I was invited to speak about my work for peace at several mosques, including two Ismaili mosques and Birmingham Central Mosque. On 24 January, the UK Islamic Mission welcomed me to Birmingham Central Mosque, the city's oldest mosque, where I gave a 20-minute presentation to around 50 women. I spoke about the Women's Peace Meeting and its impact over the past 30 years, followed by a lively 10-minute question-and-answer session. The audience showed considerable interest, and I

The panel discussion "Women as Peacemakers – Spirituality and Education," moderated by Viola Dirnhofer, brought together four inspiring women who shared how spirituality, education, and community engagement can contribute to building more peaceful societies. Drawing on their diverse professional and personal experiences, the speakers emphasized the importance of nurturing both minds and hearts, supporting young people through mentoring and education, strengthening families an

On Tuesday, June 2nd, I held my regular yoga session for refugee women in partnership with Women of Hope at the Quaker Meeting House in Selly Oak, Birmingham. It is a privilege and a joy to bring something positive into the lives of these women, who have experienced so much hardship. Seeing them relax, connect, and feel loved and valued makes these sessions incredibly meaningful. I am very grateful to be able to offer this service on behalf of our Women's Federation.

O On May 7, WFWP held its regular Health Club meeting, welcoming around 35 participants, including many new and younger attendees. The program began with a chair yoga session led by Patricia, which received enthusiastic feedback from participants. This was followed by an inspiring talk by Velimira on the theme of “Going Beyond Our Comfort Zone,” encouraging personal growth and self-development. Participants then enjoyed a heartfelt sharing session, creating a warm and support

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

Last Thursday, women from across London gathered for a peaceful and uplifting Healthier Living Seminar led by Gordon Cunningham, an experienced practitioner of meditation, energy work and Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT). The session offered a rare pause in the middle of a busy week — a chance to breathe, reset and reconnect with ourselves in a warm and supportive space. From the moment the afternoon opened with a gentle guided meditation, the atmosphere softened. Pa

Peace Explorers gathered again on 28 February at 43 Lancaster Gate for an uplifting afternoon of crafts, storytelling, meditation and music designed to nurture self‑worth, inner calm and peaceful hearts . This time Merope guided a thoughtful conversation on mind–body unity —the understanding that emotional states are expressed physically, often before words appear. Drawing on principles widely recognised in developmental psychology and somatic education, she explored how the

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

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

The 11th Annual Young Women’s Speech Contest (YWSC) 2025, a flagship program of the Women’s Federation for World Peace UK (WFWP UK), gathered seven extraordinary finalists to explore a question at the heart of modern life: can work-life balance truly exist for today’s woman? Theme and purpose Theme: “Work-Life Balance – Is it a Myth to the Modern Woman?” The contest frames the search not as a compromise but as a dynamic, evolving practice that blends ambition, care and purpos

On 28 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we gathered online to spotlight women transforming conflict into courage. The meeting opened with reflections on the urgency of addressing violence against women—not only through protection but through empowerment, emphasizing the importance of non-violent communication and building relationships rooted in dignity and respect. Central to the conversation was humanitarian Luan Jaupi, Head of I

The event was hosted by Anne Kobayashi in her home, with Helena Stout supporting. 5 people attended. Topic was women’s health. WFWP events were advertised. Christmas cards were made. People chatted over healthy snacks and networked, discussing future plans and meetings, especially the Christmas party and next Empowerment Event in January date and venue