapters
December 10, 2011
UPF chapters in Germany, Italy, Nepal and the UK organized programs on to commemorate Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, 2011.
International Volunteer Day Celebrated in Buenos Aires
December 5, 2011
Buenos Aires, Argentina - UPF-Argentina celebrated International Volunteer Day, Dec. 5, 2011, with a recognition of outstanding volunteers in Buenos Aires.
World AIDS Day Observed in Moldova
December 1, 2011
Chisinau, Moldova - On World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, 2011, Minerva High School students in Chisinau listened to a presentation on the value of the family and the importance of maintaining purity before marriage.
Elimination of Violence against Women Taught in Georgia
November 25, 2011
Tbilisi, Georgia - On the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov. 25, 2011, Young Peace Ambassadors and the school administration organized a program at High School No. 136 in Tbilisi.
Elimination of Violence Against Women Taught in Moldova
November 25, 2011
Ialoveni, Moldova - A seminar for educators on “The Family for Peace and Human Development” took place on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov. 24, 2011.
Universal Children's Day Celebrated in Tallinn
November 20, 2011
Tallinn, Estonia - Grandparents, parents and children attended a Universal Children's Day program at the Peace Embassy in Tallinn on Nov. 20, 2011.
UN Day for Tolerance Observed with Educational Programs in Georgia
November 17, 2011
Tbilisi, Georgia - Educational programs for students in Tbilisi took place in observance of the UN International Day for Tolerance, Nov. 16, 2011.
UN Day for Tolerance Observed with Educational Programs in 7 Russian Cities
November 16, 2011
UPF-Russia organized "Run Hour" events, academic forums, social events and interactive learning experiences on the UN International Day for Tolerance, Nov. 16, 2011.
United Nations Day Observed by UPF-Georgia
October 24, 2011
Tbilisi, Georgia - Students in Tbilisi learned about the UN's work and discussed ways to build peace on United Nations Day, Oct. 24, 2011.
United Nations Day Observed in 4 Russian Cities
October 24, 2011
UPF chapters in Khabarovsk, Ryazan, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg organized celebrations of United Nations Day, Oct. 24, 2011.
International Day of Non-violence Is Topic of Intercollegiate Debate in India
September 30, 2011
New Delhi, India - The UN Information Centre for India and Bhutan and UPF-India organized programs on Sept. 27 and 30, 2011, in commemoration of the UN International Day of Peace and the UN International Day of Non-violence.
A Model UN Interreligious Council Tackles Multiculturalism
September 23, 2011
Geneva, Switzerland - A Model UN interreligious council session on the topic of multiculturalism took place at the UN headquarters in Geneva on Sept. 23, 2011.
International Day of Peace Commemorated in 67 Nations
September 21, 2011
Overview of activities organized by UPF chapters in 67 nations on the International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, 2011.