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| Culture and Creative Economy as basic elements for Sustainability
(Friday July 5th 2013, 13:00-18:00, Vienna International Center) UPF Austria in cooperation with ACUNS Vienna invites you to a conference which is organized as part of the cultural event "CarnaVienna 2013" by ABRASA, an Afro-Brazilian Cultural Point in Vienna. weiter...
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| A More Secular Europe, Divided by the Cross
(nytimes.com) BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Stanislav Zvolensky, the Roman Catholic archbishop of the Slovak capital here, was thrilled when he was invited to Brussels three years ago to discuss the fight against poverty with the insistently secular bureaucracy of the European Union. weiter...
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| Washington Forum: Two States, One Country: Israel-Palestine, a Path toward a shared Future
Co-moderated by Kamal Nawash, President, Free Muslims Coalition, and Dr. Andrew Wilson, Professor of Scriptural Studies, UTS, participants explored alternatives to the two-state solution with emphasis on a shared future for Israelis and Palestinians. weiter...
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| Moscow Marathon: Youth Against Drugs
Moscow, Russia - At the zero kilometer, Resurrection Gate at the Red Square in Moscow: the Junior Athletics marathon "Children against Drugs - I choose Sport! Towards the Universiade 2013" began on June 1. Each year, the UPF Russia is a co-organizer of the marathon. weiter...
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| UPF in 2012
Annual report of activities by UPF chapters in 103 nations, including leadership conferences, peace and security forums, UN-related activities, and service-learning and humanitarian work. weiter...
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| UN Global Day of Parents - 1 June
Parents of every race, religion, culture and nationality in all parts of the world are the primary caregivers and teachers of their children weiter...
UPF chapters observe the new Global Day of Parents
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| Creating Change – A Leadership Training for young people
(Saturday, 1st June 2013, 9:45 - 18:00, Seidengasse 28, 1070 Vienna) Do you want to make a difference? Join us and other inspiring young people for one day dedicated to exploring your potential as a leader for social change. weiter...
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| Religious Youth Service Project builds friendships in Tajikistan
Dushanbe, Tajikistan - "Dushanbe – City of Peace," was the theme of the first Religious Youth Service project in Tajikistan, which took place May 25 to 31. Activities included visiting religious and historic sites and taking orphan children on an outing. weiter...
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| Kopten-Papst in Österreich
(religion.orf.at) Tawadros II. wurde am Flughafen vom koptischen Bischof Anba Gabriel, Weihbischof Franz Scharl und dem „Pro Oriente“-Präsidenten Hans Marte begrüßt. weiter...
Tawadros II. ist „Protektor der Stiftung Pro Oriente
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| Interfaith Pilgrims Gather in Jerusalem for Peace
Jerusalem - Faith leaders from diverse traditions descended on the Holy City of Jerusalem on May 14, 2013 as part of the Middle East Peace Initiative. weiter...
A Religious Model in Action: Middle East Peace Initiative
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| Eine musikalische Reise von Wien zum Donaudelta
Im Rahmen des „Donau Stromaufwärts“-Projekts lud die Föderation für Weltfrieden am 21. Mai 2013 ein. Mit Diana Rasina und Band - Traditionelle rumänische Vokalmusik gesungen von Diana Rasina mit Dimitar Karamitev (Kaval), Laszlo Racz (Zymbal) und Jovan Torbica (Kontrabass). weiter...
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| Internationaler UNO-Tag der Familie 2013
(Dienstag, 14. Mai 2013 um 19:00 Uhr, Seidengasse 28/4 im Hof rechts, 1070 Wien) Dr. Walter Baar: „Die Rolle der Familie im heutigen Israel“ - Bericht über Erfahrungen während eines Forschungsaufenthalts im Sommer 2012. weiter...
The Family as the Key to Social Integration
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| Estonia to host Religious Youth Service Project
Johvi, Estonia - UPF-Estonia is organizing a Religious Youth Service project in coordination with the Johvi Lutheran Church from August 1 to 10. Participants will improve the building and grounds of a Lutheran church, work on projects in the community and assist with other work. weiter...
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| Religionsmonitor - verstehen was verbindet
Religiöse Vielfalt ist Teil unserer heutigen Lebenswirklichkeit. Anhänger verschiedener Religionen und zahlreiche Konfessionslose leben in Deutschland zusammen. Religion ist ein wesentlicher Faktor für das Denken und Handeln der Menschen und eine bedeutsame soziale Wirkkraft. weiter...
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| Rethinking Democracy in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal - The experiment with democracy in South Asia needs to be revisited. This was the consensus expressed at the 13th South Asia Peace Initiative conference held in Kathmandu on April 14 (New Year’s Day in Nepal). weiter...
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| Die Lage der Christen in Syrien - Ausweglosigkeit & Friedenshoffnung
Prodiumsdiskussion mit Assad Khayat, Schriftsteller aus Syrien, Marie-Therese Kiriaky, Arabische Frauen in Wien und Dr. Leo Gabriel, Journalist, Anthropologe und Filmemacher (Orientierung). weiter...
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| Korea-Konflikt: "Kim verfolgt ein klares Ziel"
(spiegel.de) Was will Kim Jong Un? Warum setzt er auf schrille Drohungen gegen den benachbarten Süden und die USA? Ostasien-Experte Rüdiger Frank attestiert dem Machthaber ein rationales Verhalten und schließt eine militärische Auseinandersetzung nicht aus. weiter...
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| Religion, Faith and International Security
(upf.org) A striking development of the last 20 years of international affairs is the rise of faith or religion as a prominent driver, key influence and policy-shaper of nations, states and regions affecting the lives, the economy and the security of common citizens around the world. weiter...
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| Präsident Putin im ARD-Interview
(tagesschau.de) Russlands Präsident Wladimir Putin hat die Razzien bei deutschen Stiftungen und Nichtregierungsorganisationen in Russland verteidigt. Kurz vor seinem Deutschland-Besuch rechtfertigte er in einem ARD-Interview das Vorgehen. weiter...
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| Dialogue & Alliance: Religion and Peace in the Middle East
Scholars, religious leaders, and peace activists from the Middle East, Europe, and North America share insights and experiences in a setting of mutual respect. weiter...
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| Jerusalem Interfaith Forum: Living for the Sake of Others
(upf.org) The fifth interreligious forum organized by UPF-Israel brought together 21 academic and religious leaders as well as social activists on March 21. Host Sheik Ali Birani invited the forum members to enjoy the warm hospitality at his home, situated at the largest Druze town in Israel, Daliat El Carmel near Haifa. weiter...
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| Urbi et Orbi - Hoffnungsschimmer für den Frieden
(diepresse.com) Wien. Wie alljährlich zu Ostern wird wieder „Urbi et Orbi“, der hoffnungsvolle Friedensgruß des Papstes, vom Petersplatz hinaus in die Welt hallen. Und diesmal schwingt darin eine Aufbruchsstimmung mit, die allein schon die Wahl des neuen Papstes signalisiert. weiter...
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| Ostern und Pessach: Israel erwartet Massenansturm
(religion.orf.at) Juden und Christen feiern in dieser Woche im Heiligen Land mit Pessach und Ostern zentrale religiöse Feste. Die Behörden bereiten sich auf einen Pilger-Ansturm vor weiter...
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| UN Vienna: Preventing Violence Against Women
(March 28th 2013, 1:00-5:30 pm, Vienna Int. Centre (UN), M building, Room M3) Panellists with diverse backgrounds and expertise will present insights and success stories about women who have survived and prevailed over violence and its effects, including rape and HIV-AIDS. Impunity and the legal response to femicide will also be examined. weiter...
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| Webtipp: DER–Dialog–Europe–Russia
Russia, though situated on two continents, is and always has been a European power – 85 % of its population live in the European part of the federation, the important cities are situated there as well as the economic centers. weiter...
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| Frieden der einzige Weg zu Sicherheit
(orf.at) Obama forderte bei seiner Ansprache vor jungen Menschen in Israel mehr Gerechtigkeit für die Palästinenser. „Es ist nicht fair, dass palästinensische Kinder nicht in ihrem eigenen Staat aufwachsen können“, sagte Obama. „Israelis müssen anerkennen, dass die fortgesetzten Siedlungsaktivitäten der Sicherheit nicht dienen.“ weiter...
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| UPF Today
A quarterly magazine of UPF featuring activities of our international office and chapters throughout the world. The magazine is published in English and Russian, with occasional editions in other languages, including French, Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic. It contains links to articles on our website (which are often more extensive than in the magazine). weiter...
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| UPF World Summit 2013: Peace - Security - Development
(Seoul, Korea, February 22 - 24) National flags flanked a hall of the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel filled with 800 delegates from 91 nations attending UPF's World Summit. weiter...
Program, speakers and their presentations
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| Bringing Long-Term Peace and Stability to the Balkan Region
Washington DC, USA - Report of a forum co-hosted by the Office of Peace and Security Affairs, UPF International's Washington DC Office, and the Eurasia Center, held at The Washington Times on January 30. weiter...
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