“Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed.”  (UNESCO Constitution, 1945)

The Universal Peace Federation is proud to support the United Nations International Day of Peace 2021 dedicated to the theme: “Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable World.”

On June 23, 2021, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) in Ukraine cooperated with the Kyiv Open International University of Human Development “Ukraine” and held an online conference on the topic: “Building Bridges Across Boundaries”. This conference raises an issue about the unification of the Korean peninsula, conflicts in the Middle East, and diplomatic methods of conflict resolution. There were 40 people, and there was also a live broadcast on the Internet.

June 3, 2021, at 13:00 in the park. M. Rylsky, Holosiivska, the final lesson of the "Peace School" for the 2020-2021 academic year took place. About 35 participants visited the cozy park. These are students and teachers from 6 schools in Kyiv.

On April 30, 2021, the International Association of Arts and Culture for Peace held a webinar on "The role of culture in the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula.". Ukraine was represented by Dr. Oleksiy Rohotchenko - art critic, member of the National Academy of Arts of Ukraine, Honored Artist of Ukraine. Other speakers: Dr. Antonio Domenech (Associate Professor of East Asian Studies - Korean Studies, University of Malaga, Spain), Ms. Isabella Krapf (musician, Vice President of the DPRK Association, Austria), Mrs. Ji Suk (Jessy) Baek (artist, Croatia). Moderator and presenter - Mr. Armando Lozano (President of the "Espacio Ronda" Cultural Center, Madrid, Spain).

 The Universal Peace Federation in Ukraine (UPF), together with Vikhrestenko Zhanna Volodymyrivna, Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Lecturer of the Department of the Kyiv Regional Council's Municipal Educational Institution "Kyiv Regional In-Service Teacher Training Institute," conducted a practical, interactive lesson "School of Peace" online on April 21, 2021 format on the ZOOM platform on the topic: "Critical thinking." It was attended by students from ten schools in Kyiv, teachers, and students.

The Universal Peace Federation in Ukraine (UPF), together with Vikhrestenko Zhanna Volodymyrivna, Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Lecturer of the Department of the Kyiv Regional Council's Municipal Educational Institution "Kyiv Regional In-Service Teacher Training Institute," conducted a practical, interactive lesson "School of Peace" online on March 17, 2021, format on the ZOOM platform on the topic: "Development of key skills of the 21st  century." It was attended by students from ten schools in Kyiv, teachers, and students.

The Unification Peace Federation in Ukraine (UPF), together with Vikhrestenko Zhanna Volodymyrivna, Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Lecturer of the Department of the Kyiv Regional Council's Municipal Educational Institution "Kyiv Regional In-Service Teacher Training Institute," conducted a practical, interactive lesson "School of Peace" online on February 24, 2021 format on the ZOOM platform on the topic: "Technology creativity - a stimulus for creativity." It was attended by students from ten schools in Kyiv, teachers, and students.

On February 13, 2021, the Universal Peace Federation in Ukraine (UPF) in cooperation with the Kyiv Open International University of Human Development "Ukraine" and the Islamic Cultural Center "Alraid" held an international online conference "Interreligious and Cultural Harmony" dedicated to the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week.

On January 21, 2020, "Dialogue of Cultures" Peace School training was held at Kyiv school № 85. About 70 Ukrainian students from 14 Kyiv schools met with peers from South Korea.