Middle East

New York, United States—A UPF webinar commemorated two United Nations observances.

Vienna, Austria—UPF co-sponsored a webinar that examined faith-based organizations’ role in bringing peace and preventing crime.

Istanbul, Turkey—A UPF program recognized Turkey’s contributions to the Korean War.

Jerusalem, Israel—The first of a series of UPF webinars on the Abraham Accords presented a distinguished panel of world leaders.

Jerusalem, Israel—Three experts in Korean studies spoke at an online conference on Korean reunification.

Istanbul, Turkey—A diverse panel addressed a webinar on the need for commonly shared values.

Bhamdoun, Lebanon—The Interreligious Association for Peace and Development inauguration attracted nearly 30 participants.

Intervention of Mr. Yoshihiro Yamazaki in the webinar on the theme "Incentives for a Rapprochement on the Korean Peninsula" on 27 November 2020.

On 27 November, 2020, the Universal Peace Federation held a webinar on the theme of “Incentives for a Rapprochement on the Korean Peninsula”.

Jerusalem, Israel—An interfaith forum with about 40 participants was held during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.

Tripoli, Lebanon—UPF-Lebanon held a second distribution of food and other items to needy families.

The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) concluded its second Rally of Hope on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, which hosted 12 distinguished world leaders, along with first-class entertainment.

The Rally of Hope’s Highlights program, broadcast on Sunday afternoon for the Europe & Middle East audience, special greetings were offered by public figures and UPF Ambassadors for Peace from the Region.

“Perspectives from Business Leaders” was the final session of ILC 2020 organized by UPF of Africa and UPF of Europe and the Middle East. (Includes session video.)

A webinar of the International Association of Academicians for Peace comprised the eighth session of ILC 2020. (Includes session video.)

A session of ILC 2020 was devoted to the theme “Assessing the Role of News Media in the Global COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond.” (Includes session video.)

The International Leadership Conference 2020 dedicated a session to celebrating the 15^th anniversary of UPF’s founding. (Includes session video.)

Jal El Dip, Lebanon—UPF volunteers held an initial distribution of food and supplies to needy families.

Intervention of H.E. Dr. May Chidiac, former Minister of State for Administrative Reform, Lebanon,in session 7 at ILC2020.

Intervention of Mr. Yoshihiro Yamazaki, Liaison Director, Institute for Peace Policies for Europe and Middle East, Japan,in session 8 at ILC2020.