Syria

The webinar on September 3, 2026, addressed the necessity of track-two diplomacy and religious peacebuilding in light of ongoing regional conflicts.

Aleppo, Syria – A delivery of aid reached needy earthquake survivors in Aleppo, the city in government-held Syria that was most affected by February's earthquake.

The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) concluded its second Rally of Hope on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, which hosted 12 distinguished world leaders, along with first-class entertainment.

We need, in every city in the world, a house of God that … is accommodating to all people of God without discrimination.

Istanbul, Turkey—Ambassadors for Peace and other peacemakers took part in a Peace Values Forum organized by UPF of the Middle East.

Giessen, Germany—A refugee from Syria described escaping from his war-torn homeland and his new life in Germany.

Giessen, Germany—At an International Café program organized by UPF, a family from Syria recounted the process of settling into their new country.

Larnaca, Cyprus—UPF convened the conference, “Syria: Opening Lines of Communication and Soft Power Approaches to Peace,” in Cyprus from December 17 to 19, 2016.

Tirana, Albania—Around 200 people from many segments of society came together for an evening of prayer for Syrian children.

Burgschlaining, Austria - An All Sides Consultation for a Political Solution to the Syrian Conflict March 8-9, 2014 addressed concerns of the Syrian people for security, to bridge the rifts, people on the move, political rights and political transitions.

Executive Report of the UPF Geneva Track 2 Consultation on «Toward Peace and Reconciliation in Syria: The Significance of Religion, Faith-Based Organizations and Civil Society »,Geneva, Switzerland, January 23-24, 2014

Geneva, Switzerland - UPF convened a special program entitled “Geneva: Track II” in Geneva, Switzerland on Jan. 23-25, 2014, concurrent with the “Geneva II” inter-governmental conference that aims to bring about a peaceful resolution of the crisis in Syria.

It is my duty to extend my sincere thanks to all of the brothers who came from around the world to stand with the Syrian people in their distress and anguish. I ask God to recordyour coming to this conference as an expression of obedience and worship of God. As God said: “This is the best worship: to help the oppressed.”

Amman, Jordan - A UPF gathering in Amman, Jordan, Oct. 11-13, 2013, assembled 40 participants to consider the theme: "The Prospects for Dialogue and Reconciliation in Syria: The Role of Religion in International Relations."

The Islamic nation is now being asked more than at any other time to acquire the means of unity and community. These meanings are found in the Holy Qur’an in clear guidance: “Lo! Verily, this, your religion, is one religion, and I am your Lord, so worship Me.”

Syria contains a lot of marks of past prophets. You can find churches and mosques in the same neighborhood. In Damascus you can find two Jewish temples. They can worship God freely without any difficulties. The Umayyad Mosque in Damascus contains the tomb of John the Baptist. There is a very important gate in Damascus. It is the very gate through which the Apostle Paul passed when he began to be an apostle for Jesus Christ.