UN International Women's Day 2014
For a PowerPoint overview of observances, click here.
- Written by: UPF - Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal - In celebration of International Women's Day on March 8, 2014, the Women's Federation for World Peace, in partnership with the Association AVA (“Life Loves Me”) and UPF, held a conference with the theme: "Women: Family, Career and Society.”
- Written by: UPF - Russia
Kazan, Russia - “The Role of Women in Modern Politics” was the theme of a program held at the Institute of International Relations, History and Oriental Studies in Kazan, the capital of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan on March 6, 2014.
- Written by: UPF International
UN International Women's Day, March 8, 2014, had the theme "Equality for women is progress for all," with programs taking place in Argentina, Canada, Estonia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Peru and the UK.
- Written by: UPF - Indonesia
Medan, Indonesia - UPF-Indonesia in collaboration with the Women’s Federation for World Peace commemorated the International Women’s Day in Medan on March 9, 2014 with a lecture and music.
- Written by: Mrs. Tomiko Duggan, Director of Public Affairs, UPF-Washington DC USA
Washington DC, USA - The UN International Women’s Day was commemorated at the distinguished and historic location, the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC on March 27, 2014.
- Written by: Nila Shrestha, Treasurer, Women's Federation for World Peace-Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal - Three leaders of the Women's Federation for World Peace-Nepal served a meal to elderly residents at a nursing home in Kathmandu on International Women's Day, March 8, 2014.
- Written by: UPF - Russia
Yekaterinburg, Russia - As part of the International Women's Day in Yekaterinburg, the workshop on family values "Family – the school of love” took place March 9 – 10, 2014.
- Written by: Krishna Adhikari, Secretary General, UPF-India
New Delhi, India - A half-day seminar on March 5 inaugurated a College Peace Club at Miranda House College and marked International Women's Day 2014.
- Written by: UPF - Russia
Novosibirsk, Russia - The Siberian Peace Council met March 7 in honor of International Women’s Day to share their views about the role of women in peace education for the community.
- Written by: UPF Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - "Inspiring Change" was the theme of a UN International Women's Day program at the Peace Embassy in Petaling Jaya on March 8. Ms Wong May Syn gave a talk about “Self-Development and the Art of Being Happy.”
- Written by: UPF - Peru
Lima, Peru - For the third consecutive year, UPF-Peru the UN International Women’s Day in the Congress of the Republic, in Lima, Peru on March 7, 2014. Congressman Dr. Yonhy Lescano Ancieta again cosponsored this meeting, which focused on the challenges and successes of women.
- Written by: UPF - Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Women were recognized for their contributions in different areas in the celebration of their International Day by UPF-Argentina and the Women’s Federation for World Peace on March 13 in Buenos Aires. The meeting included speeches, artistic performances, cake cutting, and a toast as a tribute to all women.
- Written by: Women's Federation for World Peace-Canada
Toronto, Canada - “Girls Growing up Free of Violence: Promoting Recognition, Equality and Respect” was the theme of an International Women's Day observance on March 15, 2014, in Toronto.
- Written by: UPF - Stuttgart, Germany
Stuttgart, Germany - An audience of 25 gathered in Stuttgart, Germany on March 8 to hear a presentation sponsored by the Women’s Federation for World Peace on the topic “The Role of Women Throughout the Ages.” The presentation was held in the premises of UPF.
- Written by: Johann Hinterleitner, UPF-Estonia
Tallinn, Estonia - On the occasion of the International Women’s Day 2014 UPF Estonia held an event on March 8. The program consisted of a musical presentation and presentations given by three speakers on the topic of “The Role of Women in Estonia/Ireland/Korea.”
- Written by: UPF - UK
London, UK - "Inspiring Change" was the theme of the International Women's Day observance that took on March 12 at the House of Lords, hosted by Rt. Hon. Baroness Verma, under secretary of state for energy and climate change. Speakers included Baroness Meral Ece-Hussein.