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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."

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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