Interfaith peace building

This age of globalization needs enlightened leaders in each faith who can examine their sacred writings and traditions and identify the aspects that can benefit all humanity as well as those that preserve each religion's identity. UPF calls on people of faith to honor the Divine indwelling in a way that encourages understanding, respect, and cooperation among people of all faiths for the well-being of our communities and peace in the world.

Spanish Faith Leaders Meet ‘for Peace and Dialogue’

Marbella, Spain—One hundred representatives of different faiths attended the “Meeting for Peace and Dialogue: Strengthening Ties among Different Paths.”
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.
Austrian Interfaith Breakfast Gathers Peacemakers

Linz, Austria—An interreligious and intercultural breakfast gathered about 40 people representing different faiths.
UPF and Youth Leader Meet Head of Church

Lisbon, Portugal—UPF and the leader of an affiliated youth organization met the supreme leader of the Tocoist Church.
Session IVC

Interfaith cooperation and social engagement - Best practices
Session IIIB

Addressing the critical challenges of our time - the role of faith leaders
Interreligious Houses of Worship Discussed at Munich Meeting

Munich, Germany—UPF participated in a special interfaith workshop on Houses of Religions titled “Vision / Format / Experiences.”
UPF Visits Church to Report on Africa Summit

Lisbon, Portugal—UPF was invited by the Tocoist Church of Portugal to report to its community about the Africa Summit.
‘Spirituality and Justice’ Discussed at UN

Vienna, Austria—UPF participated in a discussion at the United Nations about faith-based organizations’ role in preventing crime.
UPF-Portugal Attends Gandhi’s 150th Birthday

Lisbon, Portugal—UPF representatives joined an interfaith celebration of the 150^th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth.
UPF-Portugal Meets Hindu Community Leaders

Lisbon, Portugal—A delegation from UPF visited the temple of the Hindu Community of Lisbon and met the president and vice president.
UPF-Portugal Visits Tocoist Church

Lisbon, Portugal—The president and secretary of UPF-Portugal visited the Tocoist Church of Portugal and participated in its worship service.
International Day of Peace Observed in Munich

Munich, Germany—"Active for a Climate of Peace" was the title of the UPF commemoration of the 2019 International Day of Peace.
International Day of Peace Observed in Norway

Oslo, Norway—In a program titled “Perspectives on Peace,” faith leaders offered their views on the way to attain peace.
Israel and San Marino Girls Play Football for Peace

San Marino, San Marino—An interfaith group of teenage girls from Israel joined local players in a Football for Peace tournament.
UPF-Portugal Befriends Hindu Community

Lisbon, Portugal—In recent months UPF representatives have visited two main associations of the Hindu community of Portugal.
UPF Delegation Meets with Pope Francis at Vatican

Vatican City—A delegation from UPF International had a private meeting with His Holiness Pope Francis at the pope's office in the Vatican.
Theologian Promotes His Prescription for Peace

Munich, Germany—UPF hosted a first presentation of a newly published book about achieving peace in the Middle East.
An Interfaith Breaking of Ramadan Fast in Upper Austria

Linz, Austria—UPF representatives took part in two Iftar celebrations in Upper Austria, breaking the Ramadan fast with believers from many faiths.
International Day of Families Observed in Switzerland: Declaration of the Interfaith Youth Council Assembly

International Day of Families Observed in Switzerland: Declaration of the Interfaith Youth Council Assembly of May 14, 2019