Women's empowerment

Paris, France—UPF co-sponsored an event titled “Violence against Women: An Attack on Human Dignity.”

London, United Kingdom—The UPF event was held in the House of Lords Committee Room.

Europe and the Middle East—In response to International Day of Peace, a conference of women leaders said, “Peace starts with women.”

Europe and the Middle East—A UPF association co-sponsored an intergenerational conference on peace.

Rome, Italy—Finding new perspectives for peace in Asia was the focus of a roundtable co-sponsored by UPF.

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.