On May 23, 2026, Dr. Marta de Carvalho, President of WFWP Portugal, attended the artistic and literary celebration “Voice – Culture with Life: Between the Word and Silence Happens the Meeting.” The event was organized by editor, writer, and Global Women Peace Ambassador Paula OZ, who invited WFWP Portugal to present the organization, its founders, and its mission. As part of the program, Paula OZ requested that two distinguished individuals be recognized as Global Peace Ambas

On May 16, 2026, a ceremony was held in Foggia at the Court Hall of the Provincial Palace to present the 29th Peace Award to WFWP (Women’s Federation for World Peace) Italy, conferred by the Rotary Club of Foggia, District 2120. Rotary Club President Antonio di Biase opened the event by explaining the reasons behind the club’s decision to honor WFWP Italy. In his presentation, he highlighted the organization’s guiding principles, its activities, and the extensive European and

Paris Conference Highlights the Importance of Family Values for Peaceful Societies On May 16, 2026, the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) and the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) organized a conference at Espace Barrault in Paris to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Families and the International Day of Living Together in Peace. Entitled “Living Together in Family and Society,” the event brought together a diverse audience and emphasized the vital role

We invited four speakers to participate in a roundtable discussion: our national president, Marcia de Abreu; Marta Matarín, Director of Brahma Kumaris Barcelona; Elisabeth Attar Leure, representing the Bahá'í Faith; and María Ángeles Arrabal from the Patronage of the Sanctuary of San José de la Montanya, a Catholic organization that provides shelter and care for homeless children and young people between the ages of three and eighteen. Each speaker reflected on the importance

Women from a wide range of organisations, cultural traditions, and faith backgrounds gathered for a special evening celebrating the strength, compassion, and motherly love of women. Participants included representatives from Arab and Bosnian communities, integration organisations, Women’s Federation for World Peace Austria, Women’s Federation for World Peace Slovakia, and the ALLATRA society. The gathering focused on recognising the important role women play as co-creators of

An interfaith gathering was held at Tensta Church on April 18 under the theme “Spirituality in Faith, Living in Peace.” The event explored how spirituality and maturity within different faith traditions can go beyond religious doctrine itself, opening pathways toward unity and peace. The gathering was co-sponsored by Universal Peace Federation Sweden and Women’s Federation for World Peace Sweden. Welcoming remarks were given by Britta Houston, who also served as MC for the ev

HERSTORY is a monthly series featuring inspiring women from Europe and the MENA region. This time, special guests Dr. Yael Admi and Dr. Reem Alhahajra shared their powerful stories and commitment to peace. Dr. Reem Alhahajra, from the Dheisheh refugee camp in Bethlehem, founded Women of the Sun in 2021 to empower Palestinian women and promote a nonviolent end to conflict. Dr. Yael Admi, co-founder of Women Wage Peace, was deeply shaped by personal family loss caused by war. H

J oin us on Zoom Thursday 16th Apr. ‘26. 7pm CET Translation: english/arabic & arabic/english Video recording is now available Dr. Admi and Ms. Reem Al-Hajajra co-pioneer peace efforts through Women Wage Peace (Israel) and Women of the Sun (Palestine). They collaborate in The Mother’s Call, urging leaders to end violence and resume negotiations. Their joint work has earned multiple awards and a 2025 Nobel Peace Prize nomination. In March 2026, they led the Barefoot Walk in R

Programme Highlights A retrospective of Women’s Federation for World Peace Romania’s 2025 activities was presented, highlighting several key areas: The vital role of women within the family, and the importance of creating harmony in family life. It was especially encouraging to see men actively participating in the celebration of International Women’s Day, with six men and three boys in attendance. The Bridge of Peace initiative, carried out in collaboration with Hungarian c

The event brought together Portuguese-speaking speakers from seven countries—Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Under the central theme, “The Art of Loving – How to Manifest It?” , speakers delivered insightful and impactful presentations, offering rich perspectives that fostered both learning and inspiration. The conference also featured two new partner organisations: VCura, represented by Dr. Elisabete Monteiro, and H

On Sunday, 22 March 2026, Women’s Federation for World Peace Malta hosted a guest speaker, Rev. Fr. Fidelis Sopuru, at its Unification Centre in Valletta. During his address, the young Nigerian priest reflected on his spiritual journey from childhood to the present day. He offered insights into his pastoral work among the poor and the sick, particularly in rural communities, where he finds deep fulfilment and joy in service. Fr. Fidelis also spoke about the monthly gatherings

Women’s Federation for World Peace Ireland recently hosted a screening of the award-winning documentary The Day Iceland Stood Still, drawing a strong and highly engaged audience with an equal balance of women and men. The film, along with the lively post-screening discussion it inspired, highlighted both the significant advances in women’s rights achieved in Iceland and the personal sacrifices many women have made—often setting aside careers and ambitions to raise families. P