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Millennium Development Goal: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women
UN Commission on the Status of Women Considers Wide Range of Perspectives
March 17, 2023
UPF International—The CSW 67 was held at the United Nations in New York with the theme of innovation for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.
Congo-Brazzaville's UPF and IAYSP Celebrate International Women’s Day
March 11, 2023
Pointe-Noire, Congo-Brazzaville—UPF and IAYSP held a joint celebration of International Women’s Day.
UPF-USA Celebrates International Women’s Day
March 8, 2023
Washington, DC, USA—This year the UN International Women’s Day (IWD) was globally organized under the theme “DigitAll: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality.”
Congo-Brazzaville Celebrate International Women’s Rights Day
March 19, 2022
Congo—On International Women’s Rights Day, IAYSP, UPF and WFWP held a conference debate: “Equality today for a sustainable future.”
WFWP and UPF-Argentina: International Women’s Day Celebration
March 10, 2022
Argentina—Six women were honored for their good practices and values at an online meeting in celebration of International Women’s Day.
UPF CA IAFLP - The Global Role of Women’s Contributions to Peace and Development
December 19, 2021
UPF-Central America and the Caribbean—On March 27, 2021, the regional chapter of UPF Central America and the Caribbean held an IAFLP webinar.
UPF-Nigeria Celebrates UN International Women’s Day 2018
March 4, 2018
Abuja, Nigeria—Over 200 women and men gathered on March 4, 2018 at the National Ecumenical Center for the Special Women’s Interdenominational Service to commence activities to mark the 2018 International Women’s Day.
Brussels Conference Asks Europe to Do More for Human Rights
December 5, 2012
Brussels, Belgium - Europe has led the world in understanding and promoting human rights. What can it do more? This question was the topic of a European Leadership Conference at the European Parliament in Brussels December 4 and 5.
Forum in Toronto on Women's Dignity
April 14, 2012
Toronto, Canada – Universal Peace Federation and Women’s Federation for World Peace organized a forum on ‘Awakening the Dignity of Women’ in Toronto, Canada, on April 14.
Side Events of the 56th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women
March 14, 2012
New York, USA - In parallel and side events during the 56th Session of the UN's Commission on the Status of Women in February and March 2012, UPF representatives emphasized strengthening the family and combating human trafficking.
Women's Day 2012 Observed in 14 Nations
March 8, 2012
"Empower Women, End Hunger and Poverty" was the theme of observances in 14 nations of International Women's Day, March 8, 2012.
Forum on Women in Tunisia and the Arab Spring
January 25, 2012
Washington, DC, USA - A professor of women's studies at the University of Tunis in Tunisia, Mrs. Houda Zaibi Belhassen shared insights into the "Arab Spring" in her native Tunisia to a select audience at The Washington Times on January 25. She particularly noted the progressive Personal Status Code that offers special protection to women and children.
Elimination of Violence against Women Taught in Georgia
November 25, 2011
Tbilisi, Georgia - On the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov. 25, 2011, Young Peace Ambassadors and the school administration organized a program at High School No. 136 in Tbilisi.
Women's Day 2011 Observed in 9 Nations
March 8, 2011
UPF helped organize events in nine nations marking UN International Women's Day, March 8, 2011, The theme of the year was pathways to decent work for women.
Parallel Event of the 55th Commission on the Status of Women
March 2, 2011
New York, USA - “Women and the World at a Turning Point”, a parallel event of the UN’s 55th Commission on the Status of Women was held at the Nigeria House on March 2, 2011, hosted by H.E. Mrs. Joy Ogwu, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN.
UPF-Peru Cosponsors a Conference of Peruvian Women
November 20, 2010
Lima, Peru - Approximately 200 people attended the Fourth Annual Conference of Peruvian Women on November 20, which emphasized the role of women as the main initiators of peace from their place in the home environment to the highest public positions in the nation.
Women Promote Good Governance in Nepal
June 23, 2010
Kathmandu, Nepal - “Women need to be involved in every area of society, including those more traditionally dominated by men,” Dr. Mohini Giri, Chairwoman of India’s Guild of Service and founding president of the Women's Federation for World Peace-India, told a June 23 forum in Nepal that included four Members of Parliament. She specifically named the legal profession, politics, and economic enterprises.
Parallel Event of the 54th Commission on the Status of Women
March 9, 2010
New York, USA - “The Role of Women in Social Transformation” was the theme of a March 9, 2010, event hosted by the mission of Nigeria to the UN and organized by UPF.
Women's Day 2010 Observed in 9 Nations
March 8, 2010
Observances of International Women's Day, March 8, 2010, took place in nine nations. The theme chosen by the UN was "Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities, Progress for All."
Seeking to Eliminate Violence Against Women in Albania
November 25, 2009
Tirana, Albania - Young women distributed leaflets in Tirana about healthy family relationships on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov. 25, 2009.