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UPF Events at United Nations Headquarters
Prayer Service Marks Opening of UN General Assembly
September 14, 2020
New York City, United States—On September 14, the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See conducted its annual Prayer Service at the opening of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly at the Church of the Holy Family.
UN Environment Program: Interfaith Response to COVID-19
April 15, 2020
UPF International—Multiple stories from faith-based organizations in supporting and providing for the communities impacted by COVID19.
Homelessness and Families Discussed During UN Commission on Social Development
February 13, 2020
New York, United States—The theme for this year’s UN Commission on Social Development was “Affordable Housing and Social Protection Systems for All to Address Homelessness.”
Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations Focuses on Addressing Criminal Justice with Spirituality
October 22, 2019
New York, United States—UPF cosponsored a program to explore how faith-based organizations can assist in preventing crime and reforming criminal justice.
UPF Is Co-Organizer of Global Forum on Human Settlements
September 5, 2019
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia—UPF inspired the participation of over 150 guests at UN forum examining the theme “Sustainable Development of Cities and Human Settlements in the Digital Era.”
UPF-International Participates in UN Agribusiness and Economic Industry Summit
July 24, 2019
New York, United States—The fifth annual Agribusiness and Economic Industry Summit addressed chronic undernourishment, particularly in Africa.
Global Day of Parents Observed at UN Headquarters
June 11, 2019
New York, United States—A UN panel affirmed the essential role of mothers and fathers for children’s well-being and building good societies.
Gathering at UN Promotes Unselfishness as Key for Peacebuilding
May 29, 2019
New York, USA—Civic and religious leaders met with future president of UN General Assembly at forum to discuss values.
Role of Faith-Based Organizations in Criminal Justice Discussed
May 20, 2019
Vienna, Austria—UPF organized a side-meeting to the 28th Session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.
International Day of Families Observed at UN
May 15, 2019
New York, United States—A large audience gathered at the UN headquarters to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the International Day of Families.
A Report on UPF Engagement with the UN NGO Committee on Spirituality and Values
March 26, 2019
New York, United States—From 2017 to 2018, UPF chaired the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns-NY.
Conference at UN HQ in Vienna Focuses on Horn of Africa
March 20, 2019
Vienna, Austria—Two hundred guests attended a conference at United Nations headquarters in Vienna titled “Perspectives for Sustainable Peace and Development in the Horn of Africa.
UN CSW Program Affirms Benefits of Healthy Families for Women and Girls
March 14, 2019
New York, United States—UPF co-sponsored a CSW side event about the empowerment that women and girls receive from a thriving family.
UN CSW Program Discusses the Role of Parents
March 12, 2019
New York, United States—Parents’ influence on their children realizing their full potential was the theme of a parallel event to the Commission on the Status of Women.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed at UN in Vienna
February 1, 2019
Vienna, Austria—UPF-Austria organized a conference on the theme of “Migration and Interreligious Understanding in the Age of Globalization.”
Summit of Parliamentarians Held at the United Nations
September 4, 2018
New York, United States—UPF Vice President Dr. Tageldin Hamad chaired a high-level roundtable at the United Nations during a Summit of Parliamentarians.
UPF Co-sponsors Faith Discussion at UN
August 22, 2018
New York, United States—UPF co-sponsored a discussion at United Nations headquarters about the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.
Global Day of Parents Observed at the UN
June 1, 2018
New York, United States—UPF co-sponsored an event at United Nations headquarters commemorating Global Day of Parents 2018.
Africa Day 2018 Celebrated in New York City
May 25, 2018
New York, United States—The Universal Peace Federation partnered with the African Union in celebrating the 55th Africa Day.
Empowering Rural Girls and Women through the Family
March 21, 2018
New York, United States—During the 62nd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, UPF co-sponsored a program on empowering rural girls and women.