UPF International—All of us at UPF International would like to wish our friends and colleagues across the world a very Happy Holiday Season and New Year 2023. Your encouragement, support and contributions to our mission and work are deeply appreciated. As a result, UPF is widely recognized as a leading voice for peace in the midst of a polarized and divided world.
As we are all aware, 2022 has had its share of challenges, challenges that take on many forms, from war and conflict to corruption and poverty, from threats to our environment, to threats to human dignity and human rights. Despite the difficulties we face, we press on, doing our best to make a difference in this world, promoting dialogue, mutual respect, and cooperation among people of all nationalities, religions, ethnicities, races and cultures. In this way, we build trust and solidarity, and make progress toward the goal of becoming one harmonious and universal human family under God. More from Dr Thomas Walsh: Chairman, Universal Peace Federation International here
Draft Programme for Universal Peace Federation (UPF) UK for 2023 - (This is a working programme.)
Universal Peace Federation (UPF) UK EVENTS / ACTIVITY FOR 2023
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Programme / Event / Activity |
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Introduction Jan 10th IMAP (International Media Association for Peace) Humphrey Hawksley Talk on the Asia Pacific and Opportunity to have signed books. January 17 (To be confirmed) Jan 14th Afternoon Tea with the Young Achievers Group One Day UPF Principles Seminar 21st – booked in Lancaster Gate with Rev Dr David Hanna London Jan 31st Last Tuesday of the Month - Humphrey Hawksley talk on 'Liberalism and the Indo-Pacific' with a response from Keith Best. |
January |
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World Interfaith Harmony Week: February 7th, IAPD (Interreligious Association for Peace and Development) Introduction to UPF on Valentines Day, February 14th Keith Bennett – Korean Peninsula Webinar Feb 21st Tuesday ‘With Rising China-US Tensions, Is There Chance for Dialogue with the DPRK’ Last Tuesday of the Month – Monthly Ambassador for Peace (AFP) Meeting |
February |
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Trustee Meeting 11th March 9.00 am – 11.00 am Introduction to UPF March 14th UN Day - International Women’s Day - IAPP (International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace) Parliament (March 8th is official date) Possible Family Festival ‘River South’ Peace Embassy (Croydon) A Saturday in March One Day UPF Seminar AFP Meeting Last Tuesday of the Month |
March |
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Introduction to UPF April 11th Dialogue with the DPRK, The Search for Peace on the Korean Peninsula IAAP (International Association of Academicians for Peace) IAACP - Concert in Watford Holiday Inn – Fundraising Dinner AFP Meeting Last Tuesday of the Month April 25th |
April |
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Monthly Introduction to UPF (2nd Tuesday) International Family Day May 15th May 3 – 7 World Summit in Korea Africa Day 25th May (Support for Character Education project in Nigeria and usual Africa Day programme) AFP Meeting Last Tuesday of the Month |
May |
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World Environment Day June 5th Monthly Introduction to UPF (2nd Tuesday) One Day Seminar Trustee Meeting 24th June 12.00 pm – 15.00 pm in person in Lancaster Gate. AFP Meeting Last Tuesday of the Month |
June |
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Young Achievers Awards (IAPP) Monthly Introduction to UPF (2nd Tuesday) AFP Meeting Last Tuesday of the Month |
July |
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Monthly Introduction to UPF (2nd Tuesday) ?? Peace Road Activity / Webinar AFP Meeting Last Tuesday of the Month |
August |
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Monthly Introduction to UPF (2nd Tuesday) Anniversary UPF Sept 12th Trustee Meeting 16th September 9.00 – 11.00 am One Day Seminar UN International Day of Peace 21st September - AFP Meeting Last Tuesday of the Month |
September |
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Monthly Introduction to UPF (2nd Tuesday) IAED Event (International Association of Economy for Peace and Development) Event Blessing Event Fundraising Dinner AFP Meeting Last Tuesday of the Month |
October |
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Monthly Introduction to UPF (2nd Tuesday) Parliament Week – IAPP event National Interfaith Week – IAPD event Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls (IAPP) 25th Nov. AFP Meeting Last Tuesday of the Month |
November |
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Monthly Introduction to UPF (2nd Tuesday) UPF UK Peace Council 9th Dec (2nd Sat) Trustee Meeting 16th December 9.00 am – 11.00 am |
December |
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Youth Service Projects (Youth for Peace and Development) in London and Birmingham during the year. |
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UPF – UK Associations ISCP - Mark Brann, Vice President of UPF Europe and the Middle East. IAPP – Keith Best, Chair of the UPF UK Board of Trustees IAPD – Dr David and Patricia Earle IAED – Dr Abdul Basit Syed IAACP – Reamonn Bateman IMAP – Working with Rita Payne and Humphrey Hawksley IAAP - Academicians |