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Highlights of the variety of activities by Universal Peace Federation chapters, On local, national, and global levels, interreligious councils provide a platform for people of diverse faiths to contribute their wisdom and work effectively for peace alongside representatives of government, business, and civil society. UPF acknowledges the need for careful and measurable use of enforcement such as political, military, and civil power to sustain lasting peace. At the same time we strongly emphasize the pursuit of internal solutions that are essential to peacebuilding. UPF has been a leading exponent of “track two” diplomacy, with particular emphasis on the role and responsibility of religious and spiritual leaders to transcend historical self-interest and pursue the ideal of “One family under God.” UPF is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. We support and promote the work of the United Nations and the achievement of sustainable development goals. Marriage, parenting, and the family are the foundations of sustainable human development and the building blocks of society. Educational programs present the personal and social benefits of marriage, promote a marriage-friendly culture, teach relationship skills, and encourage spiritual growth through relationships. UPF's leadership conferences and seminars focus on the urgent need for new vision and leadership based on core values and universal principles of peacebuilding. Service-learning programs bring together youth from different cultures and religions in order to promote mutual understanding and respect. Participants serve a community in need, visit religious and historic sites, and learn communication and team-building skills.

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Highlights

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World Summit 2014

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UPF HighlightsWorld Summit 2014: Seoul, Korea

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UPF HighlightsHon. D.M. Jayaratne, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka,and his wife greeting Amb. Chung Tae Ik

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UPF HighlightsWorld Summit 2014: Seoul, Korea

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UPF HighlightsWorld Summit 2014: Millennium Seoul Hilton Hotel

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UPF HighlightsWorld Summit 2014: Welcome Remarks

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UPF HighlightsWorld Summit 2014: World Assembly

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UPF HighlightsWorld Summit 2014: Keynote Speakers

H.M. King Letsie IIIHead of State, Lesotho

H.E. Amb. Noel Gordon SinclairDeputy Chef de Cabinet, Office of the PresidentUN General Assembly

H.E. Zivko BudimirPresident, Federation ofBosnia and Herzegovina

H.H. Tue Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi, Head of State, Samoa

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UPF HighlightsWorld Summit 2014: Keynote Speakers

H.E. Kay Rala XananaGusmao, Prime MinisterTimore L’Este

H.E. D. M. JayaratnePrime MinisterSri Lanka

Adi Koila Mara NailatikauFirst Lady, Fiji

Mrs. Lieom Anono LoeakFirst Lady, Marshall Islands

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UPF HighlightsWorld Summit 2014: Keynote Speakers

Amb. Anwarul K. Chowdhury, Former Under-Secretary-General and High Representative, United Nations

Mrs. Tunu Rehani PindaWife of the PrimeMinister, Tanzania

H.H. Whatumoana Paki, Maori Prince, Kiingitanga, New Zealand

Hon. Orrin HatchSenator, USA (video message)

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UPF Highlights

Leadership and Good Governance Award Award presented to H.M. King Letsie III, Head of State, Lesotho

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UPF HighlightsGuests at the Founder’s Memorial Luncheon

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UPF HighlightsNewly appointed Ambassadors for Peace

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Interfaith Peacebuilding

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UPF HighlightsInterfaith Peacebuilding: Israel

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UPF HighlightsVisiting Holy Sites: Israel

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UPF HighlightsInterfaith Forum: Israel

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UPF HighlightsInterfaith Forum: Jordan

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UPF HighlightsInterfaith Harmony Week: UN in New York

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UPF HighlightsForum at the World Council of Churches: Switzerland

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UPF HighlightsInterfaith Peace Rally: Brazil

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UPF HighlightsInterfaith Peace Rally: Peru

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UPF HighlightsInterfaith Clergy Conference: Philippines

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UPF HighlightsInterfaith Forum: Japan

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UPF HighlightsInterfaith Forum: India

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UPF HighlightsInterfaith Celebration: Malaysia

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UPF HighlightsClergy Conference: Zambia

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UPF HighlightsInterfaith Forum: Norway

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Partnerships & UN Relations

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UPF HighlightsAfrica Day Celebration: New York City

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UPF HighlightsAfrica Day Celebration: New York City

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UPF HighlightsAfrica Day Celebration: New York City

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UPF HighlightsAfrica Day Celebration: New York City

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UPF HighlightsPartnership with UNESCO: UN in New York

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UPF HighlightsForum on the Family

Forum on “The Family as the Social Driver for Development” at the ECOSOC chamber in New York, sponsored by the ambassadors of El Salvador and Nigeria to the UN

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UPF HighlightsLeadership & Good Governance Award

Dr. John Ashe, President of the UN General Assembly, 2013-14

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UPF HighlightsGlobal Day of Parents: UN in New York

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UPF Highlights Prime Minister Leading a Peace Walk: Guyana

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UPF Highlights Forum in the European Parliament: Belgium

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UPF Highlights Forum in a Parliament Committee Room: UK

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UPF Highlights Program in the National Congress: Peru

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UPF Highlights Program in the Sao Paulo State Capitol: Brazil

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UPF Highlights Program in the Former Senate Hall: Ecuador

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UPF HighlightsHosting the First Lady of Guinea Bissau: Las Vegas

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Peace and Security

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UPF HighlightsForum on the Korean Peninsula: USA

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UPF HighlightsForum on the Korean Peninsula: Russia

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UPF HighlightsPeace & Security Forum on ISIS: USA

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UPF HighlightsPeace and Security Forum: Japan

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UPF HighlightsLeadership Conference: Thailand

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UPF HighlightsLeadership Conference: Indonesia

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UPF HighlightsLeadership Conference: France

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UPF HighlightsForum on Syria: Vatican City

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UPF HighlightsConference on Syria: UN in Geneva

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UPF HighlightsPeace and Security Forum: UN in Vienna

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UPF HighlightsLaunch of Campaign for National Unity: Nigeria

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UPF HighlightsPeace Forum: Ghana

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UPF HighlightsAddressing Caribbean Issues: USA

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UPF HighlightsYouth Forum: Russia

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Marriage and Family

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UPF HighlightsMarriage & Family Festival: Philippines

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UPF HighlightsMarriage & Family Festival: Philippines

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UPF HighlightsUN Day of Families Program: Argentina

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UPF HighlightsUN Day of Families Program: Venezuela

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UPF HighlightsUN Day of Families Program: Jamaica

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UPF HighlightsUN Day of Families Program: Senegal

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UPF HighlightsUN Day of Families Program: Ghana

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UPF HighlightsUN Day of Families Program: Germany

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UPF HighlightsUN Day of Families Program: Moldova

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Youth and Service

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UPF HighlightsSports for Peace Tournament: Italy

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UPF HighlightsFriendship Marathon: Estonia

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UPF HighlightsFriendship Marathon: Russia

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UPF HighlightsAfrica-Australia Friendship Cup

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UPF HighlightsConcert of Traditional Music: Afghanistan

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UPF HighlightsInterfaith Prayer Vigil for Malala: Pakistan

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UPF HighlightsTaking Orphans on an Outing: Tajikistan

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UPF HighlightsBuilding a Community Center: Sri Lanka

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UPF HighlightsEnvironmental Clean-up: Nepal

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UPF HighlightsPlanting Trees: Albania

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UPF HighlightsCollecting Gifts for the Elderly: Hong Kong

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UPF HighlightsMaking a Community Mural: Honduras

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UPF HighlightsUniversity Interfaith Forum: Israel

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Leadership and Peace Awards

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UPF HighlightsPeace Awards: USA

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UPF HighlightsPeace Awards: Canada

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UPF HighlightsPeace Award: Peru

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UPF HighlightsPeace Awards: Uruguay

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UPF HighlightsVolunteerism Awards: Argentina

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UPF HighlightsPeace Awards: Dominican Republic

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UPF HighlightsPeace Award: Nigeria

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UPF HighlightsPeace Awards: Cote d’Ivoire

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UPF HighlightsPeace Awards: Togo

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UPF HighlightsPeace Awards: Azerbaijan

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UPF HighlightsPeace Awards: India

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UPF HighlightsPeace Awards: Japan