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UPF Chapter Events Related to United Nations

IAPD Inaugurated in Ecuador

September 29, 2018

Quito, Ecuador—In honor of the UN International Day of Peace 2018, UPF-Ecuador inaugurated the national chapter of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD).

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Netherlands’ Role on UN Security Council Discussed

October 19, 2017

Utrecht, the Netherlands—With the Netherlands joining the UN Security Council in 2018, UPF organized a discussion of the nation’s greater role in international affairs and worldwide security issues.

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Vienna Celebrates Asmara’s UNESCO Honor

July 15, 2017

Vienna, Austria—The listing of Eritrea’s capital as a World Heritage Site was celebrated at a special event titled “Asmara—City of Dreams.”

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Earth Day Action Collects Plastic for a Greener Russia

April 22, 2017

Moscow, Russia—An environmental campaign called "Collecting Plastic Caps and Lids for Peace" was concluded on International Mother Earth Day 2017.

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Russian Veterans Celebrate UN Day with Song

October 22, 2016

Moscow, Russia—A chorus of veterans sang songs from World War II at a concert held to commemorate United Nations Day.

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International Day of Peace Observed in Denmark

September 21, 2016

Copenhagen, Denmark—The 2016 International Day of Peace was observed at a program in Denmark’s Parliament.

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Siberian Youth Project Seeks Culture of Peace

September 21, 2016

Novosibirsk, Russia—The multifaceted project "Path for Youth toward a Culture of Peace" took place from September 12 to 21, 2016.

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UPF-Argentina Observes International Day of Friendship

August 11, 2016

Buenos Aires, Argentina—To commemorate the UN International Day of Friendship, UPF-Argentina appointed 22 new Ambassadors for Peace.

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International Day of Families Observed in the United States

May 15, 2016

New York, United States—Hundreds of families across the United States celebrated the United Nations’ International Day of Families, held every year on May 15.

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UPF-Norway Celebrates UN Day

October 27, 2015

Oslo, Norway—UPF-Norway celebrated United Nations Day in partnership with Central Jamaat E Ahle Sunnat, the largest mosque in Oslo.

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On Mandela Day, Australia Says “Make a Difference”

July 18, 2015

Melbourne, Australia—African community leaders, NGO leaders and politicians celebrated Nelson Mandela International Day with music and prayer.

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UPF-Peru Celebrates International Day of Yoga

June 21, 2015

Lima, Peru—UPF-Peru celebrated the first International Day of Yoga on June 21.

 

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Honduran and American Youth Pave “Pathways to Peace”

June 14, 2015

Nutley, USA—Honduran and American students participated in the “Pathways to Peace” cultural exchange project in New Jersey. 

 

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Vienna Forum Addresses Korean Peninsula Tensions

May 11, 2015

Vienna, Austria - A forum at the UN headquarters in Vienna addressed the issue “The UN at 70: Toward a Resolution of Tensions on the Korean Peninsula.”

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UPF-UK: Discussion about UN Sustainable Development Goals

March 17, 2015

London, United Kingdom—Raising awareness of the UN Sustainable Development Goals that will come into effect in 2016 was the focus of a meeting held by UPF-UK.

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UPF Chapters Observe World Interfaith Harmony Week 2015

February 7, 2015

Peru HarmonyWeek 2014UPF chapters organized observances of UN World Interfaith Harmony Week Feb. 1-7, 2015, including forums, ceremonies, rallies and other events.

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World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed at the UN Headquarters in Austria

February 6, 2015

Austria HarmonyWeek 2015 02 19Vienna, Austria - Approximately 200 people observed World Interfaith Harmony Week by attending a conference at the Vienna headquarters of the United Nations.

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Russian Ambassadors for Peace Try to Make Solidarity Real

December 20, 2014

Russia SolidarityDay 2014 12 20Moscow, Russia - Russian Ambassadors for Peace wanted their discussions on Dec. 20, 2014, to make human solidarity more than just a beautiful slogan on International Human Solidarity Day.

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Siberian Peace Council Marks Human Rights Day

December 14, 2014

Russia HumanRightsDay 2014 12 14Novosibirsk, Russia - The Siberian Peace Council celebrated Human Rights Day together with Russia’s Constitution Day at a special meeting.

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Forum in Paris on Human Rights, Responsibilities for Peace

December 13, 2014

France-HumanRights-2014-12-13Paris, France - Commemorating Human Rights Day, UPF-France held a meeting on “Human Rights, Responsibilities for Peace: The Role of Civil Society in Peacebuilding” Dec. 13, 2014.

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