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Protecting Civilians and Restoring Dialogue in the Middle East
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
Chin Youth Visiting Thailand Join Peacemaker Program
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
UPF Asia Pacific
Jul 102 min read
As HLPF 2026 Opens, UPF Calls Attention to the Human Foundations of Sustainable Development
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
Dr. Tageldin Hamad
Jul 74 min read
When Sacred Calendars Speak Together
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
Dr. Tageldin Hamad
Jun 294 min read
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