Lebanon

Sidon, Lebanon—Religious leaders studied the words of the UPF founder expressed in Arabic calligraphy.

Menjez, Lebanon—A small, ancient village in the north of Lebanon was the site of a Peace Road event.

The Middle East—Academics and experts from diverse fields discussed freedom of thought and belief.

Europe and the Middle East—A UPF association co-sponsored an intergenerational conference on peace.

Sidon, Lebanon—UPF held a “Peace Road” event to promote national unity among young people.

Europe and Middle East—The July 2021 ILC’s fourth session was on the theme “The Emerging Power of Women’s Diplomacy toward Sustainable Peace.”

Europe and the Middle East—Church leaders and scholars addressed conflicts and pandemic concerns.

Beirut, Lebanon—Fourteen religious leaders participated in "Toward a World of Lasting Peace: The Role of Religion in Peacebuilding."

Europe and the Middle East—A number of distinguished women spoke about women’s potential as peacemakers.

Prayer of Sheikh Mohamad Ali Al-Haj Al-Amili, Imam, As-Sajjad Seminary, Lebanon.

France—The UPF co-founder’s speech set the direction for the International Leadership Conference’s eight sessions.

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.

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

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.)

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.

Istanbul, Turkey—Ambassadors for Peace and other peacemakers took part in a Peace Values Forum organized by UPF of the Middle East.

Beirut, Lebanon—The Lebanese chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) was launched on December 14, 2017 at the Parliament of Lebanon.

Bonn, Germany—Personal recollections of Lebanon’s people and culture by a German who grew up there were the highlight of a Lebanese cultural event.