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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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