Education and human development

Amsterdam, Netherlands—Suriname, a country where religions live peacefully and warmly together, was discussed at a UPF meeting.

Vienna, Austria—Europe’s only predominantly Buddhist region was the topic of a cultural event held at UPF offices.

Copenhagen, Denmark—The first UPF meeting of the year focused on developing a peaceful attitude that is conducive to peaceful actions.

World Summit 2019 featured several side events, including the 25^th International Conference on the Unity of the Sciences, International Symposium of the Hyo Jeong Academy of Arts and Sciences and Segye Times banquet.

Speech by Hon. Erna Hennicot-Schoepges, Former President of the Parliament of Luxembourg and Co-chair of IAPP Europe, at World Summit 2019.

Speech by Mr. Frederick Russell-Rivoallan, Head, Social and Human Sciences, UNESCO Beijing Office, at World Summit 2019.

The 2019 Sunhak Peace Prize was awarded to Waris Dirie and Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina at a ceremony in Seoul, South Korea.

A Peace and Family Festival gave participants the joyful experience of singing together.

Acceptance Speech by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina at the 2019 Sunhak Peace Prize Award Ceremony.

Speech by H.E. Debbie Remengesau, First Lady, Palau, at World Summit 2019.

Budapest, Hungary—Hungary’s 30 years of diplomatic relations with South Korea were celebrated at a UPF event.

Amadora, Portugal—UPF has supported an online debate of Portuguese-speakers on the topic of “Leadership and Citizenship.”

Florence, Italy—UPF of Tuscany organized an event to celebrate International Human Solidarity Day.

Monza, Italy—“We Walk Together Toward Global Harmony” was the theme of an intense and constructive program.

Bologna, Italy—Conference participants took on the topic of “The Family: A Common Base of All Religions.”

Bologna, Italy—"The Family, the Common Basis of All Religions" was discussed at the Ahmadiyya Community Mosque.

Stuttgart, Germany—A program celebrating the theme of “Art for Peace” was held by UPF-Stuttgart at its office.

Kiev, Ukraine—Thirty-seven children received a Junior Ambassador for Peace Certificate at the Peace Congress with the theme “All the World for Peace.”

Hamburg, Germany—A special Peace Road event brought bicyclists to the former border between East and West Germany.

Bonn, Germany—The local chapter of UPF held a presentation which asked whether Western civilization is in decline.