Women’s Federation for World Peace, Europe Report

“WFWP works to provide women worldwide with: the knowledge, tools and support needed to create peace at home, peace in our communities, our nations and our world”.

A brief look back…….in 2010 • WFWP‐Europe Annual Dignity Conference in Dresden “Empowering Women to Form Alliances to Create a Culture of Peace: Fulfill MDG #3 promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women”

UN 54th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, Parallel Event “Sharing of Good Practices to Achieve MDG #3”

International Speakers: o Ms. Ingrid D Lindemann, Director of Education Dept of WFWP Europe and Co‐ Founder of European Dignity project o Ms. Delia C Javanasundara, Vice President, WFWP International for Asia Region, Coordinator, IRFF‐ Vietnam o Dr. Helen T Rotich, Chair Person, Poverty Eradication Commission of Bomet District, Republic of Kenya o Ms. Keiko Nozaki, Project Director of WFWP Japan for Republic of Senegal

In retrospect, the broad lines….in 2010 each nation, each WFWP leader in their style

• Dignity workshops and local conferences • Bridge of Peace ceremonies and programs • Humanitarian Projects in Asia and Africa • Interfaith / Prayer meetings • Relations with UN and local government • Cooperation with UPF, FFWPU…. • internal and external development of our sisters

Projecting into 2011‐2013 the broad lines… internal aspect

• Know our spiritual roots; DP, HDH, TF Life • Alert and responsive to the Providential needs • Discover true femininity in selves and others • Develop our God‐given capacities • Bring joy to God

Some Projection / Plans 2011‐ 2013 « One Step Higher », • Dignity Project, Bridge of Peace • Education, Training & Curricula • Networking strategy • Affiliated organizations UPF, FFWPU, STF • Governments/ International Organizations • Civil Society Organizations • IT development, websites, funding, membership development

Some Projections /Plans 2011‐2013 European Events • European WFWP Dignity Conference 2011; • 27‐29 May, 2011, El Escoral, Madrid • “Education for a Culture of Peace: Societal Transformation through Caring Partnerships” • Dignity Conference 2012 • Women’s Conference for Peace in the Middle East‐ 2012‐ United Nations, Geneva • “Women in times of Conflict and Nation Building”

WFWP at the United Nations UN NGO Committee on the Status of Women • With 10 working groups • President’s support ( 3 years ago) • TF Autobiography, Amb for Peace, daily witness thru behavior, Principled ideas • Tasks : letter to Ms. Bachelet, statements, panel on Afghan women, • Invitations with Ambassadors, HRC bureau.. • ‐ Upcoming Presidency & International Women’s Day 12011