Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD)

The new interreligious association, known provisionally as the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development, was launched on November 13, 2017, at an International Leadership Conference in Seoul, South Korea, with the vision that not only should religions cooperate with one another—Christian, Muslim, Jew, Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain, and others—they should also work together with the leaders of governments and civil society and the private sector, as partners, for the sake of building the world envisioned by our founders, our ancestors, and, indeed, all people.

Read the mission statement by Dr Thomas Walsh, President of UPF International

Participants Testify to the WCLC Experience

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

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.
First Africa Continental Summit Concludes in Niger

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.
Seminar Predicts Hopeful Future for Mediterranean Rim

Rome, Italy—The potential of Mediterranean nations in building peace was discussed at a UPF seminar held in the Italian Senate.
Summit Explores Southeast Europe Peace and Development

Tirana, Albania—Participants from over 50 nations attended the Southeast Europe Peace Summit organized by UPF. The summit, held from October 25 to 27, 2019, featured a wide range of activities.
Session IIIB

Addressing the critical challenges of our time - the role of faith leaders
Portuguese Delegation Joins Africa Summit

São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe—A group representing UPF-Portugal took part in a summit of political and religious representatives from 27 African countries.
UPF-Portugal Befriends Hindu Community

Lisbon, Portugal—In recent months UPF representatives have visited two main associations of the Hindu community of Portugal.
Roundtable Discusses Horn of Africa and Middle East

Vienna, Austria—UPF-Austria held a roundtable discussion titled “Horn of Africa and the Middle East – Perspectives for Peace and Development.”
Africa Summit Inaugurates New Regional Peace Organization

Johannesburg, South Africa—Former heads of state and government were among the more than 450 participants of the Africa Summit and Leadership Conference 2019.
Portuguese City Invites UPF to Partner in Interfaith Event

Odivelas, Portugal—UPF and an affiliated organization were invited by the city’s Municipal Chamber to be its partners in an interreligious event.
World Summit Report Given in Hussite Church

Bratislava, Slovakia—The Czechoslovak Hussite Church was the site of a profound report about the UPF World Summit.
U.S. Convocation of IAPD and IAPP Held in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, United States—More than 200 participants from nine countries attended the National Convocation of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) and the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP).
Global Assemblies of IAPP and IAPD

On February 8, the World Summit featured concurrent global assemblies of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) and the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD), two projects of UPF representing a multi-track approach to peace and conflict resolution.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed at UN in Vienna

Vienna, Austria—UPF-Austria organized a conference on the theme of “Migration and Interreligious Understanding in the Age of Globalization.”
UPF Moves toward Launch of IAPD in Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal—UPF representatives met with the Religious Freedom Commission president to discuss the launch of IAPD.
IAPD Is Inaugurated in France

Paris, France—More than 100 participants gathered to inaugurate the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD).
UPF Interfaith Initiative, IAPD, Launched in Israel

Acre, Israel—The national inauguration of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) took place in Acre city and was attended by religious, political, and educational leaders.
IAPD-Austria Spotlights Oriental Orthodox Churches

Vienna, Austria—An interfaith roundtable was held to discuss the Oriental Orthodox churches, especially the Syrian Orthodox Church.
UPF-Portugal Hosts Religious Freedom Colloquium

Lisbon, Portugal—The president of the Religious Freedom Commission attended a UPF-organized multifaith event.