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UPF Chapter Events Related to United Nations
International Day of Peace 2010 Celebrated in 48 Nations
September 21, 2010
UPF chapters organized observances of the UN International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, 2010, in 48 nations. The theme for 2010 was "Youth and Development."
UN DPI Annual Conference in Australia
September 1, 2010
Melbourne, Australia - Delegates from over 70 nations attended the 63rd Annual UN Department of Public Information/NGO Conference in Melbourne Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2010 on achieving the MDGs.
International Youth Day Celebrated in Nigeria
August 15, 2010
Lagos, Nigeria - In celebration of the UN International Youth Day, Aug. 12, 2010, UPF and the Youth Federation for World Peace-Nigeria held programs in three states on the theme of "Healing Our World: Vision-Mission-Passion."
UN Environment Programme Supports UPF's Lake Baikal Project
July 5, 2010
Moscow, Russia - The Moscow office of the UN Environment Programme sent a letter in support of UPF-Russia's annual Baikal Lake youth training program, which combines service projects with spiritual development.
Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Marked by Forum in Sydney
June 26, 2010
Sydney, Australia - To commemorate the UN International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Drug Free Australia, UPF and the Women’s Federation for World Peace sponsored a forum in Sydney June 20, 2010.
World Environment Day Observed in London
June 4, 2010
London, England - "We are the product of 14 1/2 billion years of evolution, but the next 14 1/2 years will prove if we are viable as a species,"' stated Lawrence Bloom at a World Environment Day program in London on June 4, 2010.
Russian Peace Council Celebrates a Decade of a Culture of Peace
June 2, 2010
Moscow, Russia - The Russian Peace Council commemorated the International Decade of a Culture of Peace and Non-violence for the Children of the World, 2001 – 2011 with a forum and children's art exhibit on June 2, 2010.
International Day of Families 2010 Celebrated in 40 Nations
May 15, 2010
UPF chapters in 40 nations organized celebrations of the UN International Day of Families, May 15, 2010.
World Water Day Celebrated in Buenos Aires
March 22, 2010
Buenos Aires, Argentina - A conference on “Water: Source of Life and Benefit for Everyone” took place in Buenos Aires on March 22, 2010 in observance of World Water Day.
Women's Day 2010 Observed in 9 Nations
March 8, 2010
Observances of International Women's Day, March 8, 2010, took place in nine nations. The theme chosen by the UN was "Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities, Progress for All."
Year of Reconciliation Observed by 6 UPF Chapters
January 1, 2010
The UN International Year of Reconciliation, 2009, was commemorated with events organized by UPF chapters in Argentina, Austria, Czech Republic, Japan, Lebanon, and Russia.
World AIDS Day Observed in Estonia
December 1, 2009
Tallinn, Estonia - On World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, 2009, UPF-Estonia held an event in support of the efforts made by the United Nations to raise awareness of the suffering caused by this disease.
Seeking to Eliminate Violence Against Women in Albania
November 25, 2009
Tirana, Albania - Young women distributed leaflets in Tirana about healthy family relationships on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov. 25, 2009.
International Day for Tolerance Observed with Educational Programs in 4 Russian Cities
November 16, 2009
Russia - UPF-Russia organized celebrations of the International Day for Tolerance, Nov. 16, 2009, in Moscow, Revda, Yekaterinburg, and Rostov-on-Don.
Russians Respond to UN Human Development Report
October 5, 2009
Moscow, Russia - A UPF representative addressed a review of the UN Report on “Overcoming Barriers: Human Mobility and Development” at a forum at Moscow State University on Oct. 5, 2009.
Disarmament Seminar Held at UN Headquarters in Geneva
September 23, 2009
Geneva, Switzerland - A seminar on Sept. 23, 2009, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva focused on disarmament, in collaboration with the UN Institute on Disarmament.
International Day of Peace 2009 Celebrated in 38 Nations
September 21, 2009
UPF chapters commemorated the International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, 2009 through forums about disarmament, prayers for peace, and service and cultural programs.
Ban Ki-moon Calls for Renewed Multilateralism Based on Universal Principles
July 6, 2009
Geneva, Switzerland - The UN Economic and Social Council High Level Segment that met in Geneva July 6-9, 2009, focused on many health-related issues.
UN Day of Refugees Celebrated in Moscow
June 19, 2009
Moscow, Russia - The Russian National Peace Council observed the UN World Refugee Day on June 20, 2009 with a discussion about refugees and internally displaced persons in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan.
World Environment Day Celebrated in the Urals
June 6, 2009
Yekaterinburg, Russia - UPF Urals organized a student work day at a sensory garden in Yekaterinburg to mark the International Environment Day, June 5, 2009.