The United Nations International Day of Peace is observed annually on September 21 to honor a cessation of hostilities and promote peace. In 2015, over 35 chapters of the Universal Peace Federation celebrated in at least 11 regions and 35 countries with events such as peace walks, interfaith ceremonies, and appointing new Ambassadors for Peace. Celebrations involved thousands of participants, including students, educators, religious and community leaders who discussed topics like conflict resolution, interfaith harmony, and building a more peaceful world.

1. GLOBAL
HIGHLIGHTS 2015

2. Each year on September 21, the United Nations
invites all nations and people to honor
a cessation of hostilities and commemorate the
International Day of Peace through education
and public awareness on issues related to peace.
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This year, UN Secretary-General
Ban Ki-Moon called for
an international focus on the topic of
“Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All”

4. 35 UPF Chapters Celebrates IDP in 11 Regions
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Albania
Argentina
Australia
Canada
Central African Republic
Costa Rica
Côte d’Ivoire
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Ethiopia
Finland
France
Germany
Haiti
Iceland
India
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Marshall Islands
Moldova
Nepal
Netherlands
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Peru
Russia
Sri Lanka
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Ukraine
United States
Zambia

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Date: Sept. 20, 2015
Participants: 270
Date: Sept. 20, 2015
Participants: 270
Albania: Ambassadors for Peace gave packages
containing learning tools to about 100 orphans.

6. Argentina: Awards were given to the winners
of the 7th
International Poetry Contest.
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Participants: 391
From: 34 countries
Participants: 391
From: 34 countries

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Date: Sept. 19, 2015
Participants: 160
Date: Sept. 19, 2015
Participants: 160
Australia: Professor Yeon Ah Moon, the president of
WFWP International, was the special guest speaker.

8. Canada: UPF celebrated the day with an interfaith ceremony,
discussion and appointment of new Ambassadors for Peace.
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9. Central African Republic: UPF statement read on national
radio and militia leaders became Ambassadors for Peace.
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Date: Sept. 20, 2015
Rev. Noël Mathias Salogba
on national radio
Date: Sept. 20, 2015
Rev. Noël Mathias Salogba
on national radio
Date: Sept. 22, 2015
Participants: 43
Date: Sept. 22, 2015
Participants: 43

10. Image Features: Haiti
20 New Ambassadors for Peace
Image Features: Haiti
20 New Ambassadors for Peace
Central America and the Caribbean: Celebrations were held
in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica.
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Image Features:
Costa Rica Peace Walk
Image Features:
Costa Rica Peace Walk

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Côte d’Ivoire: Hon. Gbocho Emmanuel was the keynote
speaker at a gathering of 60 dignitaries.

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Date: Sept. 27, 2015
Participants: ~150
Date: Sept. 27, 2015
Participants: ~150
Denmark: Christiansborg Palace was the site of the
celebration and the interfaith Water Ceremony.

13. Ecuador: Celebrations were held in the country’s
two largest cities, Quito and Guayaquil.
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Date: Sept. 25, 2015
Participants: 90
Location: Guayaquil
Date: Sept. 25, 2015
Participants: 90
Location: Guayaquil
Date: Sept. 16, 2015
Participants: 50
Location: Quito
Date: Sept. 16, 2015
Participants: 50
Location: Quito

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Date: Sept. 19, 2015
Participants: 21
Date: Sept. 19, 2015
Participants: 21
Ethiopia: Youth Ambassadors for Peace comprised
the majority of the participants.

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Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: 40
Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: 40
Finland: The current European refugee crisis was the
focus of the day’s discussion.

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Date: Sept. 19, 2015
Participants: 70
Date: Sept. 19, 2015
Participants: 70
Main Speaker:
Mr. Doudou Diène
Main Speaker:
Mr. Doudou Diène
France: Main speaker Mr. Doudou Diène from Senegal
(left) emphasized the need for interreligious dialogue.

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Location: Bonn
Date: Sept. 20, 2015
Participants: 27+
Location: Bonn
Date: Sept. 20, 2015
Participants: 27+
Location: Stuttgart
Date: Sept. 20, 2015
Participants: 27+
Location: Stuttgart
Date: Sept. 20, 2015
Participants: 27+
Germany: Commemorative ceremonies were held in
two major cities, Bonn and Stuttgart.

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Date: Sept. 24, 2015
Participants: 50
Date: Sept. 24, 2015
Participants: 50
Iceland: Representatives of many faiths took part in a
ceremony in Iceland’s largest church.

19. India: Youth and educators participated
in events in the cities of New Delhi and Orai.
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Location: Orai
Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: 40+
Location: Orai
Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: 40+
Location: New Delhi
Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: 40+
Location: New Delhi
Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: 40+

20. Israel: Representatives of various faiths took part in the
Forgiveness Project.
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Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: ~35
Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: ~35

21. Italy: UPF teamed with Women’s Federation for World Peace
to examine ‘Peace Education: Nourishment of Conscience.’
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Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: 40+
Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: 40+

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Marshall Islands: Representatives of different faiths
took part in a Candle Ceremony and Water Ceremony.

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Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: 250+
Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: 250+
Moldova: Students and faculty renovated a bus station
and created a Rose Alley of Peace at their school.

24. Nepal: The day was celebrated in four districts with discussions,
cultural programs and the distribution of relief support.
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Locations: 4 Districts
Date: Sept. 22, 2015
Participants: 250+
Locations: 4 Districts
Date: Sept. 22, 2015
Participants: 250+ KathmanduKathmandu
PokharaPokhara
JhapaJhapa
ChitwanChitwan

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Netherlands: UPF held a benefit dinner to raise funds
for a children’s hospital in North Korea.

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Nicaragua: Representatives of civil society, educators
and students participated in events in León.
Date: Sept. 26, 2015
Participants: 200
Date: Sept. 26, 2015
Participants: 200
Date: Sept. 24, 2015
Participants: 575
Date: Sept. 24, 2015
Participants: 575

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Locations: Uyo
Date: Sept. 18, 2015
Participants: 80 +
Locations: Uyo
Date: Sept. 18, 2015
Participants: 80 +
Locations: Port Harcourt
Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: 75+
Locations: Port Harcourt
Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: 75+
Nigeria: Ambassadors for Peace met in Uyo and Port
Harcourt, the capitals of two Nigerian states.

28. Locations: 4 Cities
Date: Sept. 18~27, 2015
Participants: Thousands
Locations: 4 Cities
Date: Sept. 18~27, 2015
Participants: Thousands
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AyacuchoAyacuchoPunoPuno
TrujilloTrujillo
Peru: A march for peace was the highlight of
celebrations in four cities.

29. Locations: 4 Districts
Date: Sept. 19~21, 2015
Participants: 100+
Locations: 4 Districts
Date: Sept. 19~21, 2015
Participants: 100+
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NovosibirskNovosibirsk
Ural RegionUral Region
MoscowMoscow
Russia: Young and old celebrated the day in various
towns with sport, culture and discussion.

30. Sri Lanka: Students participated in a peace walk and
performed dances and skits.
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Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: 50+
Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: 50+

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Switzerland: The day was celebrated with music, a
panel discussion, and Ambassadors for Peace awards.
Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: 50+
Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: 50+

32. Date: Sept. 19, 2015
Participants: 165
Date: Sept. 19, 2015
Participants: 165
Taiwan: UPF-Chinese Region commemorated the day
with a forum on cross-strait peace.
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33. Thailand: More than 1,500 schools and government offices—
involving more than 1 million people—took part in events.
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Locations: Throughout Thailand
Participants: one million +
Locations: Throughout Thailand
Participants: one million +

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Ukraine: The day was celebrated with mini-football
competitions and lessons in Japanese origami.
Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: 50+
Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: 50+

35. United States: Hon. Todd Tiahrt (left) was a speaker
at UPF’s celebration of the day in Washington, D.C.
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Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: 40+
Date: Sept. 21, 2015
Participants: 40+

36. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 21 SEPTEMBER
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Date: Sept. 26, 2015
Participants: ~100
Date: Sept. 26, 2015
Participants: ~100
Zambia: Speakers urged the participants to work together
to build a better Zambia and a better world.

37. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 21 SEPTEMBER
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Please continue hosting peace celebrations worldwide!

38. THANK YOU!
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