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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.TRANSCRIPT
Highlights
World Summit 2014
UPF HighlightsWorld Summit 2014: Seoul, Korea
UPF HighlightsHon. D.M. Jayaratne, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka,and his wife greeting Amb. Chung Tae Ik
UPF HighlightsWorld Summit 2014: Seoul, Korea
UPF HighlightsWorld Summit 2014: Millennium Seoul Hilton Hotel
UPF HighlightsWorld Summit 2014: Welcome Remarks
UPF HighlightsWorld Summit 2014: World Assembly
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
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
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)
UPF Highlights
Leadership and Good Governance Award Award presented to H.M. King Letsie III, Head of State, Lesotho
UPF HighlightsGuests at the Founder’s Memorial Luncheon
UPF HighlightsNewly appointed Ambassadors for Peace
Interfaith Peacebuilding
UPF HighlightsInterfaith Peacebuilding: Israel
UPF HighlightsVisiting Holy Sites: Israel
UPF HighlightsInterfaith Forum: Israel
UPF HighlightsInterfaith Forum: Jordan
UPF HighlightsInterfaith Harmony Week: UN in New York
UPF HighlightsForum at the World Council of Churches: Switzerland
UPF HighlightsInterfaith Peace Rally: Brazil
UPF HighlightsInterfaith Peace Rally: Peru
UPF HighlightsInterfaith Clergy Conference: Philippines
UPF HighlightsInterfaith Forum: Japan
UPF HighlightsInterfaith Forum: India
UPF HighlightsInterfaith Celebration: Malaysia
UPF HighlightsClergy Conference: Zambia
UPF HighlightsInterfaith Forum: Norway
Partnerships & UN Relations
UPF HighlightsAfrica Day Celebration: New York City
UPF HighlightsAfrica Day Celebration: New York City
UPF HighlightsAfrica Day Celebration: New York City
UPF HighlightsAfrica Day Celebration: New York City
UPF HighlightsPartnership with UNESCO: UN in New York
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
UPF HighlightsLeadership & Good Governance Award
Dr. John Ashe, President of the UN General Assembly, 2013-14
UPF HighlightsGlobal Day of Parents: UN in New York
UPF Highlights Prime Minister Leading a Peace Walk: Guyana
UPF Highlights Forum in the European Parliament: Belgium
UPF Highlights Forum in a Parliament Committee Room: UK
UPF Highlights Program in the National Congress: Peru
UPF Highlights Program in the Sao Paulo State Capitol: Brazil
UPF Highlights Program in the Former Senate Hall: Ecuador
UPF HighlightsHosting the First Lady of Guinea Bissau: Las Vegas
Peace and Security
UPF HighlightsForum on the Korean Peninsula: USA
UPF HighlightsForum on the Korean Peninsula: Russia
UPF HighlightsPeace & Security Forum on ISIS: USA
UPF HighlightsPeace and Security Forum: Japan
UPF HighlightsLeadership Conference: Thailand
UPF HighlightsLeadership Conference: Indonesia
UPF HighlightsLeadership Conference: France
UPF HighlightsForum on Syria: Vatican City
UPF HighlightsConference on Syria: UN in Geneva
UPF HighlightsPeace and Security Forum: UN in Vienna
UPF HighlightsLaunch of Campaign for National Unity: Nigeria
UPF HighlightsPeace Forum: Ghana
UPF HighlightsAddressing Caribbean Issues: USA
UPF HighlightsYouth Forum: Russia
Marriage and Family
UPF HighlightsMarriage & Family Festival: Philippines
UPF HighlightsMarriage & Family Festival: Philippines
UPF HighlightsUN Day of Families Program: Argentina
UPF HighlightsUN Day of Families Program: Venezuela
UPF HighlightsUN Day of Families Program: Jamaica
UPF HighlightsUN Day of Families Program: Senegal
UPF HighlightsUN Day of Families Program: Ghana
UPF HighlightsUN Day of Families Program: Germany
UPF HighlightsUN Day of Families Program: Moldova
Youth and Service
UPF HighlightsSports for Peace Tournament: Italy
UPF HighlightsFriendship Marathon: Estonia
UPF HighlightsFriendship Marathon: Russia
UPF HighlightsAfrica-Australia Friendship Cup
UPF HighlightsConcert of Traditional Music: Afghanistan
UPF HighlightsInterfaith Prayer Vigil for Malala: Pakistan
UPF HighlightsTaking Orphans on an Outing: Tajikistan
UPF HighlightsBuilding a Community Center: Sri Lanka
UPF HighlightsEnvironmental Clean-up: Nepal
UPF HighlightsPlanting Trees: Albania
UPF HighlightsCollecting Gifts for the Elderly: Hong Kong
UPF HighlightsMaking a Community Mural: Honduras
UPF HighlightsUniversity Interfaith Forum: Israel
Leadership and Peace Awards
UPF HighlightsPeace Awards: USA
UPF HighlightsPeace Awards: Canada
UPF HighlightsPeace Award: Peru
UPF HighlightsPeace Awards: Uruguay
UPF HighlightsVolunteerism Awards: Argentina
UPF HighlightsPeace Awards: Dominican Republic
UPF HighlightsPeace Award: Nigeria
UPF HighlightsPeace Awards: Cote d’Ivoire
UPF HighlightsPeace Awards: Togo
UPF HighlightsPeace Awards: Azerbaijan
UPF HighlightsPeace Awards: India
UPF HighlightsPeace Awards: Japan