New Delhi, India - UN representatives, journalists, government officials, student leaders, and NGO envoys, numbering nearly 50, attended a half-day program at the prestigious Civil Services Officers’ Institute in New Delihi on January 24. The theme was “India’s Perspective on Nepal’s Peace Process.”

Manila, Philippines - A two-day International Leadership Conference with the theme “Universal Principles of Peace and Leadership: A New Paradigm for Building a World of Peace” was held at the Manila Hotel from January 11 to 12. More than 400 distinguished delegates from 26 nations, including former and current government officials, parliamentarians, women, civil, youth, and religious leaders, participated in the event.

Geneva, Switzerland - In cooperation with partners of different faith communities and intercultural associations, UPF held a Valentine’s Day Evening in Geneva on February 14.  Numerous studies demonstrate that peaceful and prosperous societies grow out of healthy family relationships grounded in selfless love, mutual respect, interdependence and living for the sake of others. This gala event honored the significant contribution of families.

Stuttgart, Germany - Christian, Jewish, and Muslim holidays were honored at the December meeting of the House of Religions in Stuttgart. Hubert Arnoldi, Chairman of UPF-Stuttgart and the House of Religions in Stuttgart, greeted the 35 guests and invited them to join in coffee and various Christmas snacks.

Amman, Jordan -It was no coincidence that UPF chose to hold a conference in Amman on "The Significance of the Amman Interfaith Message." At a time when radical changes are sweeping the Arab world and efforts for peace are more needed than ever, UPF wanted to hold a conference that focused on the positive role of religion in bringing people together in peace. As the nation that produced both a major Islamic call for interfaith cooperation and the proposal that launched the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week, Jordan seemed the obvious choice for the December 20-22 gathering.

London, UK - UPF-UK's annual Genocide Awareness and Holocaust Commemoration forum took place in the British House of Lords on January 23. The focus ranged from the ongoing atrocities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to the situation of Kurds, Jews, Armenians, and other people targeted for persecution.

Multan, Pakistan - “Youth of Faith Build Peace by Practice of Love and Service” was the theme of Religious Youth Service-Pakistan's second project, March 15 to 22. Local and international youth explored cultural unity through working together in one of the ancient cities of Asia. The program included a international peace conference, planting trees at religious institutions, and visits to historical sites.

Toronto, Canada - In their first meeting of the new year, on January 12, Toronto Ambassadors for Peace focused on the birth month of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and discussed the providence of restoration.