On 22 October, 75 people from diverse racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds gathered for a WFWP and UPF Peace Studies evening in Birmingham. The event also included an act of kindness, as participants brought clothing, dry food, and toiletries to be distributed to homeless people through local Christian churches. The theme of the evening was “How to Develop Our Capacity to Love,” exploring how love begins with ourselves and our families and can extend to the wider commu

To mark the International Day of Peace, the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) and the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) organised a meeting entitled “The Family as an Everyday Actor for Peace,” inspired by the international theme, “Investing in Peace for All, Everywhere, Every Day.” The event brought together several speakers who explored the vital role of families in building a culture of peace. Brigitte Wada, President of WFWP France, highlighted how peace begins in

On Saturday, 19 September 2026, WFWP Malta Chairperson Myrabelle Corlett attended a conference entitled “Community, Faith, Peace & Care for the Planet: Shared Values, Shared Responsibility, Shared Future,” organised by Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Malta. Held at the Gżira Local Council Hall, the conference explored the role of faith and shared values in promoting peace, caring for the environment, and achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The panel bro

From 26 September to 1 October 2026, the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, organised by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), took place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. As part of its ongoing engagement with the United Nations in Vienna, the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) organised a side event on 27 September entitled “Highlighting Educational Initiatives for Crime Prevention: Educating for Peace and Lasting

Informal Summer Gathering Power Point Presentation about the WFWP Themes and Activities around Europe, followed by discussions regarding WFWP in Norway, resulting in suggestions to expand the WFWP board in Norway. Two participants expressed interest in joining the board. Shortly after this the Board and Executive Board were invited to an extraordinary board meeting. 12 out of 16 members participated and unanimously voted in these two participants as new Board members.