The Universal Peace Federation upholds the essential value and central role of women in peacebuilding and human development. UPF affirms the need for women to serve in leadership positions throughout the world in all sectors of society. UPF recognizes the equal value of men and women. Their absolute value derives from a common origin, God. God is the origin of both men and women, and all of God’s creation manifests complementary masculine and feminine aspects. Men and women are extensions and manifestations of God’s harmonious masculinity and femininity. The complementary relationship between men and women expresses the wholeness of human experience. Thus, there should be no gender discrimination but rather harmony of the sexes through love. Throughout history, women have taken the leading role in cultivating families as the dwelling places of peace, love, and health in shaping the individual character of children, and in fostering harmonious social relationships. In the family, both father and mother are equally entitled to reverence and honor. The path toward establishing global peace begins with strengthening families. The ideal of peace is at the core of all religions. Through dialogue and mutual understanding, there can be peace among religions, and peace among religions is a necessary prerequisite for world peace. Women can and should play a central role in promoting interfaith understanding and cooperation. UPF emphasizes the essential importance of women in addressing issues of peace and development in all sectors, including politics, business, culture, and religion. Women must be encouraged and empowered to assume leadership roles in the resolution of conflict, peacebuilding, and sustainable development. UPF supports the achievement of the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals, which include improved status, education, health, and physical well-being of women. Six of these eight goals are related to women; therefore, by uplifting the condition of women, the Millennium Development Goals will be advanced.

1. PROGRAMS ORGANIZED BY
THE UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION
MARCH 2014
THEME FOR 2014: “EQUALITY FOR WOMEN IS
PROGRESS FOR ALL”
Argentina, Estonia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal,
Peru, Portugal, Russia, UK, USA

2. Theme for 2014: “Equality for Women
Is Progress for All”
“Countries with more gender equality have better
economic growth. Companies with more women leaders
perform better. Peace agreements that include women are
more durable. Parliaments with more women enact more
legislation on key social issues such as health, education,
anti-discrimination and child support. The evidence is
clear: equality for women means progress for all.”
– UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

3. BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: RECOGNIZING WOMEN
FOR THEIR SERVICE TO OTHERS

4. TALLINN, ESTONIA: FORUM ON THE ROLE OF
WOMEN IN ESTONIA, IRELAND AND KOREA

5. STUTTGART, GERMANY: FORUM ON THE ROLE OF
WOMEN THROUGHOUT THE AGES

6. NEW DELHI, INDIA: ESTABLISHING A PEACE CLUB AT
DELHI UNIVERSITY

7. MEDAN, INDONESIA: PRESENTATION ON THE
ROLE OF WOMEN IN PEACEBUILDING

8. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: A PROGRAM ON SELF
DEVELOPMENT AND THE ART OF BEING HAPPY

9. KATHMANDU, NEPAL: FEEDING RESIDENTS OF A
NURSING HOME IN NISHAHAYA SEWA SADAN

10. LIMA, PERU: FORUM AT THE CONGRESS ON THE
CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES OF WOMEN

11. LISBON, PORTUGAL: FORUM ON WOMEN –
FAMILY, CAREER AND SOCIETY

12. KAZAN, RUSSIA: FORUM ON THE ROLE OF
WOMEN IN MODERN POLITICS

13. NOVOSIBIRSK, RUSSIA: FORUM ON THE PEACEMAKING
POTENTIAL OF SIBERIAN WOMEN

14. YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA: WORKSHOP ON FAMILY
VALUES

15. LONDON, UK: FORUM IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS
ON “INSPIRING CHANGE”

16. WASHINGTON DC, USA: FORUM AT THE RAYBURN
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OFFICE BUILDING