<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[UPF Asia Pacific]]></title><description><![CDATA[Universal Peace Federation (UPF) is an international and interreligious network for achieving world peace.]]></description><link>https://www.upf-asiapacific.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 23:01:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.upf-asiapacific.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating May as the Month of Family]]></title><description><![CDATA[As May 2026 begins, the Universal Peace Federation enters the third and final full month of its 100 Days of Serving Community campaign, running from February 20 to June 1, 2026. March emphasized partnerships to strengthen local impact. April emphasized volunteer service that communities could recognize and welcome. May brings this public work to its center: the family and values-based education. This leads directly to the Global Day of Parents, and raises a practical question. If communities...]]></description><link>https://www.upf-asiapacific.org/post/celebrating-may-as-the-month-of-family</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f23cd9bc2ce3253fd27e2b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:19:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ed0cd_7f9fa64b636248ff892334a52bf823bd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UPF Asia Pacific</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Hak Ja Han, Co-Founder of the Universal Peace Federation, Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recognition of her peacebuilding work in relation to dialogue, humanitarian service, and international cooperation Dr. Hak Ja Han, co-founder of the Universal Peace Federation, has been nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in the category of Peace and Fraternity between Nations. The nomination was formally submitted by Dr. Jan Figel, former European Union Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief and acting President of FOREF Europe (Forum for Religious Freedom Europe). In his...]]></description><link>https://www.upf-asiapacific.org/post/dr-hak-ja-han-co-founder-of-the-universal-peace-federation-nominated-for-the-nobel-peace-prize</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbaa44e454e7df62540341</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:06:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/df1ec2_e3d4634c72174c64bac4a3defd9b7d0d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>UPF Asia Pacific</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protecting Civilians and Restoring Dialogue in the Middle East]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Universal Peace Federation ( UPF ) expresses deep concern over the escalating violence in the Middle East. Each escalation places civilians at the center of the crisis causing loss of life, displacement, and severe disruption to essential services and daily life.   UPF stands in solidarity with civilians across the region who are enduring the human cost of conflict. We call on all parties to exercise restraint, prioritize the protection of civilian populations, and ensure safe and...]]></description><link>https://www.upf-asiapacific.org/post/protecting-civilians-and-restoring-dialogue-in-the-middle-east</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b94477fce0d58eba041839</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:32:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/df1ec2_be4f263371f04a3ea17c5122e9b7977e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Tageldin Hamad</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>