Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD)

ILC 2020 held by UPF of Africa and UPF of Europe and the Middle East focused on the theme “Opportunity and Hope at a Time of Global Crisis.

“Perspectives from Religious and Faith Leaders” was the fourth session of ILC 2020 of Africa, Europe and the Middle East. “Perspectives from Religious and Faith Leaders” was the fourth session of ILC 2020 organized by UPF of Africa and UPF of Europe and the Middle East. (Includes session video.)

Intervention of Mr. Tageldin Hamad, Vice President and Director of Office of UN Relations, UPF International; IAPD International Coordinator, in session 4 at ILC2020.

Intervention of Rabbi Kevin de Carli, Center for Interreligious Studies and Interfaith Dialogue, Switzerland, in session 4 at ILC2020.

Lisbon, Portugal—The forum, with the theme “The Universal Identity of God,” was the first of a planned cycle of meetings.

Jerusalem, Israel—UPF and the Jerusalem Interfaith Forum held an interfaith study to celebrate the holidays of three major religions.

Haifa, Israel—Leaders representing four main religions met to pray for the healing of the world from coronavirus.

The first UPF Peace Talks webinar organized by UPF Europe and the Middle East on the theme "The Role of Faith in Times of Crisis" took place on Tuesday, May 12, 2020.

London, United Kingdom—A UPF-organized online conference brought together religious leaders to discuss responses to the coronavirus pandemic.

Prague, Czech Republic—Fifteen religious representatives and others discussed the importance of interreligious dialogue and cooperation.

Jerusalem, Israel—Participants prayed for good health and strength for all humanity in these days of the pandemic.

Paris, France—World Summit 2020 was the topic of discussion of about 60 summit participants and Ambassadors for Peace at a meeting held by UPF.

Seoul, Korea—The World Summit 2020 Assembly brought together a wide range of experts and stakeholders to offer insights and recommendations that contribute to building a world of lasting peace.

On February 4 and 5, the IAPD Assembly consisted of three sessions on the theme “Toward Lasting Peace: The Role of Religion, Interreligious Dialogue and Faith- Based Organizations”.

The World Clergy Leadership Conference (WCLC), an initiative affiliated with UPF, hosted its first ever assembly on February 5, 2020, in the Republic of Korea.

Lisbon, Portugal—UPF board members attended the first day of the III Lusophone Congress on the Science of Religions.

Amsterdam, Netherlands—Five participants in the World Clergy Leadership Conference inaugural assembly were the guest speakers at a UPF meeting.

Nearly a thousand religious leaders from around the world convened to inaugurate the World Clergy Leadership Conference (WCLC), an initiative affiliated with UPF, in New York City on December 27.

The Africa Continental Summit held in Niamey, Niger, was hosted by President Mahamadou Issoufou with the participation of more than 2,000 national and international delegates.

Rome, Italy—The potential of Mediterranean nations in building peace was discussed at a UPF seminar held in the Italian Senate.