Europe and the Middle East—A number of distinguished women spoke about women’s potential as peacemakers.

Intervention of Hon. Dr. Elena Grigorievna Drapeko, Member of the State Duma, Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.

Intervention of H.E. Anneli Jäätteenmäki, Prime Minister (2003), Finland.

Intervention of Dr. Julia Moon, President, Women’s Federation for World Peace International.

Tbilisi, Georgia—Nearly 100 participants attended an online celebration of UN International Women’s Day.

“Perspectives from Business Leaders” was the final session of ILC 2020 organized by UPF of Africa and UPF of Europe and the Middle East. (Includes session video.)

 ILC 2020 dedicated its sixth session to “Perspectives from Current and Former First Ladies and Women Leaders.” (Includes session video.)

Intervention of Dr. Julia Moon, President, WFWP International, in session 6 at ILC2020.

Intervention of Mrs. Vera Tembo Chiluba, Former First Lady of Republic of Zambia, in session 6 at ILC2020.

Intervention of Dr. Nadia Al-Sakkaf, First WomanMinister of Information, Yemen, Editor in Chief - The Yemen Times, Yemen, in session 6 at ILC2020.

Intervention of Senator Driss Senda, Chairman UPF, Republic of Congo, in session 6 at ILC2020.

The contributions of women to the Culture of Peace are important not only because women represent the majority of the global population but also because women are key drivers of the radical change of mindsets and cultures.

Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—An Africa Day commemoration discussed violence against women and government corruption.

On the occasion of the World Summit 2020, current and former first ladies among others gathered for the International Assembly of First Ladies for Peace.

Women’s participation in decision making has, unfortunately, not been an area where progress has been notable. Equality in participation and decision-making in society at all levels, from grassroots to governmental positions, is important.

Women together - redefining pathways to peace, reconciliation and development.

Odivelas, Portugal—The 2019 UN International Day of Families was celebrated with a conference and a Peace Blessing ceremony.

London, United Kingdom—International Women’s Day 2019 was marked by UPF with a program in the House of Lords.

Loures, Portugal—Around 30 guests came to a celebration of International Women's Day with the theme “The Power of Woman and Woman in Power.”

The 2019 Sunhak Peace Prize was awarded to Waris Dirie and Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina at a ceremony in Seoul, South Korea.