UN relations
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UPF is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The Universal Peace Federation promotes: Interfaith understanding, Sustainable development, Marriage and family, Mediation of conflict, Women's empowerment and Revitalization of the UN. |
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Italian ‘Peace Talks’ Discusses Shared Prosperity
Rome, Italy—The fourth Italian "Peace Talks" was organized together with the UPF project International Association for Peace and Economic Development.
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World Refugee Day Observed in Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal—UPF and an affiliated organization participated in an online discussion marking World Refugee Day.
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Global Day of Parents Observed in Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic—“The Irreplaceable Role of Parents” was the topic of an online conference.
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Czechs Discuss Challenges to the Family
Prague, Czech Republic—UPF marked International Day of Families 2020 with a webinar attended by 40 participants.
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Austrians, Germans Hold Family Day Conference
Vienna, Austria—Experts from Germany and Austria participated in an online conference to emphasize the importance of the family.
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World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Oslo
Oslo, Norway—UPF commemorated UN World Interfaith Harmony Week with a program titled “World Peace through Interfaith Harmony – Cooperation on Common Values.”
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UPF Invited to City’s Interfaith Week Events
Odivelas, Portugal—UPF was invited to participate in the city’s World Interfaith Harmony Week events and activities.
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4th Sunhak Peace Prize Award Ceremony
The 2020 Sunhak Peace Prize Award Ceremony was grandly held at KINTEX, Ilsan, Republic of Korea on February 5th, 2020.
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UN Inter-Religious Harmony Week in St. Petersburg
The traditional educational program of excursions to the churches of St. Petersburg, dedicated to the UN Inter-Religious Harmony Week, this year started on a very significant date for the city - January 27.
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World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Vienna
Vienna, Austria—A conference was held at the United Nations offices with the theme “Faith-Based Organizations and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.”
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Germans Celebrate ‘Second New Year’
Stuttgart, Germany—On the occasion of the Chinese New Year, about 120 guests and friends of UPF celebrated at a musical benefit.
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UK Meeting Explores the Power of Forgiveness
Birmingham, United Kingdom—Forgiveness and its relevance to our lives were discussed at a meeting that drew an audience of 45.
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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.”
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“Speak out youth!”
“Speak out youth!” – Rally by Youth and Students for Peace at the Palace of Congresses, Tirana, Albania
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‘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.
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Peace Day Celebrants Recall Balkans Peace Road tour
Vienna, Austria—A Peace Road trip to Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina was the theme of an International Day of Peace celebration.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic—Three distinguished speakers presented their ideas about peace at a special discussion organized by UPF.
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International Day of Peace Observed in Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia—A well-known international security expert offered insights into the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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International Day of Peace Event Examines Media Bias
Bonn, Germany—The UPF commemoration started with a comparison of “peace journalism” vs. “war journalism.”
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Downpatrick Peace Road Walk and Forum in Ireland
Downpatrick, Co. Down, Ireland—UPF marked International Day of Peace with a Peace Road Walk followed by a Peace Road Forum.
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