United Nations Relations
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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Universal Children’s Day 2015 Observed by UPF-Argentina
- Thursday, November 19, 2015
Buenos Aires, Argentina—UPF-Argentina commemorated the Universal Children’s Day 2015 with an event and a discussion on protecting children’s rights and the opportunity the UN SDGs presents to advance this.

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UPF-Argentina Celebrates UN Volunteer Day
- Friday, December 4, 2015
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Argentina’s volunteers and volunteer-involving organizations were recognized at a special awards presentation organized by UPF in celebration of UN International Volunteer Day.

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UPF, UN National Tour in Sri Lanka Promotes the SDGs
- Sunday, December 13, 2015

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UPF-Japan Celebrates UN Day
- Saturday, October 17, 2015
Tokyo, Japan—UPF-Japan celebrated UN Day 2015 on October 17 with an event and discussion on how to implement the UN Alliance of Civilizations’ programs in local communities in the country.

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Spirituality Committee Honors “Spirit of the UN”
- Friday, October 23, 2015
New York, USA—The Ninth Annual “Spirit of the United Nations” Awarding Ceremony took place at the Church Center for the United Nations.
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UPF Statement on the 21st Session of the Conference of the Parties
- Tuesday, November 17, 2015
In December 2015, the COP21, will aim to achieve a legally binding and universal agreement on climate. The following is the UPF International Statement regarding the COP21, and UPF's vision on stewardship of the environment...
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Opening Session - 10th Global Forum on Human Settlements
- Friday, October 30, 2015
United Nations, New York - UPF helped organize and support the 10th Global Forum on Human Settlements held in the United Nations on October 30.

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UPF Celebrates First International Day of Yoga
- Sunday, June 21, 2015
New York, USA—UPF celebrated International Day of Yoga on June 21 at New York's Lincoln Center as a co-sponsor of a program organized by the Global Citizen Forum.

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Seminar at the UN for UPF Ambassadors for Peace from Korea
- Wednesday, May 13, 2015
New York, United States—Forty Ambassadors for Peace from UPF-Korea took part in a seminar at the UN on May 13, 2015 in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.

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UPF-Argentina Observes International Day of Friendship
- Thursday, 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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UPF-UK: Discussion about UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Tuesday, 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-Argentina: What Water Can Tell Us
- Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Buenos Aires, Argentina — Addressing the forum “Water for Our Future,” Mr. Miguel Werner, secretary general of UPF-Argentina, explored ethical issues connected to human use of water.

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UPF-Australia Starts Peace Council in Victoria
- Saturday, April 18, 2015
Melbourne, Australia—UPF-Australia has inaugurated a Peace Council in the state of Victoria as a model for other Australian states and eventually for a National Peace Council.

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UPF Signs Working Agreement with UN Alliance of Civilizations
- Wednesday, February 18, 2015
New York, United States — UPF has signed a working agreement with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, a group founded 10 years ago to promote dialogue between the Western and Islamic worlds.

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Forum at the UN Promotes Interreligious Dialogue and Sustainable Development
- Friday, March 27, 2015
New York, United States - Both UPF and the UN Alliance of Civilizations believe that interfaith dialogue can help nations live in peace, stated H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, the UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, at a consultation at the UN headquarters.
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UN NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns-NY Promotes Human Dignity
- Thursday, November 20, 2014
The NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns at the UN in New York organized activities promoting human dignity in 2014 contribution to the discussion of post-2015 sustainable development goals.

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Russian Ambassadors for Peace Try to Make Solidarity Real
- Saturday, December 20, 2014
Moscow, 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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Awards Given to Argentinian Volunteers
- Friday, December 5, 2014
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Argentina’s individuals and organizations that do the most for others were recognized at a special awards presentation.

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Human Rights Day Observed in Prague
- Thursday, December 11, 2014
Prague, Czech Republic - Members of the Czech Parliament addressed a Human Rights Day celebration in Prague on Dec. 11, 2014.

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UN International Day for Tolerance Observed at Forums in Russia
- Monday, November 17, 2014
The UN International Day for Tolerance 2014 was observed with a celebration of national cultures in Kamensk-Uralsky and a youth round table in St. Petersburg.

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International Day for Tolerance Observed in Estonia
- Thursday, November 20, 2014
Kunda, Estonia - Commemorating the UN International Day for Tolerance, UPF-Estonia organized a lecture on Nov. 20 for high school students in Kunda.
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Forum at the UN on Globalization and Sustainable Development
- Friday, October 31, 2014
New York, USA - A forum on “Globalization and Sustainable Development: The Role of Government, NGOs and Private Sector” took place Oct. 31, 2014 at the United Nations in New York.

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UPF-Nigeria Marks World Food Day with Launch of Food for Peace Initiative
- Thursday, October 16, 2014
Abuja, Nigeria - UPF-Nigeria mobilized volunteers and Ambassadors for Peace to launch a "Food for Peace" initiative on UN World Food Day, Oct. 16, 2014, with the theme Family Farming: Feeding the world, caring for the earth.”
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UPF-Nigeria Statement on UN World Food Day 2014
- Thursday, October 16, 2014
The Universal Peace Federation of Nigeria affirms the annual observation of the World Food Day on October 16 and commends the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization for taking the lead in initiating this special day and consistently promoting its observation since 1981.
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