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🏁IAAP Launches Its Inaugural Meeting in Lusaka
The International Association of Academicians for Peace (IAAP) officially launched its Zambia chapter with an inaugural meeting held on May 21, 2025, at the Peace Embassy in Lusaka. The event brought together 13 distinguished academic leaders, all united by a common goal: promoting peace and fostering academic collaboration in Zambia.
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June 25, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes
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IAAP Launches Its Inaugural Meeting in Lusaka
The International Association of Academicians for Peace (IAAP) officially launched its Zambia chapter with an inaugural meeting held on May 21, 2025, at the Peace Embassy in Lusaka. The event brought together 13 distinguished academic leaders, all united by a common goal: promoting peace and fostering academic collaboration in Zambia.
The session opened with a prayer and featured a keynote presentation by Rev. Rudolf Faerber, who introduced the mission and global vision of IAAP and its parent body, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF). An engaging Q&A session followed, offering participants deeper insights and an opportunity to reflect on how academic communities can actively support peacebuilding efforts.
Leadership and Structure
One of the major highlights of the day was the formation of IAAP Zambia’s Steering Committee. Professor Geoffrey Lungwangwa was elected as Chairperson, while Dr. Jackson Mumba was chosen as Vice Chairperson. The elections marked a significant step in building a sustainable and locally grounded leadership for IAAP Zambia… Read More.
UPF Holds Awareness Seminar in Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — From April 1st to April 30th, 2025, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) organized an awareness seminar at Mlimani City in Dar es Salaam. The seminar aimed to introduce UPF’s core mission and values, and to appoint new Ambassadors for Peace (AFP).
A total of 120 participants attended the event. They were guided through an introduction to the meaning of UPF, its roles in society, and the primary organizations affiliated with its global peace efforts. The sessions were designed to educate and inspire attendees about UPF’s commitment to peacebuilding, family values, and interreligious cooperation… Read More.
UPF Burkina Faso Promotes Peace and Social Cohesion in Toécé
On May 31, 2025, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Burkina Faso was invited to the town of Toécé, located approximately 70 kilometers from the capital Ouagadougou, to hold a special peace event. Organized in collaboration with the local parish, this conference formed part of the preparatory activities for the parish's Golden Jubilee celebrations.
The event, attended by around 150 participants, brought together a wide array of community members, religious leaders, and civil society representatives. It began with an ecumenical prayer session led by Christian and Muslim leaders, reflecting the spirit of interfaith harmony and unity. The parish priest warmly welcomed the guests, setting the tone for an afternoon dedicated to the promotion of peace and reconciliation.
Following the prayers, a video was shown detailing the founding of the Universal Peace Federation by its co-founders, along with highlights of UPF’s ongoing efforts in Burkina Faso. The Secretary-General of UPF Burkina Faso, Mr. Thomas Diarra, gave an insightful presentation on UPF’s five guiding principles, emphasizing the values of mutual understanding, cooperation, and the importance of living for the sake of others… Read More.
The most profound source of God's suffering is the fact that humankind lost the ability to feel God's heart. We do not feel that God is our parent, that all people are His children, and that we are all brothers and sisters.”
UPF Introduces Peace Principles to Traditional Healers in Tenkodogo
On February 28, 2025, a special conference was held in Tenkodogo, at the conference hall of the Regional Health Directorate of the Centre-East Region. The event was organized to introduce a group of eleven prospective Ambassadors for Peace, all members of the regional association of traditional health practitioners, to the vision and work of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF).
Participants attended three key presentations: an overview of UPF’s global activities, a report on UPF’s presence and work in Burkina Faso, and an in-depth explanation of the Five Principles of Ambassadors for Peace. These materials were provided by UPF’s national secretariat and delivered locally by Mr. Bakari Traoré, the UPF representative, with support from His Excellency KARA Mamadou Michel and other UPF staff… Read More.
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