Education and human development

UPF's seminars and leadership conferences focus on the urgent need for new vision and leadership based on core values and universal principles of peacebuilding.

UPF and its global network of Ambassadors for Peace bring universal, spiritual principles to the tasks of resolving conflict and reconciling the divided human family. Speakers share insights from their backgrounds in governance, diplomacy, academia, religion and civil society.

UPF-Portugal Delegation Attends Estoril Conferences

Cascais, Portugal—For the second year, UPF was invited to the renowned international event as a partner.
Irish Gather to Study UPF Peace Principles

Dublin, Ireland—The first Irish “Principles of Peace” training seminar was held in the Dublin Peace Embassy.
UK Ambassadors for Peace Hear UPF Founders’ Vision

London, United Kingdom—Dr. David Hanna’s insightful presentations offered a deeper understanding of UPF’s principles.
UPF-France Studies Peace Principles

Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, France—A diverse group from all over France gathered to study the UPF Principles of Peace.
UPF-Czechia Presents Principles of Peace

Prague, Czechia—“Principles of Peace” was the title of a program held by UPF.
Italian Peace Forum Focuses on Western Balkans

Rome, Italy—The “tensions that often flare up” on the Balkan Peninsula were the topic of discussion.
UPF-Portugal Trains Character Education Teachers

Lisbon, Portugal—UPF concluded a training program for prospective character education teachers.
UPF-Czechia Honors Father of Modern Education

Prague, Czechia—UPF held a special lecture to honor the Czech pedagogue John Amos Comenius.
UPF-Czechia Holds Lecture on Darwinism

Prague, Czechia—Communism and the Holocaust both had their roots in Darwin’s theories.
UPF-UK Celebrates Africa Day 2023

London, United Kingdom—Individuals passionate about peace, cultural exchange, and development attended UPF’s Africa Day celebration.
UPF-Czechia Hosts Talk on Journalism

Prague, Czechia—A longtime Czech journalist took a UPF audience behind the scenes of the world of media.
UPF-Slovakia Lectures Question Capitalism

Bratislava, Slovakia—UPF held two lectures titled “Does Capitalism Still Have a Future?”
Peace Summit 2023: Session VII-B: IAAP

UPFI—Contemporary Challenges to Global Order: Toward a World Culture of Peace: IAAP, Session VII-B, was held May 4, 2023 as part of Peace Summit 2023.
Peace Summit 2023: Session VI-B: IAAP

UPFI—IAAP is an association of scholars working together to develop important content to fortify the core ideals, values and principles of a peace ideology.
Viewing the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) from Within

Mr. Felix Abt, an entrepreneur and business affairs specialist on North Korea, participated in a UPF webinar.
UPF-Hungary Lecture Focuses on Loneliness

Budapest, Hungary—The new lecture series is based on principles on which a harmonious world can be built.
Catholic Magazine Reports on Think Tank 2022

Rome, Italy—Colloquia Mediterranea published an 11+ page article on UPF's Think Tank 2022 project.
UPF-Italy Peace Forum Offers Vision of Peace

Rome, Italy—The first UPF-Italy Peace Forum of 2023 gave an extensive presentation of UPF and its activities.
UPF-Italy Joins Holocaust Remembrance

Reggio Calabria, Italy—UPF joined a school’s commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
UPF-Slovakia Probes China’s New Respect for Confucius

Bratislava, Slovakia—Despite being demonized for many years, Confucius once again is in favor in China.