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Europe: Events in the UN and National
Parliaments
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World
Interfaith Harmony Week
- Faith Based Organizations
and the UN SDGs
UPF Austria, Vienna International Centre (United Nations), January 31st 2020 -
Following up on conferences of the Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations in Vienna, New York and San Francisco and
supported by UNODC,
UPF, Growth4Peace, the Women's Federation for World Peace,
UNCAV and Youth&Students for
Peace organized a conference
in commemoration of the
World Interfaith Harmony
Week.
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Summit
Explores Peace and Development in Southeast Europe
Tirana,
Albania—Participants from over 50 nations attended the Southeast Europe Peace
Summit organized by
UPF. The summit, held from October 25 to 27, 2019, featured a wide range of activities. Three main events were held at the large, 3,000-seat Tirana Congress
Hall.
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Spirituality and Justice Initiative
The UN Office of Drugs and Crime on October 7th 2019 hosted a day long event
on "Spirituality and Justice" about collaboration with Faith based Organizations (FBOs) at the
Vienna International Centre (United Nations) and elswhere. It was opened by the UNODC Director of Policy Analysis and Public Affairs, Dr. Jean
Luc LeMahieu and the Permanent Representative of
Spain Ambassador Senen Floresa.
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Young
Achievers Honored in Houses of Parliament
London,
United Kingdom - Imagine Committee Room 10 at the Houses of
Parliament, full to capacity with 100 people!
Standing room only! A group of 20 bright, selfless young achievers from
various backgrounds (nominated by UPF Ambassadors for Peace) had come to
receive the UPF Youth Achievement Award for their outstanding efforts at
service and volunteering.
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Good Governance and Sustainable Peace in the
Balkans: The Necessity of Cooperation
Tirana,
Albania - The conference,
held on March 30, 2019, at the
Tirana International Hotel, brought together 120 participants, including former heads of state and government from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and
Kosovo, and more than
30 members of parliament
from Albania, Kosovo
and North Macedonia.
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30
Years of German Re-Unification
and the Vision of a New United Korea
Berlin,
Germany - An international symposium discussed how lessons of German reunification
can be applied in the Korean
Peninsula. The symposium, held
at the Grand Hyatt hotel
on June 21, 2019 and titled “30 Years of German Re-Unification
and the Vision of a New United Korea,” brought together political leaders and scholars from Germany, Korea,
Europe, Japan and the United States.
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International
Day of Families Observed
in Geneva - World Council of Churches
Switzerland, Geneve - To
commemorate the 25th
anniversary of the
International Day of Families on May 14, 2019 UPF
in joint sponsorship with the World Council of Churches (WCC) convened a debate and discussion on the topic “Interreligious Cooperation for Peace and Human
Development - Creating an Environment for Thriving Families“ in the Geneva Ecumenical Center of the WCC.
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Perspectives
for Sustainable Peace
and Development in the Horn of Africa
On March 20th 2019, at the Vienna International
Center (UN) in Vienna, UPF co-sponsored a conference on Peace and Development in the Horn of Africa, which was organized by the permanent mission of Eritrea to the UN in Vienna. 200 guests attended the event. The conference was organized on the foundation of the dramatic change that took place
in the Horn of Africa.
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Peace
Day Launch for IAPD Geneva/Swiss Chapter
Geneva, Switzerland - The Geneva/Swiss chapter of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development was inaugurated
in the Ecumenical
Center of Geneva. The launch took place during a conference held on September
21, 2018, by UPF in partnership
with WFWP, as well as the
Geneva Interfaith Intercultural
Alliance and the Fribourg Peace Forum.
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Toward
Interdependence and Mutual
Prosperity: The Role of
Religious Leaders and Parliamentarians
UPF-Europe, Vienna - UPF organized from April 28-29, 2018 in Parkhotel Schönbrunn an
International Leadership Conference. Over 200 religious
leaders, parliamentarians
and NGO representatives from
Europe including Russia, Middle East, Africa, United States, Japan, Korea and other Asian countries participated. Inauguration of the Interreligious Association for Peace and
Development for Europe and the
Middle East
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Parliamentarians for Peace launched in Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal - On April 13, 2018 the International Association
of Parliamentarians for
Peace (IAPP) was inaugurated in Portugal at a conference held in the national parliament. Approximately 100 parliamentarians
and other dignitaries attended the conference, "Perspectives
for Sustainable Peace
in Europe and the World: The Responsibility
of Parliamentarians."
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EU-Parliament: "Radicalization and Violent Extremism:
Focus on Prevention"
Concluding a series of inaugural meetings of the International Association
of Parliamentarians for
Peace in Europe in 2017, a conference
was organized by the Universal Peace Federation
at the European Parliament
in Brussels on December
5th 2017. With the perspective that the sustainable prevention of radicalization requires joint efforts from both parliamentarians and religious leaders.
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IAPP
Inaugural conference in
Prague, Czech Republic
On October 9th
2017, at the Czech Parliament
in Prague, a conference was held
under the auspices of Czech Parliamentarian
Nina Nováková. Two projects were being launched: the new association
“Central European Inspiration”, initiated by Mrs. Nina Nováková, and IAPP, a project
of the Universal Peace Federation.
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Culture
and Peace in the Balkans: The Role
of Parliamentarians
On September 23-24, 2017 the International Association of Parliamentarians
for Peace was launched
in the Balkans in Pristina, Kosovo. The main event was held in a hall at the Kosovo Parliament Building. The conference
was attended by highly respected leaders in the Balkans among them the former President Mesic of Croatia.
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Perspectives for Sustainable Peace in Europe: The UN
Vision, the Role
of Parliamentarians and Civil
Society
Vienna International Centre (United Nations), September 15th 2017 - UPF and partnering organizations convened a conference commemorating the United Nations International Day of Peace with
a special focus on researching the role, which parliamentarians are able to play
in securing peace for Europe and its wider neighborhood.
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Preventing Radicalization was
discussed in House of Lords
London, United Kingdom - The House of Lords was the
setting for an timely discussion, organized by UPF-UK, on preventing radicalization.
The event, held on June
28, 2017, was kindly hosted
by the Rt. Hon. Baroness Sandip Verma. Emmanuel Dupuy, a journalist, teacher in geopolitics and researcher in
geopolitical issues, offered a French perspective.
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Day
of Families conference
of UPF-Italy in Palazzo San Macuto
of the Italian Parliament
Rome, Italy -
The conference, titled
"Family: Education and Well-being," was
held on May 17, 2017, together
with the International Association of Parliamentarians
for Peace, the Women’s Federation and the Family Federation for World Peace.
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Toward
Peace and Reconciliation in Conflict Zones - The role of Religions
Vienna International Centre (United Nations), January 27th 2017 -
Commemorating the World Interfaith
Harmony Week 2017, the
Universal Peace Federation organized
a conference addressing
the role of religions in conflict situations, which was attended by 200 guests. It was the 5th annual celebration of
this special week since 2013.
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London
- Parliament Week Certificate
Universal Peace
Federation-UK received a certificate for its Partnership with Parliament
Week over the last three years from the Speakers of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. This is an appreciation for
UPF's support of their aims of political engagement and empowerment.
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Peace
and Sustainable Development: Intergenerational Challenges
In honor of the UN's International Day of Peace, an innovative event was held
in the Vienna International Centre
- United Nations on September 16, 2016: a look at
the intergenerational challenges
of peace through the lens of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Hip Hop for
Peace and SDGs
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Italy Sets the
Stage for Parliamentarians
Association
Rome, Italy - A major conference connected with the launch of the International Association
of Parliamentarians for
Peace was held in the Italian Parliament. The conference was held on
September 13, 2016 under the
theme "Multiculturalism,
Politics and Civil Society: Synergies,
Training and Projectuality".
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Parliamentarians for Peace Launched in London
London, United Kingdom - The third
of a series of regional conferences
launching the
International Association of Parliamentarians
for Peace (IAPP) was held
from September 7-9, 2016. With
the theme
"Interregional Dialogue Addressing
Critical Challenges: Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East and North Africa"
the International Leadership Conference organized by UPF represented the official launch of IAPP in these
three regions.
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Czech
Parliamentarians probe Paths to Peace
Prague, Czech Republic—UPF held
a roundtable in the
Czech Parliament to discuss the roles of religious and secular leaders in bringing peace. More than 30 participants attended the discussion on April 11, 2016, titled
“The Role of Politicians
and Religious Leaders in Providing a Constructive and Wise Response to
Critical Contemporary Challenges.”
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The UN at 70: Toward a Resolution
of Tensions on the Korean Peninsula
Vienna International Center (UN Building), Monday, May 11th 2015, 13:00-17:00. Alongside this year's celebrations
marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War 2, two other
significant milestones are the 70 years that have elapsed both since the
founding of the United Nations and since Korean independence.
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Moldova:
Eurasia-Europe Dialogue for Peace
Chisinau, Moldova - The conference "Eurasia-Europe Dialogue for
Peace" took place Dec. 5-7, 2014 in the capital city of Moldova.
Before an audience of 120 participants, the conference was opened by the
First Lady of Moldova Mrs. Margareta Timofti, she
was followed by distinguished guest speakers from Austria, Belgium, Great
Britain, Moldova, Netherlands, Russia and Ukraine.
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Afghanistan
in Transformation: Promoting Peace and Development through Art
The Permanent Mission of Afghanistan in Vienna, ACUNS Vienna Liaison Office
and UNODC organized a colloquium: “Afghanistan – a Country in
Transformation: Promoting Peace and Development through Art” on 2 December
2014 in the VIC. There the UPF Ambassador for Peace Award was granted to
the UN Goodwill Ambassador Farhad Darya.
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ATOMIC BOMB AWARENESS DAY -
GENBAKU-NO-HI 8.8.
(August 8th 2014, UN Vienna International Centre) Mrs.
Yuko Gulda in cooperation with UPF, ACUNS and the United Nations Office for
Disarmament Affairs Vienna organized the 2014 GENBAKU-NO-HI celebration.
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Annual Youth Achievement Awards
Presented in London
London, UK - The annual Youth
Achievement Awards were presented on July 1, 2014, in the House of Commons.
These awards honored young adults from various backgrounds who have in some
way impacted the lives of people around them and beyond, and the recipients
explained their activities.
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Geneva, Switzerland -
A conference on "Family Values and Their Link to Economic Well-being
and Social Outcomes" took place at the UN headquarters in Geneva
June 30-July 1, 2014.
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London,
UK - In commemoration of World
Refugee Day 2014, Youth UPF UK held a forum in London on “Forced
Displacement and Migration: Time to Rethink Human Dignity” on June 16,
2014.
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Conference in Paris promotes Europe-Eurasia Cooperation
Paris, France - In partnership with the Permanent Mission
of Tajikistan to the European Union and several NGOs, a conference on the
theme of “Eurasia and Europe: Cooperating for a Culture of Peace and Human
Development” took place in Paris December 3-4, 2013.
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Conference in London Addresses
Human Rights
"Human Rights: Are Democratic Nations Upholding a
Better Standard?" was the theme of a European Leadership Conference
Nov. 21-22, 2013 in the Houses of Parliament in London. Muslim, Jewish and
Christian speakers addressed issues of religious inclusion in Europe.
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Peace Day:
Nobel Prize laureate Rigoberta Menchú in Vienna
(September 20th 2013, Vienna International Centre)
Conference in UNIS Cinema room, Cultural program and Ringing of the Peace
Bell. Organized by Universal Peace Federation (UPF), Academic Council of the United Nations System (ACUNS), Art of Reconciliation with the support of UNIS Vienna and the Embassy of Guatemala.
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Culture and
Creative Economy as basic elements for Sustainability
(July 5th 2013, Vienna International Center) UPF
Austria in cooperation with ACUNS Vienna and the Best of the World Network
organized a conference as part of the cultural event "CarnaVienna 2013" by ABRASA, an Afro-Brazilian
Cultural Point in Vienna.
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Austria-Brazil:
Culture as basic element for sustainability and human rights
(Vienna International Center - UN building, July 6
2012) Conference of the Universal Peace Federation in cooperation with
ACUNS Vienna and IDEA Society initiated by ABRASA, an Austro-Brazilian NGO.
Photos of the
Conference in the UN and CarnaViena
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Geneva
hosted Conference on the Family
(July 5-6 2012) Geneva, Switzerland - UPF-Europe, the Women’s Federation
for World Peace, the Fribourg Peace Forum and the GIIA organized a
conference on the stimulating theme “The Contribution of Families to Peace,
Human Development and Prosperity.”
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London
Conference Addresses Human Rights and the Protection of the Unempowered and
Dispossessed
(London,
June 15-16, Houses of Parliament and Royal National Hotel) Human rights
concerns are a major driving force behind current events. UPF United Kingdom
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Conference
Explores Principles for Peace and Security in Kosovo
Pristina, Kosovo - As
security and peace in the Republic
of Kosovo is fragile
and threatened, international experts, government officials, members of the
Kosovo parliament, and representatives from civil society met May 28-29 in
the capital, Pristina.
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A New Vision
for Peace and Human Development
Paris, France
- UPF's first European Leadership Conference of 2012 took place at the
UNESCO headquarters in Paris April 12-13
under the patronage of the Permanent Delegations of the Sultanate of Oman
and the Republic
of Kenya to
UNESCO. "Capacity for Otherness in
Pluri-Identity Societies," by Dr. Walther
Lichem.
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Диалог Россия-Европа
6-7 апреля
2012 г. в Москве
состоялась
ежегодная
конференция
Евразийского
отделений
Федерации
за всеобщий
мир по
теме «Мир
и безопасность
в многонациональном
обществе
в эпоху глобального
кризиса».
Moskau: Conference on Peace and Security in Multicultural Societies
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London:
Commemorating Human Rights Day 2011
December 8th - 10th 2011, London, Houses of Parliament.
Why Do We
Still Tolerate Torture? Religious
Freedom - Global Issues
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Malta Conference: Europe, Africa
and the Culture of Peace
(Malta, November 7th 2011 - Conference Report) Over the decades since the
end of European colonisation, the relationship between Europe and Africa has inevitably undergone many changes. A new
drive for self reliance has shown a desire to
resolve the unfortunate aspects of their colonial legacy.
Europe, Africa and the Culture
of Peace (pdf)
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Geneva
Conference on Multiculturalism and Peace
In recent months Angela Merkel, David Cameron and Nicolas Sarcoczy all referred to multiculturalism’s failure to
deliver cohesive communities with a core of shared values. Cameron stated:
“We have failed to provide a vision of society to which they feel they want
to belong.”
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Communicating
Change: Youth Perspectives on Peace
Intergenerational Cooperation brings inspiration to the UN in Vienna: Pictures and
reports on the ELC (July 1st-3rd 2011).
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Day of
Families Observed in Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland - The Chapel of the World
Council of Churches in Geneva was filled to overflowing with an exciting
intergenerational, international and interreligious mix to explore the
theme "A New Paradigm for Global Family in a Culture of Peace" on
May 13.
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Oslo:
Towards Lasting Peace in a World of Rapid Change
An European Leadership Conference sponsored by UPF
and Women’s Federation for World Peace, was held in on April 30 and May 1st
in Norway.
That the UPF Founders Dr. and Mrs. Sun Myung Moon
should set their eyes on Oslo,
was an awesome surprise and blessing for Scandinavian Ambassadors for
Peace.
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Human
Rights and Dignity & Interreligious Cooperation
(Geneva:
March 25 - 26, 2011) During sessions held at the World Council of Churches
and at the United Nations Office, nearly 200 participants were welcomed.
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Interfaith,
the United Nations and Peace in the 21st Century
(Vienna, Dec. 8th 2010) Consultation on an
“Interreligious Council” as an organ of the United Nations, introduced by
Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon in a speech delivered in New York in August
2000, when its establishment at the UN was proposed for the first
time.
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UPF
Chairman visits Europe
The importance of better harmony and cooperation among believers of all
faiths is a central thrust of UPF’s work around the world. During the tour
UPF Chairman Dr. Hyung Jin
Moon and his delegation made a special point of visiting locations with a
strong ties to Europe’s religious
heritage.
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Reconciliation: NGO conference
at the UN in Vienna
Three hundred participants representing more than 40 NGOs and leaders from
civil society gathered in one of the biggest NGO meetings ever held in the
United Nations building in Vienna
in the UNIDO board room to attend the Austrian event of the Global Peace
Tour 2009.
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London Peace Festival opens in the House of
Commons
The London Global Peace Festival began with a plenary discussion on the
topic “New Paradigm in a Time of Global Crisis.” Rev. Marcus Braybooke, President of the World Congress of Faiths:
“We must address the moral vacuum at the center
of our society, and we need leaders whose humility is reflected in their
public and private life.”
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