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UPF Chapter Events Related to United Nations
A Vision in Siberia of Lasting Interreligious Harmony
February 7, 2011
Novosibirsk, Russia - A meeting on the theme of "Love of God and your neighbor as the foundation of world peace" took place in the center of Russia on February 6. The 40 participants included leaders and representatives of various NGOs, religions, traditions, and beliefs.
Interfaith Harmony Week in Stuttgart, Germany
February 6, 2011
Stuttgart, Germany - The UPF chapter in Stuttgart, Germany celebrated an interreligious event on February 5, which connected to the “UN World Interfaith Harmony Week.”
St. Petersburg - Peace Council Hears Presentation on Moral Values
January 27, 2011
St. Petersburg, Russia - The North-West Russian Peace Council met on January 27 in St. Petersburg to review the tenth anniversary of the proposal for establishing an interreligious council at the UN and to observe World Interfaith Harmony Week.
Interfaith Harmony Week in Montreal
January 26, 2011
Montreal, Canada - The World Interfaith Harmony Week was observed on January 26 in Montreal with readings from various faith traditions, a report by Sikhs advocating for religious rights for minorities, and a speech by a Ghanaian Lutheran minister about what his mother taught him about getting along with people from different cultures.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Celebrated in Ottawa
January 25, 2011
Ottawa, Canada - In support of Interfaith Harmony Week the National Capital Peace Council of the Universal Peace Federation met on January 25 to hear the Chair of the Capital Region Interfaith Council, Father Jacques Kabangu, speak on “Social Sin: How All Believers Can Unite to Eradicate Institutional Evil.”
Campaign in Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire, for Peace
January 22, 2011
Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire - On January 22 the peace campaign in Côte d’Ivoire reached a second step in Yamoussoukro, the political capital of Côte d’Ivoire. It happened in a very delicate occasion, as the country is passing through a very serious crisis after the presidential elections on November 28, 2010.
Interfaith Cooperation for Peace in Taiwan
January 22, 2011
Taipei, Taiwan - In connection with the “World Interfaith Harmony Week,” UPF-Taiwan held a seminar entitled “Interfaith Cooperation for Peace: Theory and Practice” on January 22 featuring Christian and Buddhist speakers.
A Rally for Unity among the Faiths in Barbados
January 22, 2011
Bridgetown, Barbados - The playing of the National Anthem of Barbados opened the January 22 Interfaith Rally at the headquarters of the Barbados National Peace Council on the theme of Interfaith Activism for Peace and Harmony.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Celebrated in Tokyo
January 19, 2011
Tokyo, Japan - A commemorative event of the United Nations’ annual “World Interfaith Harmony Week” was hosted by UPF-Japan on January 29 in Tokyo as an opening program of an Ambassadors for Peace Council Meeting.
Kazakhstan Stands for Family Values
January 15, 2011
Almaty, Kazakhstan - UPF-Kazakhstan held a conference on the theme of “Ideal family as the foundation for world peace” on January 15 to inspire young people about the vision for creating ideal families.
Year of Rapprochement of Cultures Observed by 7 UPF Chapters
January 1, 2011
The International Year of the Rapprochement of Cultures, 2010, was commemorated with events organized by UPF chapters in Argentina, Australia, Austria, France, Germany, Netherlands, and Russia.
Year-End Conference in Moscow Marks UN Human Solidarity Day
December 18, 2010
Moscow, Russia - UPF-Russia held an international conference on Dec. 18, 2010, the eve of UN International Human Solidarity Day, to explore the role of NGOs in promoting peace.
Human Rights Day Observed in Kabul
December 10, 2010
Kabul, Afghanistan - UPF-Afghanistan worked with the Independent Human Rights Commission of Afghanistan to promote character education and celebrate Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, 2010.
World AIDS Day Commemorated at Estonia High School
December 1, 2010
On the occasion of World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, 2010, UPF-Estonia organized an event in a rural high school.
World AIDS Day Marked by Youth Conference in St. Petersburg
November 30, 2010
St. Petersburg, Russia - An annual youth conference commemorating World AIDS Day took place at the Youth House in St. Petersburg on Nov. 30, 2010.
UN Day of Tolerance Celebrated with Educational Programs in 4 Russian Cities
November 18, 2010
Yekaterinburg, Ryazan, and Kondopoga Russia - Representatives of UPF took part in discussions, debates, and an interreligious gathering in honor of the UN International Day of Tolerance, Nov. 16, 2010.
UN Day of Tolerance Celebrated in Kazakhstan
November 18, 2010
Almaty, Kazakhstan - Ambassadors for Peace met at the Peace Embassy in Almaty on Nov. 18, 2010 in observance of the UN International Day of Tolerance.
UN Day of Non-Violence Celebrated in Iceland
October 2, 2010
Reykjavik, Iceland - On Oct. 2, 2010, UPF-Iceland joined hundreds of peace activists in the capital of Iceland to commemorate the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi and the International Day of Nonviolence.
Elderly People's Day in Dushanbe
October 1, 2010
Dushanbe, Tajikistan - Government officials and activists held a in honor of Elderly People's Day at the Center of Strategic Research in Dushanbe on Oct. 1, 2010.
Day of Peace 2010 Celebrations Coordinated with UN Offices
September 21, 2010
A number of UPF chapters organized celebrations of the UN International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, 2010, in conjunction with local UN offices.