WFWP EUROPE HIGHLIGHTS 2010WFWP EUROPE HIGHLIGHTS 2010

UKUK

NetherlandsNetherlands

SwedenSweden

Spain

Portugal

Slovenia

MaltaMaltaPolandPolandItalyItaly

Luxembourg

Iceland

Germany

France

Finland

AustriaAlbania

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WFWPI 11th Conference: May you raise us up- To fulfill our Destiny

WFWP Europe & MDG‘sWFWP Europe & MDG‘sThe Global Era and women‘s The Global Era and women‘s

leadershipleadership

UN DaysUN DaysUN DaysUN Days

WeeklyWeeklymeetingsmeetingsWeeklyWeekly

meetingsmeetings

Ambassadors Ambassadors for Peacefor Peace

Ambassadors Ambassadors for Peacefor Peace

DignityDignityDignityDignity

EducationalEducationalProgrammesProgrammes

EducationalEducationalProgrammesProgrammes

1%1%LoveLove

sharingsharing

1%1%LoveLove

sharingsharing

ServiceServiceProjectsProjects

ServiceServiceProjectsProjects

BridgesBridges of PeacePeaceBridgesBridges

of PeacePeace

WFWPEUROPEWFWPEUROPE& MDG‘s& MDG‘s

WFWPEUROPEWFWPEUROPE& MDG‘s& MDG‘s

WFWP EUROPE HIGHLIGHTS 2010WFWP EUROPE HIGHLIGHTS 2010

UN Forum cosponsor on Dignity at CSW UN Forum cosponsor on Dignity at CSW Dresden Conference in MayDresden Conference in May UN Days- Women, Family, Africa, Peace, UN Days- Women, Family, Africa, Peace, Dignity meetings in GermanyDignity meetings in Germany Bridges of Peace in Holland, UK, Bridges of Peace in Holland, UK, Service Projects: Hyderabad, Kenya school water Service Projects: Hyderabad, Kenya school water

projectproject, , Cambodia, Cambodia, Burkina Faso, NepalBurkina Faso, Nepal WFWP Scotland receives Charity status WFWP Scotland receives Charity status WFWP Italy : 2 awards for the institutional WFWP Italy : 2 awards for the institutional

committment: "A voice for Peace„ 2. From the committment: "A voice for Peace„ 2. From the National Association of Decorated People of National Association of Decorated People of knighthood Honours (ANIOC) in the Circle of the knighthood Honours (ANIOC) in the Circle of the Italian Army, during the conference: "The values Italian Army, during the conference: "The values of Tradition in building the Future"of Tradition in building the Future"

AA new city branch began in the city of Fier, new city branch began in the city of Fier, Albania Albania

UN Forum co-sponsor on UN Forum co-sponsor on Dignity at CSW, New YorkDignity at CSW, New York

English publications CSW New York English publications CSW New York und Dresden WFWP und Dresden WFWP

Conference Conference

English publications CSW New York English publications CSW New York und Dresden WFWP und Dresden WFWP

Conference Conference

WFWP Europe WFWP Europe Conference Dresden, Conference Dresden,

GermanyGermany

EmpoweringEmpowering women to form women to form alliances alliances

to create a culture of peace to create a culture of peace   

Fulfilling MDG # 3Fulfilling MDG # 3 Promoting gender equality and Promoting gender equality and

empowerment of womenempowerment of womenWFWP Europe ConferenceWFWP Europe Conference

Dresden, May 21Dresden, May 21stst to May 23 to May 23rdrd

EmpoweringEmpowering women to form women to form alliances alliances

to create a culture of peace to create a culture of peace   

Fulfilling MDG # 3Fulfilling MDG # 3 Promoting gender equality and Promoting gender equality and

empowerment of womenempowerment of womenWFWP Europe ConferenceWFWP Europe Conference

Dresden, May 21Dresden, May 21stst to May 23 to May 23rdrd

Dresden

May 2010

Impressions

International Day for the Elimination International Day for the Elimination

of Violence against Women, Albaniaof Violence against Women, Albania

24th & 25th

November 2009

“Educating Future Generations for the Society without Violence”,

UN International Women‘s Day ,UN International Women‘s Day , Albania Albania

“Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities, Success for “Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities, Success for All”All”

Co-sponsor UPF Co-sponsor UPF Saturday 6th MarchSaturday 6th March

UN International Women's day UN International Women's day Paris, France Paris, France

Co-sponsor: UPFCo-sponsor: UPF 6th March 20106th March 2010

• New WFWP French New WFWP French publication on publication on Dignity was Dignity was presented with presented with contributions from contributions from French Peace French Peace AmbassadorsAmbassadors

•Francophone Francophone websitewebsite

• http://http://wwwwww..

femmespourlapaix.org

12th UN International Women’s 12th UN International Women’s DayDay

Padua, Italy, April 18th 2010.Padua, Italy, April 18th 2010.

Co-sponsors: Co-sponsors: FFWP FFWP ““Italian Federation for Italian Federation for

Human Rights” Human Rights” & the patronage of & the patronage of

Padova City Hall, the Padova City Hall, the Province of PadovaProvince of Padova

Four new Ambassadors for Four new Ambassadors for

PeacePeace

UK ChaptersUK Chapters

Edinburgh

Bristol

Bromley

South London

Barnet

Harrow

Watford

Birmingham

LondonWestminster

UN International Women’s DayUN International Women’s DayLondon , UKLondon , UKCo-sponsor UPFCo-sponsor UPF

‘Celebrating the economic, political and social achievements Celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future’of women past, present and future’

UN International Day of the UN International Day of the FamilyFamily

inin Milton KeynesMilton KeynesUPF Co sponsorUPF Co sponsor May 15th May 15th 20102010

Sister Kate Holmstrom , Sister Kate Holmstrom ,

Yarls Wood Immigration Removal CentreYarls Wood Immigration Removal Centre : : The Impact of Migration on The Impact of Migration on Families Worldwide Families Worldwide

Navrita Atwal,Navrita Atwal, MK Equality MK Equality Council :“Family Values from an Council :“Family Values from an Asian Perspective”Asian Perspective”

Ayser AliAyser Ali : “The Journey of a : “The Journey of a

Family from Iraq to the WestFamily from Iraq to the West” ”

Bonjour! Buenos dias! Dzen dobre! Nee ha!Bonjour! Buenos dias! Dzen dobre! Nee ha!Al-salam al-lekum! Namaste! Jambo!Al-salam al-lekum! Namaste! Jambo!

I feel Mum’s worry, sense her sadness.

Where’s my Dad? She’s never said,Never told me of the madness,

Of the reason why we fled.I remember that night, hiding

While the soldiers searched and swore,

Shouting that they’d surely find him,Battering upon the door.

I could hear my mother screamingAs those soldiers laughed and jeered.

I heard: “Rape!” – what is its meaning?

Was that what she’d so much feared?Now we’re here. I speak your

language, But the nightmares haunt me still.

Life goes on … we have to manage. This I’ve learnt: I’ll never kill.

Kate Holmstrom, Oxford

Refugee Child

the newsletter of the Peace and Justice Network MK

UN International Family DayUN International Family Dayco- sponsor: UPF co- sponsor: UPF May 15, 2010 in Paris, FranceMay 15, 2010 in Paris, France

The impact of migration The impact of migration on the family: on the family: Mr. Mr. Chansamone VORAVONG, Chansamone VORAVONG,

President FORIMPresident FORIM Marriage Councillor: Marriage Councillor:

Marie-Christine OdentMarie-Christine Odent Hanna Lotterie: Family: Hanna Lotterie: Family:

school of love and peace, school of love and peace, International Educational International Educational Foundation (IEF). Foundation (IEF).

UN Day for AfricaUN Day for AfricaBirmingham, UKBirmingham, UK

cco-sponsor UPFo-sponsor UPF : : Monday June 14th 2010Monday June 14th 2010

Rev Charles IlungaRev Charles Ilunga Phillip Crombie,Phillip Crombie,

Governor of Governor of Birmingham Children’s Birmingham Children’s Hospital Hospital

Dr Fathi Jamil, Dr Fathi Jamil, Sudanese communitySudanese community

Marcianne Marcianne Uwimana, Rwanda Uwimana, Rwanda ALARMALARM

Diana MurunguDiana Murungu Rashio Koroma, Rashio Koroma,

Sierra LeoneSierra Leone Interfaith Prayers Interfaith Prayers

for Africafor Africa : : Mrs Josee Mrs Josee IlungaIlunga

UN Day of UN Day of Peace Peace

Salzburg, 2009Salzburg, 2009

UN Day of PeaceUN Day of Peace Family and Peace Festival Family and Peace Festival

Zürich, 20thZürich, 20th September September 20092009co-sponsor co-sponsor UPFUPF

““Unity of Religions” Unity of Religions” water ceremonywater ceremony

Peace Peace AmbassadorsAmbassadors

MulticulturalMulticultural

Bridge of Peace in UKBridge of Peace in UK MMiddle East Peace and Spirituality Festivaliddle East Peace and Spirituality Festival

Co-sponsor: World Prayer Peace SocietyCo-sponsor: World Prayer Peace Society

“May Peace prevail on earth” : Flag Ceremony with Caroline Uchima, director of the European WPPS: Edinburgh, Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland, 27th 27th February 2010February 2010

Women as Peacemakers- In support of The Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace

Festival 2010 -

St Mary’s RC Cathedral ‘behind Camino café’61 York Place, Edinburgh EH1 3JD(Parking available in Omni & St James Centre)Guest SpeakersMusicThe Bridge of Peace CeremonyThe World Peace Flag CeremonyRefreshment for different countries

Suggested donation: £3 (including refreshments) For more information contact: WPPS – 01387 740 642

WFWP - wfwpscot@gmail.com

UN International Women’s DayUN International Women’s Day Bridge of Peace, The Hague, NetherlandsBridge of Peace, The Hague, Netherlands

Saturday, March 06, 2010Saturday, March 06, 2010 Co-sponsor: UPFCo-sponsor: UPF

"Towards a World of Peace and Spirituality,"

Seventh Anniversary of the Watford Bridge of Seventh Anniversary of the Watford Bridge of

PeacePeace

“Motherhood, Women: Bearers of Life”“Motherhood, Women: Bearers of Life” 7th March 2010

Syeda Shah , Islam Cll Janet Baddeley, Mayor‘s Representative Gill Heath, St Michael All Angels CoE, Midwife Di Roberts, Watford District Synagogue

The three faiths uphold the dignity and the sanctity of motherThe three faiths uphold the dignity and the sanctity of mother

Writing a 'New Story' of Peace, Edinburgh13th March

Inter-Faith Vigil for Peace

Hagit Ra'anan: Bridges for Peace work for peace in Israel and Palestine.

Storyteller Michael Williams peacemaking in the Middle East.

““Peace on our Peace on our Streets” Streets”

Birmingham, April 2010.Birmingham, April 2010. • Mrs Gillian Longhurst, youth awareness project • Mrs Gleen Reed, ‘Families for Peace’• A female Police Officer

Service Projects: Hyderabad Service Projects: Hyderabad Octagenarian, Mrs Friederike Rice, held Octagenarian, Mrs Friederike Rice, held

a coffee morning to raise funds for the a coffee morning to raise funds for the Interfaith Children’s Home in Interfaith Children’s Home in Hyderabad, India. also Women Hyderabad, India. also Women Welcoming Women.Welcoming Women.

David & Patricia Earle gave brief David & Patricia Earle gave brief reports about the Children’s Home t, reports about the Children’s Home t, and their daughter, Theresa, shared and their daughter, Theresa, shared about her recent experiences in India, about her recent experiences in India, having visited the Home during her having visited the Home during her Medical Elective studies in India in Medical Elective studies in India in April. April.

Between the entrance fee, cake sale, Between the entrance fee, cake sale, bring and buy stall, raffle and donations bring and buy stall, raffle and donations a total of almost £600 was raised ! a total of almost £600 was raised !

Sun Hwa International Academy in NepalSun Hwa International Academy in Nepal South London, UKSouth London, UKSaturday 27th March 2010Saturday 27th March 2010

Mr Surya Parsad Upadhya : poverty, illiteracy and child labour problems.Mr Surya Parsad Upadhya : poverty, illiteracy and child labour problems.

FRANCEFRANCE““New hope school international" a school in New hope school international" a school in

Ouagadougou in Burkina FasoOuagadougou in Burkina Faso

In December 2009 WFWP organised In December 2009 WFWP organised a Christmas bazaar: selling a Christmas bazaar: selling christmas biscuits, cards, other christmas biscuits, cards, other gifts and curry rice, a delicious gifts and curry rice, a delicious japanese foodjapanese food

Kenya school water projectKenya school water project

IcelandIceland•Scholarship for Cambodian children

•International ladies evening with Peace Ambassadors

Painting the wallPainting the wall : Cleaning Slovenia in 1 day : Cleaning Slovenia in 1 day

SloveniaSlovenia

Visiting the Youth Home in Visiting the Youth Home in MariborMaribor

Youth Achievement Awards Youth Achievement Awards

House of Lords Committee Room , Wednesday 14th of JulyHouse of Lords Committee Room , Wednesday 14th of July UPFUPF Co- sponsorCo- sponsor

Exemplary young people Tom Brake MP: ‘got off their butts and in some cases had put their life on the line to make a difference’

Lord King of West Lord King of West Bromwich, Patron, and Bromwich, Patron, and host host

Heidi Alexander MP congratulated Keldon

Youth Achievement AwardsYouth Achievement Awards House of Lords Committee Room , Wednesday 14th of JulyHouse of Lords Committee Room , Wednesday 14th of July

UPFUPF Co- sponsor Co- sponsor

A Celebration, A Celebration, Recognition & Recognition &

Appointments of Appointments of Ambassadors for Peace Ambassadors for Peace

12th December 200912th December 2009 Peace Ambassadors Awards: Peace Ambassadors Awards:

Marie-Lyse NumuhozaMarie-Lyse Numuhoza Co Chair of Women & Co Chair of Women & Peacemakers AssociationPeacemakers Association

Denise PfeifferDenise Pfeiffer Founder Celebrate celibacyFounder Celebrate celibacy

Marcianne UwimanaMarcianne Uwimana ALARM;ALARM;

Hanna Ibrahim Hanna Ibrahim Chair Somalia Family CentreChair Somalia Family Centre

Andrea FoulkesAndrea Foulkes TV Presenter & TV Presenter & past life regressionpast life regression therapist; therapist;

Feven HaderaFeven Hadera Chair Eritrean Family Chair Eritrean Family support.support.

Netherlands Netherlands Towards a World of Peace and Towards a World of Peace and

Spirituality’Spirituality’December 30th 2009December 30th 2009

ITALYITALY

WFWP Italy : 2 awards WFWP Italy : 2 awards for the institutional for the institutional committment:committment:

"A voice for Peace„ "A voice for Peace„ National Association of National Association of

Decorated People of Decorated People of knighthood Honours knighthood Honours (ANIOC) in the Circle (ANIOC) in the Circle of the Italian Army, of the Italian Army, during the conference: during the conference: "The values of "The values of Tradition in building Tradition in building the Future"the Future"

German German Women‘s Women‘s

Federation, Federation, NGONGO

Hamburg

Dresden

Munich

Frankfurt

Berlin Giessen

Nurnberg

Dusseldorf

Bonn

HannoverStuttgart

WF Board • Cultural exchange with Cultural exchange with Japanese Tea Ceremonies, Japanese Tea Ceremonies, Travel, OrigamiTravel, Origami

• Breakfast meetings in local Breakfast meetings in local groupsgroups

• Dignity of Women, WFWP,Dignity of Women, WFWP,

• HealthHealth, getting to know the German spiritual heritage

International Year for the Rapprochement of International Year for the Rapprochement of CulturesCultures

Stuttgart, March 27, 2010, Stuttgart, March 27, 2010, co- sponsor UPFco- sponsor UPF

Annual Intercultural eventAnnual Intercultural event

Ambassadors for Peace Ambassadors for Peace awardaward

Dignity meetings in GermanyDignity meetings in GermanyBonn Bonn 28. März 1028. März 10

Christine Sato:Christine Sato: “Dignity “Dignity of Women.”, “Paradigm of Women.”, “Paradigm Change in our Society.”Change in our Society.”

Ingrid Ingrid LindemannLindemann :participation :participation at the UN Conference on at the UN Conference on the Status of Women, in the Status of Women, in NYC, where she was able NYC, where she was able to present the “Dignity to present the “Dignity of Women” Campaign.of Women” Campaign.

Tina Coombs:Tina Coombs: (WFWPI V. (WFWPI V. P. Europe), spoke on P. Europe), spoke on WFWP international WFWP international activities, a project in activities, a project in South London which South London which works against works against Human/Women Human/Women Trafficking, with the Trafficking, with the purpose of forced purpose of forced prostitution!!prostitution!!

““Peace through the Competence of the Peace through the Competence of the

Heart.”Heart.” Stuttgart:Stuttgart: 23. Januar 201023. Januar 2010 ““Peace through the Competence of the Peace through the Competence of the

Heart.”Heart.” Stuttgart:Stuttgart: 23. Januar 201023. Januar 2010

““Peace through Peace through the Competence of the Competence of the Heart.”. the Heart.”. Presentations by Presentations by Ingrid Lindemann Ingrid Lindemann and Christine and Christine Sato., Stuttgart. Sato., Stuttgart. (Please note: All (Please note: All the events in the events in Stuttgart are Stuttgart are organized by the organized by the WFWP women. WFWP women. This entails putting This entails putting the half-year the half-year program together, program together, inviting the guests, inviting the guests, organizing each organizing each and every event, and every event, providing food and providing food and drink, and caring drink, and caring for the guests.)for the guests.)

AUSTRIAAUSTRIA

Hirumby Primary Hirumby Primary School, Kakamega, School, Kakamega,

W-KenyaW-Kenya

AGM in Lnz in February

ItalyItaly

Flags for Peace Flags for Peace

Tea CeremoniesTea Ceremonies

AlbaniaAlbania

Naisten Maailmanrauhan Naisten Maailmanrauhan Järjestöry, FinlandJärjestöry, Finland

October 18October 18: : Refugee Woman Refugee Woman of the Year 2008 , of the Year 2008 , Cambodian Cambodian Sambeau Sam-Sambeau Sam-KoskitannerKoskitanner

February 28February 28:: sushi- lessonssushi- lessons

PortugalPortugal Project in 2 schools-12 Project in 2 schools-12

to 16 years oldto 16 years old

Gave talks on Gave talks on True True Love and the four Love and the four levels of lovelevels of love in in schoolsschools

Magazine article last Magazine article last SeptemberSeptember

1% Love Sharing in 1% Love Sharing in Planning, Saturdays Planning, Saturdays Law consultations for Law consultations for membersmembers

MALTAMALTA

'The place of 'The place of women before women before and after and after Islam', Islam',

Treasured moments