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Programs organized by the Universal Peace Federation in

June 1, 2013

The UN Global Day of Parents, observed June 1 every year, provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world for their selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship.

In Resolution A/RES/66/292 establishing the Global Day of Parents, adopted in 2012, the UN General Assembly noted that the family has the primary responsibility for the nurturing and protection of children and that children, for the full and harmonious development of their personality, should grow up in a family environment and in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding.

A Global Day of Parents program at the United Nations Headquarters in New York cosponsored by the permanent missions of Burundi, Malaysia, Mali, Nigeria, Romania, Samoa, and St. Lucia

UN: Speakers were H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, and H.E. U. Joy Ogwu, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Nigeria.

Washington DC, USA: Dr. Rosa Rai Djalal, wife of the Ambassador of Indonesia to the US, addressed a forum at The Washington Times.

Washington DC, USA: Speakers: H.E. Gilbert Galanxhi, Ambassador of Albania (center), with Caroline Andjaba, President, Spouses of African Ambassadors Association, and Dr. Dialal

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Young and old shared stories, poetry, and music honoring parents.

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Youth offered expressions of appreciation to all the parents present.

Baku, Azerbaijan: An international conference

Baku, Azerbaijan: Honoring women as models of peacebuilding

Bridgetown, Barbados: An inspirational gathering

Korolyovo, Belarus: Families provide entertainment at an outing.

Korolvovo, Belarus: Young and old play games together at a family outing.

Hong Kong, China: Gift bags were distributed at the Lord Grace Center for the Elderly.

Hong Kong, China: Gift bags were distributed to families living in tiny apartments.

Brazzaville, Congo: Young Ambassadors for Peace entertain at a program

Brazzaville, Congo: Participants in the Global Day of Parents program

Tbilisi, Georgia: International forum

Tbilisi, Georgia: Affirming the spiritual foundations of the family

Stuttgart, Germany: Honoring an international family: Mr. Christoph Froehner (German) and Mrs. Amina Froehner (Peruvian) with their daughter Katharina

Tokyo, Japan: Gala program commemorating the Global Day of Parents

Tokyo, Japan: Honoring the ideal of parents

Osaka, Japan: Honoring the ideal of parents

Nagoya, Japan: Honoring the ideal of parents

Chisinau, Moldova: Offering a training program on “Partnerships” to parents and youth

Chisinau, Moldova: Distributing gifts and toys to children at a celebration in a park

Chisinau, Moldova: Distributing literature about parenting at a celebration in a park

Hincesti, Moldova: Entertaining disabled children at the Blue Bird Center

Nuwakot, Nepal: Honoring three-generation families

Nuwakot, Nepal: Honoring Suwarna and Astamaya Raj Bhandari and their family

Nuwakot, Nepal: Honoring Krishna Kumar and Dhana Laxmi Nagarkoti and their family

Nuwakot, Nepal: Honoring Surya and Kanchi Shrestha and their family

Amsterdam, Netherlands: An international gathering at the Dialogue Center

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Yap Swei Seng and Chen Yuen Ling being honored by their son

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: An international couple, Dennis Wong Thin Loi (from Malaysia) and Maria Sesmilo (from Brazil) being honored by their son

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Ketheeswaran Vallipuram and P. Mahathevy being honored by their son

Matagalpa, Nicaragua: A conference on families

Matagalpa, Nicaragua: Remarks by Lic. Ivania Toruno, Former Minister of the Family

Abuja, Nigeria: Parents honored: Mr. and Mrs. Bright Ogoh Mr. and Mrs. John Onwuchekwa

Lima, Peru: Honoring the three-generation family of Alfonso Lopez Sotelo and Dolores Balcona Neyra for living and working together harmoniously

Lima, Peru: Honoring the family of Jaime Fernandez Tupac and Dehlia Flores Fernandez for helping their sons through their many health challenges and reaching out to other families

Lima, Peru: Honoring the family of Alberto Florido Sanchez and Slavia Costa Florido for their dedication to their family and church

Moscow, Russia: Conference introducing the Global Day of Parents

Moscow, Russia: Promoting programs that strengthen family values

Moscow, Russia: Winners of a family competition

Moscow, Russia: A marathon against drug abuse

Novosibirsk, Russia: A seminar on the Family as the School of Love and Peace

Lome, Togo: A program on true families as the solution to the world’s ills

Kiev, Ukraine: Promoting the Global Day of Parents on Khreshatik Street