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Opening Banquet
Opening Banquet
Welcome Greetings
Moderator: Katerina Minolari, WFWP President, Albania
Ms. Mitty Tohma, WFWP Europe and Middle East President, UK
Ms. Senida Mesi, Former Deputy Prime Minister, Albania
Ms. Moriko Hori, WFWP International President, Japan
Musical Performance
Session I a
Fostering Responsible Leadership through Education for a Peaceful Future
Exploring values-based leadership rooted in character, compassion,
and moral clarity to bridge divides and heal wounds.
Presentation Summaries
Opening Banquet
Morning Meditation
Ms. Rosaleen Bloomsfield, Transformational Coach and Trainer, UK
Moderator: Ms. Britta Houston, WFWP President, Sweden
Speakers:
Dr. Aicha Bacha, European Center for Development and Geostrategic
Studies and Analysis President, Belgium
Ms. Klajda Gjosha, Senior Expert on Leadership, Good Governance and EU Accession Process, Albania
Ms. Nada Harward, Honorary Consul, Bath Spa University, Associate Lecturer, Lebanon
Ms. Olga Vakulinskaya, WFWP President, Russia
Session I b
Technology and Women’s Empowerment
Highlighting women’s roles as innovators and leaders in the digital age, addressing
challenges and achievements in tech fields.
Presentation Summaries
Moderator: Ms. Stella Harris, Technology & Governance Professional, UK
Speakers:
Ms. María Jesús Cañellas, Journalist, Spanish TV Producer and Director, Spain
Mr. Gabor Vasmatics, IT Professional, Software Developer, Albania
Ms. Elsa Rrustaj, Software Developer, Graduate Program Associate at Vodafone, Albania
Ms. Mandeep Kaur Sanghera OBE, Award winning Philanthropist, UK
Session II
The Roots of Harmony through Interfaith Dialogue
Sharing about religious harmony and lessons for peacebuilding through interfaith initiatives.
Presentation Summaries
Moderator: Ms. Marcia de Abreu, WFWP President, Spain
Speakers:
Ms. Tirzi Martin, Author, Senior Adviser WFWP, France
Ms. Fatma Karaj, Head of Women’s Office Muslim Community, Albania
Ms. Eva Cipi, Professor of Computer Engineering at the University of Vlora
Dervish Hasan Carkanji, speaking on behalf of Baba Mondo, Sufi Community
Ms. Moriko Hori, WFWP International President, Japan
Session III a
Women Supporting Each Other – Inspiring Journeys and Projects
Celebrating women’s successes across various fields and the importance of support networks.
Presentation Summaries
Moderator: Ms. Marcia de Abreu, WFWP Europe Sec. Gen. /
WFWP President, Spain
Ms. Mitty Tohma, WFWP Europe President, WFWP UK President
Ms. Moriko Hori, WFWP International President / WFWP Japan President
Ms. Danuta Przywara, President of the Council of the Helsinki Foundation for
Human Rights
Dr. Susana del Rio, Member of the Independent Experts Committee of the
European Commission, European Union and Ambassador of Peace, Spain
Dr. Michael Balcomb, Co-Chair of Universal Peace Federation Europe
& Middle East
Ms. Aleksandra Skonieczna, WFWP Poland President
Moderator: Ms. Kefilwe Lebepe, WFWPI Young Professionals, Germany
Speakers:
Ms. Anelli Jäätteenmäki, Former Prime Minister, Finland
Ms Rahela Sidiqui, Founder Rahela Trust and Omid International, Afghanistan
Ms. Anila Prethi, Journalist & Founder of EchoPodcasts, WFWP Repres., Albania
Session III b
Bridge of Peace Ceremony
Participate in the signature WFWP initiative promoting reconciliation and healing
through trust and understanding.
Presentation Summaries
Ceremony of Bridge of Peace
Moderator & Speaker: Ms. Brigitte Wada, WFWP President, France
The Bridge of Peace is a symbolic and practical peace-building initiative created by the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP), founded by Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon.
At its heart, the Bridge of Peace is both a ceremony and a process of reconciliation — where participants cross a symbolic bridge to meet someone from another background, culture, faith, or even former “enemy” nation. As they meet in the middle, they exchange words of forgiveness, embrace, and commit to building a relationship of mutual respect and peace.
Cultural Evening
MC: Alfred and Nikki Gjeloshgjokaj
Session IV a
Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability
Promoting grassroots initiatives for sustainable living and environmental resilience.
Presentation Summaries
Moderator: Ms. Marcia de Abreu, WFWP Europe Sec. Gen. /
WFWP President, Spain
Ms. Mitty Tohma, WFWP Europe President, WFWP UK President
Ms. Moriko Hori, WFWP International President / WFWP Japan President
Ms. Danuta Przywara, President of the Council of the Helsinki Foundation for
Human Rights
Dr. Susana del Rio, Member of the Independent Experts Committee of the
European Commission, European Union and Ambassador of Peace, Spain
Dr. Michael Balcomb, Co-Chair of Universal Peace Federation Europe
& Middle East
Ms. Aleksandra Skonieczna, WFWP Poland President
Morning Meditation: Ms. Monika Waldenmaier, Energy Healer and Coach, Germany
Moderator: Julia Wang, WFWPI Young Professionals, Austria
Speakers:
Ms. Barbora Mejzlikova, Climate and Human Rights Amb. Allatra IPM, Czechia
Ms. Katerina Minolari, WFWP President, Albania
Prof. Mihallaq Qirjo, Director of Resource Environmental Center, Albania
Ms. Merly Barlaan, UN Office WFWP, Founder of Permaculture Project, USA
Session IV b
Health and Well-being
Practical insights into holistic self-care for physical, mental, and emotional health
Presentation Summaries
Moderator: Ms. Amanda Toumanguelov, WFWP President, Ireland
Speakers:
Dr. Tetiana Zinchenko, CoFounder and Director Intl. Alliance Climate Crisis & Mental Health, Latvia
Ms. Isabel Costa, Naturopath, Portugal
Dr. Dieter Schmidt, Doctor of Medicine, Germany
Session V
Closing Session: Awards and Reflections
Closing Remarks
Back: Organising Team.
Front: Reflections:
Jennifer Okeke - Ireland, spoke about how we met in Kosovo and her journey.
Hala Abusaris - Isreal, expressed how grateful she was for the experience and how much it impacted on her.
Hanna Mohammad Khalifa - Kuwait expressed how she was deeply moved and impressed by the conference.
Moderator: Ms. Manjola Vasmatics, WFWP Board Member, Albania
Agenda:
Global Women Peace Ambassador Award was given to Ms. Vicenta Fernandes from Cape Verde.
Closing Remarks by Ms. Mitty Tohma, WFWP Europe and Middle East President
