At the request of the board, the president called a meeting to report on the latest events at the national level. The invitation was also extended to members of local branches. The president showed photos of recent events in Rome, such as the conference at the European Parliament headquarters, as well as various photos of the award received in Assisi, UNA COLOMBA PER LA PACE (A DOVE FOR PEACE). The president then reported on some recent international and European events and f

Subregional President Elisabetta Nistri invited the national presidents to a final meeting for the current year. During the event, the latest International and European activities were reported, including the opening of an orphanage in Rwanda and the planning of a conference at the European Parliament in Brussels on 4 th March 2025. Elisabetta Nistri then focused on the objectives of WFWP International for 2026, which remain the same as those for 2025, with a commitment to im

All the food donations collected during our Christmas Party on the 28th of December 2025 were delivered to the Food Bank Lifeline Foundation on Thursday 8th of January 2026. Ms. Marilen Milan led the WFWP delegation to the Marsa branch. There, they were given a warm welcome by Ms. Louise, a regular volunteer at the Foodbank who kindly gave them an overview and answered questions about the work done by Lifeline Foundation. A 'Thank You Certificate of Appreciation ' for

President Elisabetta Nistri was invited to participate in an interfaith meeting at the Church of Scientology in preparation for Interfaith Harmony Week. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Focolare Movement, the Adventist Church, the European Episcopal Church of Scientology, and UPF. The event promoted by Scientology was an opportunity to get to know each other and share possible goals to achieve together. A common desire emerged to address the prevention of yo

On Saturday10th of January WFWP Bergamo organized an afternoon gathering with refreshments of homemade cakes and sweets offered by members. The purpose of the event was to raise funds to send to Congo in order to buy sewing machines for the women victims of war and violence. This was to support the project of the Association M 2R Congo. Their goal is to provide a formation course in sewing and to donate 80 women a sewing machine so that they can become independent and support

Following a long-standing tradition of WFWP -Austria, we meet on Jan.24th to listen to activity reports of different chapters of WFWP -Austria: Suzuko Hirschman, Styria: an online series PEACE THROUGH EDUCATION and Children’s PAINTING CONTEST. Merle Blaschke Soquila, Corinthia: MEET & GREET online platform, bringing together young activists from different parts of the world to share their contributions to the SDG’s .We also asked our Partner organizations to share about their

In the first Peace Explorers session of 2026, families gathered to plant more than just symbolic seeds — they planted intentions, virtues and visions for the kind of people they wish to become. Themed My Vision for 2026: Planting My Seed of Peace, the session invited children and parents to explore the idea that peace isn’t something we must earn or acquire, it’s something we already carry within us. The meditation, titled Our Seed is planted at that place within us that we a

“Female creativity: from pain to value” was the theme of the conference held at the European Parliament headquarters in Italy – Europe Experience Davide Sassoli on December 2nd, 2025, organized through the collaboration between Forza e Bellezza Aps and WFWP Italy. It was a conference that followed a different format because it gave space to listening to the direct experiences of people who have gone through stories of trauma, violence, and loss and showed how creativity can b

Peace Explorers Christmas Session: “Cultivating Peace Through Family, School & Community” On December 7th, families gathered at Lancaster Gate for a heartwarming Christmas edition of Peace Explorers, an innovative educational program designed for children aged 6 to 11. Hosted by the Women's Federation for World Peace UK, the session welcomed participants of all ages to explore peace through creativity, movement and reflection. Themed “Cultivating Peace Together: Stren

WFWP of Russia held a Youth educational program “Compass of conscience” in St. Petersburg. The partcipants of the program listened and then practiced 3 lectures on moral education during one whole day. On November 5 WFWP gave a lecture on “Consequences of using obscene words” at one public school. One of the young lecturers also helped to give lecture. It was a truly meaningful and useful experience for all partcipants.

The purpose of this event was to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It was organized by Faiza Chaker, President of AIDES/Afrika.France, in collaboration with several partner NGOs, including WFWP France. The program featured four panel discussions, and Brigitte Wada, WFWP president spoke on the second panel, addressing the theme: “Building inclusive public policies together and achieving effective gender justice.” Her main message

The Dignity of Death book launch and the accompanying art exhibition "Punctum and Hauntology" invited the public to engage with Death itself as a reality that possesses its own dignity, purpose, and transformational potential. Dr Tina Lindhard, one of the book’s authors, shared a personal experience that compelled her to organise a conference and bring together diverse perspectives exploring this often-taboo subject. Her presentation and the contributed essays refra

Arka Dhyana is an intuitive meditation method introduced to Ireland by Dr Tina Lindhard. The programme delivered a 5session hybrid course (first session in person in Dublin, followed by four online sessions) designed to reduce stress, nurture emotional balance, and awaken participants’ transformative and healing energies. The in person session on Sunday 9/11/25 offered an immersive three-hour introduction combining guided practices in breath, sound and gentle touch to help pa

At the occasion of the International Human Rights Day, the Women’s Federation for World Peace, in partnership with the Universal Peace Federation, organized a meeting on the theme “Human Rights and Our Responsibility” on Saturday, December 13, at the Espace Barrault, in Paris. Brigitte Wada, mistress of ceremonies for the event, opened the meeting by emphasizing that, 77 years after the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, these rights are still far from being fully univers

At the occasion of the International Human Rights Day, the Women’s Federation for World Peace, in partnership with the Universal Peace Federation, organized a meeting on the theme “Human Rights and Our Responsibility” on Saturday, December 13, at the Espace Barrault, in Paris. Brigitte Wada, mistress of ceremonies for the event, opened the meeting by emphasizing that, 77 years after the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, these rights are still far from being fully univers

This COLOR MY HEART COMPETITION was carried out in different parts of Austria After 4 months of inviting children from 4- 14, among friends and families of our community, at WS in the summer, in one kindergarten & one school class in Vienna; A hybrid event was organized, with a presentation of the pictures, also some interactive songs were played. Each child received a Document of Appreciation and 1.,2.,and 3. Price were acknowledged with a small gift, plus 4 extra gifts! (P

WFWP of Russia organized a New Year concert of the children’s dancing and singing ensemble “Angels of peace” at Elderly people’s House “Opeka”. The children age 4-12 gave a 1 hour concert with many different costumes. Elderly people were moved to tears and asked the children to come to them more often. After the concert they children were tired but when the administration of the House asked whether they want to visit and to sing a song for those Elderly men and women who can