UN Day of Families 2011

“Confronting Family Poverty and Social Exclusion”
Events organized by Universal Peace Federation chapters
Argentina
Armenia
Austria
Bangladesh
Benin
Cameroon
Canada
Colombia
Congo
Croatia
Ecuador
Estonia
Gabon
Georgia
Ghana
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Japan
Kazakhstan
Latvia
Malaysia
Moldova
Nepal
New Zealand
Nigeria
Peru
Philippines
Russia
Rwanda
San Marino
Senegal
Slovakia
Solomon Islands
Spain
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
United States
Uruguay
Venezuela
Zambia

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Recognizing couples who have been married more than 25 years

Yerevan, Armenia: Games on family themes at School #194

Vienna, Austria: A forum speaker describing family traditions in China

Dhaka, Bangladesh: A former Minister of Women’s and Children’s Affairs speaking on internal and external crises that confront families

Cotonou, Benin: The International Day of Families observance was under the patronage of the Ministry of the Family and National Solidarity.

Bafoussam, Douala, Kousseri, and Yaoundé, Cameroon: Promoting character education and altruism as solutions to poverty in families

Montreal, Canada: Expounding on the process of promoting peace and understanding: dialogue, justice, forgiveness, and reconciliation

Bogotá, Colombia: Promoting the family as the school of love andmeans of transmitting education in universal values

Brazzaville, Congo: UPF organized the only Day of Families event in the Congo and gave certificates to couples who have been married 20 years.

Zagreb, Croatia: A forum on the challenges facing families and society

Quito, Ecuador: A program in the hall of the Association of Ecuadorian Municipalities

Tallinn, Estonia: Young children enjoying each other’s company at a gathering of families at the Peace Embassy

Libreville, Gabon: A discussion about how the loss of traditional values and the breakdown of the family have contributed to poverty

Tbilisi, Georgia: A lecture on “The Family as the School of Love” at School #136

Accra, Ghana: 15 couples received the Peace Family Award.

Sikkim, India: A presentation on family values ata government secondary school in Tharpu, West District

Jakarta, Indonesia: A program on “Addressing Poverty by StrengtheningFamilies”

Dublin, Ireland: Representatives from various communities discussed ways to address challenges faced by families in the economic downturn.

Daliet El-Carmel, Israel: Ambassadors for Peace and women leaderssharing stories at the home of Druze Sheik Ali Birani

Tokyo, Japan: A campaign for deepening family bonds was begun after the tsunami; international couples talked about building unity.

Almaty, Kazakhstan: The Day of Families celebration featured music, dance, poetry, art, and children’s games.

Riga, Latvia: Participants in a Day of Families gathering discuss ways to reach out to immigrant families in Riga.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Games, competitions and speeches for families at the Taman Bukit Jalil Recreation Center

Saptari, Nepal: Scholarships awarded to needy students at the Shree Raj Devi ThakoDevviJogendraBhagat Secondary School

Chisinau, Moldova: Several seminars and conferences promotedthe well-being of traditional families.

Auckland, New Zealand: Music, sacred readings, and fellowship at theJubilee Hall in Parnell

Lagos, Nigeria: Newly-appointed Ambassadors for Peace

Lima, Peru: Three generations of families enjoying a day of speeches, games, music, and food

Cagayan de Oro, Philippines: A social worker talking aboutthe significance of a healthy family as a school of love

Moscow, Russia: Women from different nationalities sharing secrets of a happy family life and presenting cultural entertainment

Nizhny Novgorod, Russia: Activities in a park promoting family values

Novosibirsk, Russia: A forum on family values followed by children’s musical performances and collecting clothing for the poor

Ryazan, Russia: A Day of Families concert featuring a variety of performers and instruments

Yekaterinburg, Russia: Parents and children cleaning up a park together

Kigali, Rwanda: The celebration featured presentations on “The Family: A Building Block for World Peace”

San Marino: Telling stories about the importance of the family in variouscultures and enjoying musical entertainment

Dakar, Senegal: A conference on “The Health of the Family” isfeatured on the news media.

Bratislava, Slovakia – A forum in the Zichy Palace addressed the importance of the family and practical ways to help families in need.

Honiara, Solomon Islands: International couples talking about how they overcome challenges; families playing games together

Madrid, Spain: An afternoon of music and dancing raised funds for suffering children in Afghanistan.

Geneva, Switzerland: Exploring “A New Paradigm for Global Family in a Culture of Peace” at the World Council of Churches headquarters

Taipei, Taiwan: Ambassadors for Peace discussing care for AIDS orphans and education programs to help prevent the spread of AIDS

Bangkok, Thailand: Representatives of government agencies servingfamilies discussing strategies for poverty reduction

New York, USA: Five permanent missions to the UN sponsored a forum on grassroots achievements in eliminating poverty at the family level.

Montevideo, Uruguay: Recognition of couples who have been married
25 years or more

Caracas, Venezuela – Honoring couples who have been married morethan 20 years with a Medal of Peace in the Family

Lusaka, Zambia: A representative of the UN Information Centredescribing some of the UN’s partnerships with civil society

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UN Day of Families 2011

by Universal Peace Federation International on May 17, 2011

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