Participants ar WFWP Europe Conference, Brussels 2014
The 14th Annual WFWP Europe Conference
November 20-22, 2014
“Youth and the Future of Leadership:
The Role of Parents and Family in Shaping Responsible Citizenship”
At The European Parliament
Thursday, November 20th
“UN convention on the Rights of the Child:
The Role of the Family in Shaping Responsible Citizenship”
The World Youth Alliance, Women’s Federation for World Peace- Europe, in partnership with European Parliament, the Mission of the United States of America to the EU and the Government of the Region of Venice, Italy.
Among the speakers were:
Members of the European Parliament: Hon. Arne Gericke (Germany), Hon. Alojz Peterle (Slovenia)
Women’s Federation for World Peace -Europe: Carolyn Handschin, President
World Youth Alliance: Antoine Mellado, Advocacy Director
Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe: Maria Hindingsson, Secretary Gen.
International Federation for Family Development: Ignacio Socias, Director of Int’l Relations
Make Mothers Matter: Olalla Michelena, SG of European Delegation
Main Conference
Friday, November 21st
Opening session;
Entertainment: Ms. Julia Handschin, WFWPI UN Intern
Chair: Mrs. Mitty Tohma, President WFWP-UK
Speakers: Dr. Lan Young Moon, President Emeritus, WFWPI
Ms. Arlette Vandemeulebrucke
Mrs. Carolyn Handschin, President, WFWP-Europe
20 minutes Crowd-sourcing / Brainstorming on theme
Session and speaker details;
Photo gallery from session at the EU Parliament November 20th 2014
Photo gallery from the Main Conference 21-22 November 2014
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Theme; Capacity Building: Empowering Young Women in Dignity and Leadership
Chair: Ms. Yara Makkonen, WFWP- Germany
Ms. Yoshiko Pammer, Focal Point, WFWPE-Young Women and Team
Ms. Franziska Nylen, Co-founder and Public speaker of “We Found” World Women’s Start-ups and Entrepreneurs Foundation
Ms. Christelle Kyora Ngama, Chairwoman, WFWP-Youth, Bolton
Ms. Asmah Anis, WFWP Youth, UK
Theme; Capacity Building – Women’s Leadership and Political Participation
Chair: Ms. Sammi Vander Stock, WFWP- Netherlands
Hon. Erna Hennicot- Schoepges, former Minister and President of Parliament, Luxembourg
Mrs. Mitty Tohma, WFWP- UK, President
Professor Vesna Manojlovic- University of Belgrade
Theme; Capacity Building - Talking Points and Research to Effectively Promote Marriage and Family.
Chair: Mrs. Brigitte Wada, President, WFWP-France
Mrs. Marcia de Abreu, President, WFWP- Spain
Mr. Antoine Mellado, Advocacy Director, World Youth Alliance-Europe
Theme; Tribute to 20 Years of WFWP Bridge of Peace Program in Europe
An effective tool for reconciling and healing historic scars of enmity.
Chair: Collette Cunningham,
Mrs. Rita Seewald, President, WFWP-Germany
Mrs. Tina Coombs- Special Advisor, WFWP-Europe
Theme; Capacity Building – Enhancing Skills for Effective Communication and Persuasion
Chair and speaker: Ms. Aleksandra Skonieczna, WFWP- Poland President
Dr. Carlos Gomez Sanchez, Political Consultant, Spain
Dr. Bébé Clement- Consultant, Trainer in Communication, UK
Dr. Marguerite Peeters, Director, Dialogue Dynamics
Theme; Forward-looking Plans and Goals for WFWP- Europe and our Networks
Co chaired by WFWP-Europe President and VP’s
Interactive discussion - bullet points
