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As an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, the Universal Peace Federation promotes interfaith understanding, sustainable development, strengthening of marriage and family, mediation of conflict, the empowerment of women and the revitalization of the UN. UPF supports the goals of the UN with programs on occasions such as:
- World Interfaith Harmony Week (first week of February)
- International Women's Day (March 8)
- International Day of Families (May 15)
- Global Day of Parents (June 1)
- International Day of Peace (September 21)
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UPF Co-Sponsors 16th Global Forum on Human Settlements
- Thursday, November 18, 2021
Asia—The 16th Global Forum on Human Settlements, co-sponsored by UPF and 24 other organizations, focused on accelerating a green transformation towards achieving carbon-neutral cities.
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UPF-Peru Honors UN International Day of Yoga and Appoints 34 Ambassadors for Peace
- Friday, July 2, 2021
Peru—More than 350 participants joined the broadcast of a forum celebrating the UN 2021 International Day of Yoga organized by UPF-Peru on July 2, 2021.
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UPF-Peru Honors UN International Mother Earth Day
- Thursday, April 22, 2021
Peru—More than 300 participants joined the live online broadcast of the 2021 UN International Mother Earth Day forum organized by UPF-Peru on April 22, 2021.
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UPF-Argentina Cosponsors Conference to Honor UN World Water Day
- Monday, March 22, 2021
Argentina—“Treasure the Water” panel was shared on Zoom and had more than 30 connections.
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UPF-Ecuador Honors UN International Day of Human Rights
- Saturday, December 12, 2020
Ecuador—On December 12 2020, UPF-Ecuador’s Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) observed virtually the UN International Day of Human Rights.
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UPF Is Member of UN’s Moral Imperative Initiative
- Tuesday, September 1, 2020
New York, United States—The interfaith Moral Imperative initiative sets out policies to advance SDGs during Covid-19.
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UPF-Canada Marks United Nations Day by Honoring Interfaith Practitioners
- Monday, October 19, 2020
Montréal, Canada—In conjunction with United Nations Day 2020, 40 people responded to UPF-Quebec’s invitation to a webinar on “The Role of Interfaith Practitioners in Building Lasting Peace.
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International Youth Day Observed in India
- Wednesday, August 12, 2020
New Delhi, India—A webinar on “COVID-19 and Our Youth” was organized by UPF in partnership with the Youth and Students for Peace to mark the International Youth Day.
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Prayer Service Marks Opening of UN General Assembly
- Monday, 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.
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Nelson Mandela International Day Commemorated in Seychelles
- Saturday, July 18, 2020
Victoria, Seychelles—On July 18 every year, the United Nations invites humanity to mark Nelson Mandela International Day by making a difference in our communities.
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UPF Co-Sponsors 15th Global Forum on Human Settlements
- Friday, October 16, 2020
Asia—UPF was a co-sponsor of the 15th Global Forum on Human Settlements, which focused on accelerating a green transformation in the post-pandemic recovery and reached more than 100,000 people.
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UPF-Portugal Observes World Refugee Day
- Saturday, June 20, 2020
Lisbon, Portugal—UPF and an affiliated organization participated in an online discussion marking World Refugee Day.
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IAPP-Cameroon Commemorates UN International Day of Parliamentarism
- Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Yaounde, Cameroon—On the occasion of the celebration of the UN International Day of Parliamentarism on June 30, 2020, the Cameroon chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) held a conference at the Tripartite Hall of the Yaounde Conference Center.
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Homelessness and Families Discussed During UN Commission on Social Development
- Thursday, 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.”
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UPF-Argentina Commemorates UN International Volunteer Day
- Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Buenos Aires, Argentina—To celebrate UN International Volunteer Day 2019, UPF-Argentina held the seventh edition of its “Volunteer and the Common Good” recognition ceremony.
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Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations Focuses on Addressing Criminal Justice with Spirituality
- Tuesday, 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.
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UPF-Argentina Honors UN International Day of Older Persons
- Monday, October 21, 2019
Buenos Aires, Argentina—In recognition of the UN International Day of Older Persons, UPF-Argentina visited the San José de Ciudadela Retirement Home on October 21.
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UPF Participates in the World Bank’s Global Faith Initiative
- Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Washington, DC—UPF’s Executive Office Took Part in the World Bank’s roundtable discussion of “The Role of Faith in the Human Capital Project.”
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UPF-Argentina Celebrates UN International Day of Friendship
- Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina commemorated International Friendship Day by recognizing 17 new Ambassadors for Peace.
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UPF Is Co-Organizer of Global Forum on Human Settlements
- Thursday, 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.”
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Experts Discuss Prevention of Violent Extremism in Africa
- Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Abjua, Nigeria—From November 28 to 29, 2017, the UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) held an Expert Group Meeting on “The role of African Civil Society Organization in Preventing Violent Extremism in Africa”.
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UPF-International Participates in UN Agribusiness and Economic Industry Summit
- Wednesday, July 24, 2019
New York, United States—The fifth annual Agribusiness and Economic Industry Summit addressed chronic undernourishment, particularly in Africa.
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Gathering at UN Promotes Unselfishness as Key for Peacebuilding
- Wednesday, May 29, 2019
New York, USA—Civic and religious leaders met with future president of UN General Assembly at forum to discuss values.
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Role of Faith-Based Organizations in Criminal Justice Discussed
- Monday, May 20, 2019
Vienna, Austria—UPF organized a side-meeting to the 28th Session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.
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