UN Day of Families: Europe events

United Nations International Day of Families 2010 Commemorations organized by The Universal Peace Federation in Europe: Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, UK

Anto Tomas, Secretary General of UPF-Croatia, welcomed participants to the gathering in Zagreb May 14. International Day of Families 2010 - Croatia

Speakers: Pastor Damir Super, Dr. Marko Tarle, Mrs. Jolana Petrinic, and Mr. Marije Živković International Day of Families 2010 - Croatia

The gathering took place in the European House in Zagreb. International Day of Families 2010 - Croatia

Speaker : Dr. Tihomir Domazet International Day of Families 2010 - Croatia

International Day of Families 2010 - Croatia Marije Živković of the Family Center in Zagreb, gave a presentation on "The Family During the Financial Crisis.”

International Day of Families 2010 - Czech Rep. Dipl. Ing. Petr Leba, President of the UPF chapter in Pilsen, addresses a conference in Prague on May 26.

International Day of Families 2010 - Czech Rep. The conference was held in cooperation with the UN Information Centre.

International Day of Families 2010 - Czech Rep. Dr. Marie Vodi c ková, President of the Fund of Children in Danger

International Day of Families 2010 - Czech Rep. Dr. Pavel Bilek, advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (left) and Dr. Juraj Lajda, secretary general, UPF-Czech Republic

International Day of Families 2010 - Czech Rep. Mr. Karel Kriz and Mr. Dalibor Musil

International Day of Families 2010 - Czech Rep. Participants in the confefence

International Day of Families 2010 - Finland Speakers at the May 12 event at the Parliament.

International Day of Families 2010 - Finland Rev. Lauri Oinonen, a Member of Parliament, talks about the Lutheran Church’s view of the family.

International Day of Families 2010 - Finland Mr. Risto Rautava, Chairman of Helsinki City Council, says that a city’s well being depends on its families’ well being.

International Day of Families 2010 - Finland A specialist on migration, Mrs. Anita Novitsky talks about issues facing immigrant families in Finland.

International Day of Families 2010 - Finland The audience has opportunities to ask questions and offer comments.

International Day of Families 2010 - Finland Mrs. Mariam Varjonen, General Secretary of the Islamic Heritage House, receives an Ambassador for Peace certificate.

Mrs. Hanna Lotterie talks about the Family as the School of Love and Peace in Paris on May 15.
International Day of Families 2010 - France

sel Mrs. Marie-Christine Odent relates some of her experiences as a marriage and family counselor. International Day of Families 2010 - France

Mr. Jean-François Moulinet, Secretary General of UPF-France, reads UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's message for 2010. International Day of Families 2010 - France

Mr. Chansamone Voravong, president of FORIM, speaks about the impact of migration on families. International Day of Families 2010 - France

Families and friends join for a group photo. International Day of Families 2010 - France

Welcome by Hubert Arnoldi, UPF Representative, Stuttgart, May 15 International Day of Families 2010 - Germany

“ The Role of the Family as a Bridge between Cultures“
by Karl-Christian Hausmann, Chair, UPF- Germany International Day of Families 2010 - Germany

Music - a bridge to the heart
“ Perhaps Love“ by John Denver, Christoph Wenzel “ Mother‘s Journey“ by Jann Tiersen, Maike Tijsterman, piano Three Japanese tunes, Prof. Dr. Froehner, flute International Day of Families 2010 - Germany

Presentation of True Family Awards
Froehner family, an intercultural marriage between Germany and Peru Siller family, for 50 years of faithful marriage and devoted children Dr. and Mrs. Quais Said, for their support for Mandean refugees from Iraq International Day of Families 2010 - Germany

Presentation of True Family Awards
International Day of Families 2010 - Germany

Painting a wall at a temporary residence for families, May 15, Budapest
International Day of Families 2010 - Hungary

Parents and older children work together to create a mural. International Day of Families 2010 - Hungary

Afterwards, there was lunch and activities for all ages. International Day of Families 2010 - Hungary

Conference on the value of the family, May 16 International Day of Families 2010 - Hungary

Greeting an award recipient International Day of Families 2010 - Hungary True Family Awards given to five families

International Day of Families 2010 - Iceland An international parade in Reykjavik on May 15

International Day of Families 2010 - Iceland UPF’s contingent promoted the motto “diversity and joy.” .

International Day of Families 2010 - Iceland The North Atlantic island felt like a microcosm of the world.

International Day of Families 2010 - Iceland Migrants have transformed Iceland into a multicultural society.

International Day of Families 2010 - Iceland A UPF exhibit at the Town Hall following the parade.

International Day of Families 2010 - Ireland Jack Corley, UPF-Ireland, opens a symposium on the impact of migration on families at the Lantern Interfaith Center on May 18.

International Day of Families 2010 - Ireland Abdul Haseeb, Editor Muslim Ireland Magazine Ahmad Ali Milltown Mosque, Dublin

International Day of Families 2010 - Ireland Declan Hayden, Community Development, Dublin City Council Grzegorz Jagielski, Consular Assistant, Embassy of Poland

International Day of Families 2010 - Ireland Jasbir Sing Puri, Director Punjabi Society of Ireland Roberto Samson, Development Officer, Catholic Youth Care

International Day of Families 2010 - Ireland Joy Quintana, Consul General, Embassy of the Philippines

Sir Jean M.F.G. Bosch van Drakestein reads UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's message. International Day of Families 2010 - Netherlands MC M r. Sadikoen Wirjoredjo opens the May 15 gathering at the Hague.

Mrs. Joty ter Kulve spent World War II in a concentration camp and migrated to the Netherlands. International Day of Families 2010 - Netherlands Dr. Caecilia van Peski, Dutch Women’s Representative to the UN 2010 Elzo Bijl’s family migrated within the Netherlands.

Hylke J.B. Falkena on “The Value of Families from a Christian Perspective” International Day of Families 2010 - Netherlands Wim Koetsier on “The Family as the Foundation for Heart and Character” Sufi Imam Dr. Hashim Jansen, on the “Wisdom of Love That Brings Joy”

International Day of Families 2010 - Netherlands Members of the Suriname Afimo, who came as migrants to the Netherlands, delight the audience.

International Day of Families 2010 - Norway Mrs. Thale Berg Hansen (left), from the UN communication office in Oslo; Mrs. Hanne Nabintu Herland on changes in families and society

International Day of Families 2010 - Norway Senior researcher Turid Noack, from Statistics Norway, presents valuable statistics about developments in marriage and family during one generation.

International Day of Families 2010 - Norway An attentive audience

International Day of Families 2010 - Norway The ombudsman for children (left) describes the impact of divorce; Mr. Ejaz Warich, head of the Minhaj Conflict Council, gives an immigrant’s perspective

International Day of Families 2010 - Norway Mr. Per Sundby, professor in both social medicine and psychiatry as well as author of a bestselling book, makes a comment.

International Day of Families 2010 - Norway The MC, Steinar Murud, secretary general of UPF-Norway (left), and professor of sociology Sigurd Skirbekk, presenting sociological reports on the family.

The Peace Embassy in Madrid hosted the May 15 celebration. International Day of Families 2010 - Spain

Dr. Niceto Bl ázquez, a Catholic priest, spoke about life and love as essential values in the family. International Day of Families 2010 - Spain

Italian professor Emilio Asti spoke about the clan system in Oriental traditions. International Day of Families 2010 - Spain

Celebration with Peruvian dances International Day of Families 2010 - Spain

At the end, prayers were offered by representatives of Catholicism, Buddhism, Islam, and Unificationism. International Day of Families 2010 - Spain

Singing at the Catalina Suárez senior citizens residence in Madrid on May 22 International Day of Families 2010 - Spain

Folk dances from Peru (left) and Korea (right) International Day of Families 2010 - Spain

Volunteers with some of the residents International Day of Families 2010 - Spain

Participants in a May 16 seminar in Chislehurst International Day of Families 2010 - UK

Sheridan Mangal discusses his family’s experience of migrating to the UK. International Day of Families 2010 - UK

Rohema Miah tells about growing up in the UK in a migrant family. International Day of Families 2010 - UK

Rev. Dr . David Hanna speaks on the Family as the School of Love. International Day of Families 2010 - UK

Natasha Phillips talks of her research into reform of family law. International Day of Families 2010 - UK

Gathering in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, May 15, co-hosted by David and Christa Rennie International Day of Families 2010 - UK

Ayser (Aljawad) Ali, Architect in Iraq and Jordan before leaving her home country; founder of the Middle Eastern Cultural Group International Day of Families 2010 - UK

Sister Katherine Holmstroem: Multi-lingual volunteer at a Refugee Centre in London; member of the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Team at Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre in Bedford International Day of Families 2010 - UK

Navrita Atwal, Director, Milton Keynes Equality Council gave the keynote speech on ‘Family Values, from an Asian Perspective.’ International Day of Families 2010 - UK

Sakura Ladies Singers: Promoting the beauty of traditional Japanese culture, through song, demonstrating the art of Japanese paper folding, origami, and Japanese calligraphy. International Day of Families 2010 - UK

UN Day of Families: Europe events

by International Day of Families observances/Universal Peace Federation on May 24, 2010

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