Peace and security
| UPF acknowledges the need for careful and proportionate use of power, including political, economic, military and civil society power to sustain lasting peace. However, we strongly emphasize "soft power" solutions as essential to peacebuilding. A leading exponent of “track two” diplomacy, UPF emphasizes the role and responsibility of religious and spiritual leaders to transcend historical self-interest and pursue the ideal of “One family under God.” |
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Restoring Trust Through Peace in Action: A Reflection on UNGA 81
Restoring Trust Through Peace in Action: A Reflection on UNGA 81 and How UPF Can Carry Peacebuilding Forward into 2027.
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UPF Czechia Asks ‘What is peace?'
On 24 September 2026, to mark the International Day of Peace, UPF Czechia organised a panel discussion on this topic.
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UPF Düsseldorf Commemorates the International Day of Peace
On 21 September, 2026, an event was held entitled "Peace starts with Me – how a global culture of peace develops from personal action".
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UPF Hungary Commemorates the International Day of Peace
On September 21, 2026, UPF Hungary held an online program entitled "The Barriers to Peace in the 21st Century."
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IAAP EUME Hosts Webinar on "Re-imagining the UN for a New Era of Peace"
The International Association of Academicians for Peace (IAAP) Europe and Middle East (EUME) hosted the webinar on 28 July 2026.
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UPF Denmark Honors Nelson Mandela's Legacy Through Dialogue and Cooperation
Copenhagen, Denmark, July 16, 2026 - UPF Denmark commemorated Nelson Mandela Day with an evening dinner and dialogue in Copenhagen.
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UPF Italy Contributes to the Geocrazia Conference
The conference on Geopolitical Changes and New International Scenarios took place on July 8, 2026 at the House of Representatives in Rome.
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UPF Denmark’s Monthly Peace Forum Continues to Grow
Copenhagen, 4 July 2026 - UPF Denmark's ongoing program enables the building of a culture of peace through dialogue.
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UPF Israel Participates in Knesset Caucus Inauguration
Jerusalem, June 29, 2026 - UPF Israel was part of the inauguration of the Knesset Caucus for Israel-Lebanon Peace and Normalization.
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ISCP Webinar: Prominent Leaders Analyze Emerging Global Order
ISCP hosted a global webinar on June 18, 2026, addressing the fracturing post-World War II international system.
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UPF Czechia Discusses “The Middle East in Flames”
On June 16, 2026, Alex Švamberk, a well-known journalist and commentator, addressed the current conflict between Iran and the U.S.
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The Relevance of Interreligious Cooperation for Crime Prevention
Vienna, June 2nd, 2026 - UPF Austria organised a side event at the Vienna International Centre in cooperation with other organisations.
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UPF Slovakia Studies Conflict Resolution and Transformation
Bratislava, Slovakia, June 1, 2026 - Dr. Juraj Lajda, president, UPF Czechia, gave the lecture which also studied how peace can be achieved.
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UPF Germany Explores the Principles of Relationships and Paths to Peace
On April 18, 2026, UPF Germany held a seminar in Stuttgart to discuss peace based on spiritual, ethical, or religious values.
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UPF Albania attends the Concluding Conference of Innov8Peace
On 24 March 2026, UPF Albania took part in the closing event of the INNOV8PEACE Project in cooperation with the University of Tetovo.
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Protecting Civilians and Restoring Dialogue in the Middle East
UPF expresses deep concern over the escalating violence in the Middle East.
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UPF Italy Holds a Webinar on Youth and the Future
On 20 February 2026, on behalf of UPF Italy, Prof. Elena Marta conducted an academic webinar to assess current youth perceptions of the future.
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UPF Switzerland Organises Webinar on the UN's Multidimensional Role in the Middle East
On 24 November 2025, UPF Switzerland convened a webinar to examine the UN's first peacekeeping mission in the Middle East.
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European Leadership Conference on the Western Balkans Held at the European Parliament in Brussels
Brussels, November 19, 2025 - A Conference was held at the European Parliament, in partnership with Hon. Lukas Mandl MEP, on "Balkan Stability and European Security".
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UPF France Marks the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations
To mark the 80th anniversary of the UN, a conference was held on 7 November, 2025, at the headquarters of UPF in Paris.
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