
UPF Côte d’Ivoire Celebrates 20 Years of Service

Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire – The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Côte d’Ivoire marked a historic milestone with the celebration of its 20th Anniversary, held on August 8–9, 2025, at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Foundation for Peace Research. The commemoration gathered more than 1,500 participants in person and reached an estimated 3.8 million people online through social media and live broadcasts. The event reflected both the national and international stature of UPF-CI as a leading force for peace and social cohesion.
The first day, Friday, August 8, 2025, was devoted to protocol visits and symbolic acts of interfaith unity. UPF delegations visited the Town Hall, Prefecture, and the Office of the Minister-Governor, followed by a special mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace and a prayer of blessing at the central mosque of Yamoussoukro. These visits emphasized the universality of UPF’s mission, bridging faiths, institutions, and communities.
The day also featured the training of new Ambassadors for Peace at the Prefecture’s conference hall, followed by their official induction at the Yakro Fiesta venue. The new Ambassadors pledged to uphold UPF’s principles of living for the sake of others, promoting… Read more
Faith leaders from Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, indigenous traditions, and other faiths came together in Seoul with the Universal Peace Federation to affirm unity and defend religious freedom.
In a symbolic Water Ceremony, they celebrated humanity’s
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Update on UPF activities in Guinea

During August 2025, the FPU Guinea successfully organized and held a number of important activities aimed at promoting peace and establishing a peaceful and heavenly nation.… Read More
What is demanded at this point is the change of our consciousness. We are called to be not only Christians but also citizens of the world. The world’s diversity of religious faiths requires this change.”
Caravan of Peace Brings Hope and Reconciliation to Téhiri in Côte d’Ivoire

Téhiri, Côte d’Ivoire – On Saturday, August 16, 2025, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Côte d’Ivoire held a memorable Caravan of Peace in Téhiri, a locality deeply marked by the post-electoral crisis of 2011. The event aimed at consolidating the spirit of fraternity and building an enduring future free from violence.
The caravan was graced by the presence of H.E. Aka Sayé Lazare, Chairman of UPF Côte d’Ivoire, alongside H.E. Ambroise Kessie, President of the CRP-GOH, as well as several Ambassadors for Peace from across the region.
Participants marched and gathered in a festive yet solemn atmosphere, carrying messages of unity, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Through speeches, testimonies, and cultural expressions, the population of Téhiri was… Read More
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