Strathfield, Sydney – 28 August 2026 Around 200 people gathered at Strathfield Square on Friday evening, 28 August 2026, for a Candlelight Prayer Gathering to remember the victims of the devastating flash floods that struck Nepal and the Tibet border region on 26 August. The gathering brought together members of the Nepali Australian community, local residents, community leaders, councillors and federal representatives to pray for those who lost their lives, those still missi

Click < & > arrows to scroll through photos August 12, 2026 Akurala, Galle District This celebration was organized to commemorate United Nations International Youth Day (IYD) 2026 and honor the landmark 40th Anniversary of the Religious Youth Service (RYS). Aligning directly with the global IYD 2026 theme, 'Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,' this initiative addressed the critical need for interreligious reconciliation and youthful solidarity in Sri Lanka. While particip

Click < & > arrows to scroll through photos August 7 to 13, 2026 Kalutara District, Sri Lanka To address global polarization and rising social fragmentation, the 2026 RYS Sri Lanka project was organized around the timely theme: "Restoring Trust: What Can be Done for Peace Now?" Grounded in the foundational vision of RYS (established in 1986) that we are "One Global Family" under God, the project celebrated its milestone 40th Anniversary by demonstrating the transformative pow

Bangkok, Thailand – A group of two pastors and ten youths from the Chin Christian Council in Australia (CCCA) visited the UPF Peace Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand on July 10, 2026, as part of their 10-day educational tour through Thailand. UPF-Thailand, in collaboration with FFWPU Indochina and IAYSP Thailand, prepared a special youth leadership training program for them on the theme “Let’s Become Peacemakers.” After a light dinner, FFWPU representative Ms. NweNwe from Myanmar

The United Nations forum in New York focuses on water, energy, infrastructure, cities and partnerships, while UPF highlights the human relationships that enable these goals to take root in everyday life. When a child can study after sunset because reliable electricity has reached the home, when a school has access to safe drinking water, or when neighbors work together to protect a public space, sustainable development becomes tangible. It may be measured through policies, sy

A Reflection on the Closing Days of June 2026 and the Spiritual Foundations of Peace As June 2026 draws to a close, the calendars of several religious and spiritual traditions converge around themes of fasting, remembrance, purification, prayer, gratitude, and responsibility. These observances do not diminish the distinct identities of the world's faiths. Rather, they reveal common moral concerns through which human beings are invited to cultivate self-discipline, deepen comp

18 June 2026. Host Organizations: Universal Peace Federation (UPF) & International Summit Council for Peace (ISCP) 1. About the International Summit Council for Peace (ISCP) The International Summit Council for Peace (ISCP) is an international network of current and former heads of state and government, functioning as a premier project of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF). Initiated by UPF co-founder Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon in February 2019, the ISCP serves as a collaborative

The International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP), an initiative of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), successfully organized an international webinar on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, under the theme “The Role of Parliamentarians in Reducing Polarization: Advancing Unity Beyond National, Religious, Ethnic and Political Divides.” The event brought together distinguished parliamentarians, peace leaders, diplomats, and participants from diverse regions to address

One hundred leading international scholars, policymakers and peace practitioners gathered online to mark the United Nations International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, calling for a renewed global commitment to cooperation, shared values and ethical leadership in an increasingly uncertain world. Hosted by the International Association of Academicians for Peace (IAAP) Asia Pacific, a primary association of the Universal Peace Federation, the webinar brought t

In observance of Women’s Month, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and the International Association of First Ladies for Peace (IAFLP) convened a global webinar entitled “No Peace Without Women” to highlight the critical role of women in peace processes, conflict prevention, and human security. Opening the program, UPF Asia Pacific President Mrs. Ursula McLackland underscored the mission of IAFLP to affirm and elevate the leadership of First Ladies and women leaders in adv

Colombo, Sri Lanka–The Parliament of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the International Summit Council for Peace (ISCP) and the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP), co-organized a Parliamentarians Leadership Conference at the Sri Lankan Parliament with the theme, “Accountability in Action: Fostering Transparency and Good Governance Among Parliamentarians.” The conference, sponsored by UPF, was attended by over 150 participants from six Asian countri

Koror, Palau—The Asia Pacific First Ladies Summit 2019 – Palau successfully concluded a series of three high-profile events, held between December 9 and 11, 2019, in Koror, Palau. Each of the three events—the summit, the Interfaith Family Festival, and the International Youth Assembly—was unprecedented and uniquely successful. The summit on December 10 had the theme, “Addressing the Critical Challenges of Our Time: Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity and Universal Values.” Fiv

Phnom Penh, Cambodia—The Asia Pacific Summit 2019 – Cambodia was convened in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, from November 18 to 21, 2019 with over 500 international guests from 46 nations, in attendance. The theme for the four-day summit was “Addressing the Critical Challenges of Our Time: Peace, Reconciliation, Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity and Universal Values.” Among the dignitaries who attended the event were two current vice presidents (Myanmar and Palau), a c

Kathmandu, Nepal—The first UPF Asia Pacific Summit 2018 – Nepal was held in Kathmandu, Nepal from November 30 to December 3, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The theme of the summit was, “Addressing the Critical Challenges of Our Time: Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity and Universal Values.” This was the seventh and concluding in a summit series which started in January in Senegal (West Africa) and has been held in various regions of the world throughout the year. Attending