Universal Peace Federation Usa Inc

Programs: A major on-going program of upf usa is the appointment of ambassadors for peace. Ambassadors for peace are a global network of leaders representing the religious, racial, and ethnic diversity of the human family, as well as all disciplines of human endeavor. One receives the ambassador for peace certificate, not fundamentally as an award, but rather as an appointment or a commission. The certificate does not so much honor the individual for past achievements, but rather installs or appoints a person to a position that carries new and on-going responsibilities aimed at ultimately creating a world of peace. Upf local chapters seek out these exemplary individuals and hold programs to appoint new ambassadors for peace. We had conferences in which we appointed new ambassadors for peace in various places in this year. As a part of upf usa's mission statement to support a renewal of the united nations having an interfaith council, upf usa celebrates most united nations holidays, including: the international day of peace, world interfaith harmony week, international day for women and international day of families. Upf usa chapters celebrate these holidays with a wide variety of programs, many featuring representatives of difference faiths speaking of shared values. Continued from previous year, upf usa had educational programs through the american leadership conferences presenting to the current and future ambassadors for peace the upf principles of peace, acknowledging god as the source of peace, strengthening marriage & family and public service. We held six major american leadership conferences in various chapters this year. Upf usa also co-sponsors conferences in different countries with our parent organization, universal peace federation international. In december 2016, upf usa hosted the international leadership conference in washington dc bringing current members of the parliaments from as many as 50 nations inaugurating the international association of parliamentarian for peace. Also in february 2017, we sent our most distinguished guests to attend the world summit in seoul, republic of korea in which among the participants there were heads of state and government, firs ladies, religious, political, academic, media, cultural and sports leaders. Upf usa programs promote partnerships among governments, religions and civil society, and seek to contribute to the establishment of a global culture of peace. By living for the sake of others, we can knit together our divided human family through service, repentance, forgiveness, respect and cooperation. One major event was held at the madison square garden, nyc with the theme "peace starts with me" where thousands of upf supporters and ambassador for peace attended. Concurrently, we awarded 5 couples for the national parents day celebrationwe also supported the 40-year anniversary celebrations of the founders speeches at both the yankee stadium, ny and washington monument, washington dc.