WFWP Europe - Reaping the Harvest

Abel Women UN Creation of Global Women Peace Network …..which will help all women around the world to realise their historic mission” July 16, 2012

« … create a global “true” family movement that emphasizes living for the sake of others and carried out in conjunction wi th education in proper values ». Sun Myung Moon

Lead with the heart of a concerned mother and educate for peace in wor d and deed. Know you are the key in creating family peace and educating future generations for compassionate and responsible citizenshipship.

« … by joining forces with other non-governmental organizations and woman leaders centering on a mother’s c oncern for peace » Sun Myung Moon

Accelerate change by working with like-minded women and women’s organizations. Build a grassroots activism rooted in a WFWP vision and peace building principles that has the strength to stand up for right.

« Step up to take the lead in a global cooperation to replace the power-centered system of government organisations-..and bring the governments around the world together …o usher in the settlement of World Peace» Sun Myung Moon

Cultivate competent leadership, thinking strategically with deep heart. Develop tools, educational materials and to set new standard of lifestyle and policy.

« Women’s voices must be part of any peace or development strategy because their role in families , the microcosm of the Human Family, is irreplacable. »

 Has had opportunity to speak at more than 40 government, European and UN venues, bearing witness to founders vision and principles for peace

 Since late 2015, being invited as guest, “expert” speaker over 20 times.

 Has contributed to the creation/ strengthening of alliances of like-minded organizations throughout Europe. Over 75 noted partners that WFWP is engaged with to defend Family Values and promote higher ethical standards to resolve European problematic issues.

 17 ongoing projects that provide humanitarian, educational and financial support to developing nations in Middle East, SE Asia, Africa and South America

 Expanding our WFWP- Youth program each year (over 55 youth members now)  11 nations with youth Board members and one nation with youth majority in Board.  1 nation with youth WFWP City leader  3rd Year for Youth publication, « WE », Women of Europe

 Over 35 « Bridge of Peace » reconciliation events to heal his toric enmity and rebuild trust through understanding and empathy.  Over 430 such events since 1995 in Europe.

 Held over 900 activities and events since 2012 in Europe of all dimensions, many of them are recurring.*  Over 280 in support of MDG’s, Culture of Peace, UN Days  20% increase in scope of events since 2011 average.  15% increase in inter-national cooperation for activities since 2011 average.

 Provides leadership training and advocacy opportunities at UN venues in Europe. Over 70 youth participated. 15 longer internships completed.

*Surely at least 15% not reported due to language constraints

 Hundreds of guests prepared for DP workshop an d Blessing through WFWP programs and care.

 Education curricula/ multiple lectures developed to apply DP. Over 60 worldwide / 25 in Europe  Human Rights, MDGs, Family Policy, Prevention of domestic violence, etc.

 Media  International Website: wfwp.org  Facebook WFWP- Europe: Womens Federation for World Peace since 2011  National Websites in 10 countries, 8 languages

Government Partnerships to Seminars on Family Celebrate UN Days & Marriage Youth and Reconciliation

UN Intefaith Harmony Sisters of Faith: Meeting with First European Identity : Meeting with President of Malta Lady of Ireland EU Parliament

The 2nd edition of the Young Women’s newsletter

WFWP Italy: Meeting with the youth

The Asociación de Mujeres por la Paz Mundial (WFWP Spain) held an event under the title “Gender Ideology in Society”

WFWP Albania, UN Int’l Day of Families, In Fieri and Tirana, 15 May 2015 “Promoting a Marriage-Friendly Culture”

WFWP Switzerland, Zurich

WFWP Portugal

WFWP Ireland WFWP France

WPWP Ireland co-sponsored the launch event of the Sisters of Faith for Peace (SFP) and together with the first lady of Ireland Sabina Higgins. This event brought women from the 3 Abrahamic faiths together and other faiths.

The first lady of Ireland, Sabina Higgins

UN Interfaith Harmony Week’, WFWP France together with UPF hold a WFWP Malta together with other NGOs were invited forum in Response to Charlie Hebdo attack by Her Excellency the President of Malta

WFWP Watford UK Bridge-of- Peace Follow-up Gathering / Afternoon Tea. It has been twelve years since the WFWP Watford started its first Bridge of Peace bringing together in sisterhood ceremony ladies from the Christian and Muslim community.

WFWP Hungary held an Afternoon Club about „Nonviolent Communication” (NVC)

WFWP Birmingham/UK,’The Middle East’, Part 1,22 April 2015. Speakers from Iraq, Iran, Pakistan and UK, about 140 women from all faith and culture gathered together bringing heart of compassion and generosity.

WFWP Ireland supported Sisters of Faith for Peace to hold Interfaith Gathering at Synagogue, Dublin

WFWP Netherlands held their New Year’s Celebration in Amsterdam under the theme ‘Towards a Global Culture of Peace’ together with another NGO, “Bond of Professional Women”

WFWP Scotland/UK hold this year’s “Experience Japan” event at the Augustine United Church in Edinburgh and also an Origami workshop at Kulture Klub’s launch event.

WFWP Youth Italy, Clean-Up Day, Rome, Italy, 30 May 2015

WFWP Italy « Football for Peace » Project in Turin

WFWP Spain, Charity Concert for Nepal, Madrid,

WFWP Watford/ UK, Fundraiser for Nepal Quake Victims

 Prayer chains, regular interfaith prayer meeting, some ongoing since 1994 (Ex- Yugoslavia, support for genocide victims)

 Syria, Rwanda, « Bring our Girls back » Nigeria, Afghanistan, India, Japan, Israel, Palestine, Columbia, Refugee situation in Europe…

 Current Global Prayer : True Mother and global internal situation

i. Financial Foundation development (usually put last) 1. Create Task force

ii. Education /Training: 1. Seminars on aspects of women’s leadership and empowerment ( 1-2 at European level, many within nations or by language) 2. Character Ed / Marriage Trainers Workshop (by region and 1 at EU level) 3. Young women program development a. Creative projects to involve and empower youth; outreach effort s, local meetings, essay contests, pro active efforts to invite into WFWP National Chapter boards b. Internships ( Geneva, London..) c. Youth education seminar planned (during annual meeting)

iii. Advocacy, Research and Tools Development 1. Family issue advocacy-research project with FFWPU, share info 2. Provide information to chapters to support the Sustainable Development Goals’s (SDG) locally, and stimulate community involvement 3. Task force to work on improved curriculum for “Women’s responsibility in 21st Century based on character education.

iv.Community Cohesion through women’s empowerment 1. Build up Women of faith partnerships 2. Support migrant and refugee projects by nation 3. Continue Reconciliation / Bridge of peace activities 4. Continue regular local educational seminars: spirituality, capacity-building, health, healing ..

v. Humanitarian & Service : 1. Continue and develop projects for Asia, Africa, Middle East and South America, Europe (Jordan, Nepal, DRC, 2. Palestine, Senegal, Ukraine, Syria) 3. Bring our girls back- Nigeria

vi. Partnerships: 1. Support “Women Leaders in Government“ 2. Seek Erasmus / EU institutions/ local government cooperation 3. Support the UN mandate (UN Days), by nation 4. Promote cross border cooperation for activities

vii. Events: 1. Hold event at European Parliament :”women & mothers: prevention of radicalization”- May-June 2. Prepare 2-3 ELC’s with UPF (looking for venues and themes ?; maybe Balkans, Germany, other) 3. Hold local events by theme: UN Days, SDG’s, Family, Prevention, etc.

Anti-Racism Event with Students, WFWP Portugal

« Defending the Natural Family » Demonstration, WFWP Italy

« Women in Society », Int’l Women’s Day, WFWP France