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“Family: The Promise Begins With Me”
"Family: The Promise Begins With Me" When was the last time you had a once-in-a-lifetime experience? Too long ago? Well, you have another chance in two weeks! It’s not too late to register for the World Congress of Families IX on Oct 27 - 30 in Salt Lake City....
What We Take For Granted
From the Desk of Laura Bunker: In the wake of the shooting in Oregon where a gunman asked his victims about their faith before shooting them, many Americans are examining the issue of religious freedom. What is religious freedom? What is is worth? In today’s UFI...
A Unique and Irreplaceable Contribution
Africa's Unique and Irreplaceable Contribution Protecting the family at the United Nations can be a roller-coaster ride with high points and heart-dropping lows. One high point happened a few months ago in Geneva, where the UN Human Rights Council approved a family...
Does Your Child Need Kindergarten?
From the Desk of Laura Bunker: “Do not kiss your children so they will kiss you back, but so they will kiss their children, and their children's children.” This quote by poet-philosopher, Noah benShea, describes one way to be an “Intentional Parent.” Intentional...
Where in the world is UFI? – New Chapter in South Korea
From the Desk of Laura Bunker: If you are concerned about the rapidly crumbling family values in your country, you are not alone! The critical issues of Life, Marriage, Family and Religious Freedom know no international boundaries, and are being undermined in every...
Largest Pro-Family Gathering in the World
It’s the largest pro-family gathering in the world—and for the first time in history, it is coming to the United States! Please join us at the World Congress of Families IX, in Salt Lake City, Utah, October 27-30, 2015. This is the “premier global gathering of...
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How Can Life Be More Beautiful?
By Erin Weist I first heard about United Families International several years ago and the message they were promoting immediately resonated with me in my role as a wife and mother. I feel privileged to write for UFI, offering my own perspective on social and political...
Consider the Children
By Elise Ellsworth On a trip to the Massachusetts, US, shore my husband and I found ourselves in a heated disagreement. The topic has of course escaped my memory, but a family trip had definitely gone sour. As the words of anger flew back and forth we noticed...
Couples Who Faced the Fire
By McKayla Skinner The recent wildfires in California remind us that life’s trials can challenge not only communities, but also couples. However, three accounts of couples who faced the fires illustrate the principles of unity, sacrifice, and hope. The first account...
What Can We Do to Prevent Suicide?
By Christie Masters Just a few months ago our family lost a dear friend to suicide. Two weeks ago a family we know lost their youngest son. A few days later one of our family members called seeking comfort after finding out that his friend had killed himself, leaving...
Girls Allowed
By Ashley Corbaley Yes, girls can do anything boys can do. But does it have to be everything? October 11th is International Day of the Girl. This is an international day of observance set aside by the United Nations to share awareness for gender inequality and to...
Two Huge Lies
By Breaunna Stone Tori Black recently published an article on the United Families International blog that discussed how some individuals and groups silence their ideological opponent with a label. One of the most popular labels used today is “hateful.” In my few short...