- Written by: David Perry, president, FFWPU-France; and Dr. Laurent Ladouce, director of the Centre for Culture and Peace, Paris
Paris, France—“Hope Stronger Than Ever” was the theme of the commemoration.
- Written by: Robin Marsh, secretary general, UPF-United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom—Distinguished friends remembered the UPF founder and celebrated UPF’s 18th anniversary.
- Written by: Jean-François Moulinet, director of Dialogue & Alliance, UPF-France
Paris, France—“Blessed Are Those Who Mourn” was the theme of the 28th Francophone Scriptural Sharing.
- Written by: Colm Ó'Cionnaith, secretary general, UPF-Ireland
Dublin, Ireland—The first Irish “Principles of Peace” training seminar was held in the Dublin Peace Embassy.
- Written by: Gani Rroshi, secretary general, UPF-Albania
Tirana, Albania—The Tirana Peace Council gave the honor to a well-known doctor and philanthropist.
- Written by: Jean-François Moulinet, director of Dialogue & Alliance, UPF-France
Paris, France—The 27th interfaith scriptural sharing had participants from many Francophone nations.
- Written by: Dr. Willem Koetsier, secretary general, UPF-Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands—UPF co-sponsored a commemoration of Nelson Mandela Day.
- Written by: Robin Marsh, secretary general, UPF-UK
London, United Kingdom—The speakers were from nations whose viewpoints often are overlooked.