Universal Peace Federation UK
Charitable Objects and Activities
First the Objects themselves and then some of the activities that are applicable to those Objects:
The Objects of the Charity are:
The promotion of national and international conflict resolution and reconciliation for the public benefit with a view to relieving suffering, poverty, and distress and building and maintaining social cohesion and trust within and between communities by:
- Identifying the cultural, religious, and other causes of conflict in different parts of the world and producing reports on the findings;
- Bringing together leaders and others of influence within communities in conflict to aid mutual understanding, foster dialogue, and find common ground for cooperation;
- Producing reports on the results of conflict resolution-related activities including impartial recommendations for action; and
- The advancement of public education for better understanding of human rights, participation in government, good citizenship, good governance, and neighbourliness.
Provided that all activities shall be balanced and maintain the organisation’s commitment to remaining impartial.
Promotion of Racial and Religious Harmony
The promotion of racial and religious harmony and peaceful co-existence between people of different religions, cultures, races, and nations for the public benefit by:
- Educating the public about different religious, cultural, and national backgrounds to promote mutual respect and dialogue;
- Running events and projects to bring together representatives of different faiths for interfaith dialogue and cooperation;
- Creating projects that unite people from diverse backgrounds to work together for a common goal.
A Selection of UPF–UK Activities According to Charitable Objects
3.1 Promotion of Conflict Resolution & Reconciliation
- “Upholding Peace Imperative in Nuclear Age” campaign — 100-Day Campaign for Peace leading to UN International Day of Peace.
Read more - Rev. Dr Martin Luther King Jr’s Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation — programme introducing principles of nonviolent conflict resolution.
Read more - Religion Can Help: Healing Wounds of Conflict — conferences on forgiveness and reconciliation.
Read more - Global Peace Summit: Keith Best — celebrating landmark peace agreements as global models for reconciliation.
Read more - North East Asia Peace Initiative – Peaceful Korean Reunification — activities fostering cooperation and reconciliation.
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3.2 Identifying Causes of Conflict & Producing Reports
- Religion Can Help: Healing Wounds of Conflict — addresses injustice as a root cause of conflict. Read more
- Past Reports: The Cause and Resolution of Conflict — research on conflict origins and solutions. Read more
- Europe’s Role in Korean Peninsula Peace — analysis of geopolitical causes of conflict. Read more
- “Prayers for Peace” – Speaker Analyses — insights on peace and justice from interfaith speakers. Read more
3.3 Bringing Together Leaders for Dialogue
- Interfaith Leadership Conference, Republic of Korea — “Spiritual Unity and Religious Freedom.” Read more
- Inter-regional Dialogue Addressing Critical Challenges — fostering understanding across regions. Read more
- UK and Pakistan – Positive Role of Religion in Leadership Read more
- Visit from HE Shri Balmiki Prasad Singh — author of The Bahudha Approach. Read more
3.4 Producing Impartial Reports & Recommendations
- Track 1.5 Diplomacy Initiatives with North Korea — informal dialogues producing impartial recommendations. Read more
- UPF Summit in Albania on Security and Human Development — reconciliation through government–civil society cooperation. Read more
- Responsible Sourcing of Conflict Minerals — research on conflict minerals and violence. Read more
3.5 Advancing Education on Human Rights & Citizenship
- London Debate – Young People Countering Hate Speech Read more
- Religious Education at Schools — promoting equality and dignity. Read more
- Cultural Diplomacy and the Commonwealth — exploring collaboration and neighbourliness. Read more
3.6 UPF UK Activities Highlighting Balance and Impartiality
- Pathways to Peace: Interfaith Collaboration for a Better World — diverse faith dialogues. Read more
- Role of Faith Leaders in the Response to Climate Change — inclusion of multiple perspectives. Read more
- World Environment Day (2017) — balanced discussion across diverse viewpoints. Read more
3.7 Interfaith Dialogue Events and Activities
- World Interfaith Harmony Week 2019 — “Prayers and Words to Create Harmony” & “Building Bridges Through Interfaith Dialogue.” Read more
- Birmingham National Interfaith Week Event — embodying “One Family of Humanity.” Read more
- Interfaith Service at the Al Mahdi Institute — bringing faith and civic leaders together. Read more
3.8 Projects for Common Goals
- Harmony Through Diversity: UPF Celebrating International Women’s Day and Ramadan Iftar. Read more
- IAACP Programmes – Jan 25th and July 6th 2025 — “Canvas of Cultures” and “Voices and Music for Peace.”
Canvas of Cultures | Voices and Music for Peace
Robin Marsh
Secretary General, Universal Peace Federation (UPF) – UK
Mobile: (+44) 07956 210768
www.uk.upf.org | pa@uk.upf.org
Charity No. 1185412
UPF is an NGO in General Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the UN.