Datum/Uhrzeit:
Date(s) - 27.01.2017
13:00 - 17:30
Kategorie(n)
Föderation für Weltfrieden – UPF Austria – Infoservice, www.weltfriede.at
NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations
The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) in cooperation with partner organizations is inviting you to a conference on the theme
Toward Peace and Reconciliation in Conflict Zones – The Role of Religions
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Friday, January 27th 2017, 13:00-17:30 (1:00 pm – 5:30 pm)
Vienna International Center, C-Building – Conf. Room C1, 2nd floor
Picking up the UN day pass: 13:00 – 14:00 (Gate 1)
1st Session: 14:00 – 15:30
(A Culture of Peace versus a Culture of Violence and War, Toward an Interreligious Council at the UN)
2nd Session: 16:00 – 17:30
(Programs for Peace in the Middle East, in the Ukraine and on the Balkans)
End of Program: 17:30
Speakers: Religious representatives, academics, diplomats and leaders of NGOs.
A ground pass is required to enter Vienna International Centre (VIC). If you do not have a permanent pass, please register not later than January 23rd. Those, who would like to enter the VIC and attend the conference on January 27th 2017, are requested to present their identity document at Gate 1 of the VIC. The VIC, 1220 Wien, Wagramerstrasse 5, is best reached by Subway U1 (Kaisermühlen).
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World Interfaith Harmony Week |
This age of globalization needs enlightened people in each faith who can examine their sacred writings and traditions and identify the aspects that can benefit all humanity as well as those that preserve each religion’s identity. UPF and its network of Ambassadors for Peace celebrate this week each year, in a way that encourages understanding, respect, and cooperation among people of all faiths for the well-being of our communities and peace in the world
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Universal Peace Federation – United Nations Correspondents Association Vienna – International Institute for Middle-East and Balkan studies – Women’s Federation for World Peace
Further Information: Peter Haider, Tel.: 0650 2588846