On May 5, WFWP Italy hosted an online conference entitled Educating for Peace in the Family, featuring Dr. Klarida Rrapaj as the keynote speaker. Approximately twenty participants attended the event, including friends, longtime supporters, and several new guests from different regions of Italy. Dr. Rrapaj focused on the themes of emotions and communication, highlighting the family as the primary environment for cultivating peace through healthy and meaningful relationships. S

On May 27, a warm and friendly teleconference was held between the Ostrovskaya Children's Library in the Kostroma Region and WFWP St. Petersburg. This long-awaited and joyful meeting brought together children from different regions, giving them an opportunity to share their creative performances and talents. Participants also learned about the history of the village of Ostrovskoye and discovered interesting facts about the landmarks and cultural heritage of St. Petersburg. Th

On June 1, 2026, WFWP Russia was invited by our partner, Marya Levina, President of the organization Women as Treasure of the Nation, to participate in their forum, Growing as a Human. WFWP representatives were asked to give presentations on moral education for both children and parents. In addition to our experienced WFWP lecturers, two young WFWP student volunteers, Marya Shurshilina and Alina Melega, were invited to speak on the dignity and value of young women. It was tru

On May 11 and May 18, 2026, WFWP Russia conducted educational programs at two public schools in Moscow, addressing important topics related to character development and healthy relationships. On May 11, WFWP Russia President Olga Vakulinskaya, together with Daniela Gritsyk, a young WFWP volunteer and graduate of the Young Lecturers Education Program, presented a lecture to sixth-grade students on the consequences of using offensive language. The students listened attentively

Last week, on Friday, May 22, we held a national online program featuring a lecture by Mrs. Gabriella Papné Dancsó, the head of the city of Szeged. During her presentation, she shared inspiring lessons from the lives of four outstanding Hungarian women who made significant contributions to society through their dedication and service to others. The lecture concluded with an introduction to the life and work of Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, the founder of the Women’s Federation for Wor

Women’s Federation for World Peace Ireland participated in a synchronized global event organized by the International Institute of Sound Therapy (IITS) to mark the Wesak Moon, regarded as the most powerful spiritual full moon of the year. The project harnessed the power of sound and collective consciousness to promote deep healing and awareness. By hosting a local Gong Bath, WFWP Ireland joined a living network of participants across 30 countries and 174 cities, uniting heart

On Tuesday, April 21st, we held a Principles of Peace study evening attended by more than 60 people from a wide variety of religious and cultural backgrounds. Those present included Muslim, Christian, and Sikh leaders, as well as members of the wider community, including refugees and asylum seekers. Many participants were also members of our Women’s Peace Group. We were especially pleased to welcome a number of people attending for the first time, which brought a fresh and up

In April, WFWP of Russia held six lectures at four schools in Moscow and the city of Pushkin, near St. Petersburg. In total, around 200 students attended the lectures. The schools selected two topics: The Consequences of Using Bad Words and Be a Human, which focused on building good relationships between people and preventing bullying. Teachers and students alike were deeply moved and grateful for the presentations. One of the participating schools was for children with physi

In a world marked by division and the barriers that separate people, the conference aimed to offer practical insights on how to build better relationships at every level—between parents and children, husbands and wives, and within our wider communities. At its core, the event encouraged participants to value others more deeply while also recognising their own inherent worth. The conference was introduced by Gianinna Figus, local President of Women’s Federation for World Peace

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

Dr. Perpetual Crentsil from Helsinki University presented an overview based on her wide research how culture, tribal traditions can influence the opportunities of women in Africa. Chances of education are opportunities for women to move up from the patriarchal control and have influence beyond their own family structure. Our goal is to create program where women from different backgrounds could support each other and be empowered. Päivi Yoshizumi introduced some programs pres

WFWP of Russia held a 3-day Educational Training program on moral education for young people on September 13-15, 2025. We called this...