Europe and the Middle East—Intervention of Intervention of Dr. Sun Jin Moon, Senior Vice President, Women’s Federation for World Peace International, in the July 2021 ILC’s fourth session on “The Emerging Power of Women’s Diplomacy toward Sustainable Peace”.

Europe and Middle East—The July 2021 ILC’s fourth session was on the theme “The Emerging Power of Women’s Diplomacy toward Sustainable Peace.”

St. Petersburg, Russia—UPF co-sponsored a meeting titled "Global Challenges and Their Solutions."

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.

New York, USA—UPF’s International Association of First Ladies for Peace co-sponsored a parallel event to CSW65.

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.