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Women Standing Up to Violence: Finding Ways Through Hope and Connections On March 4, the Armenian Convention Center in New York attracted fresh faces in anticipation of inspiring talks from four expert panelists. The event served as a forum for the panelists to share how they prevailed over violence and its effects. Representing their work in Africa, South America, Asia, and the United States, they included best practices for facing and overcoming domestic violence and spoke of successful work to rescue and support girls and women who are victims of sex trafficking. They presented perspectives from the areas of education, the law, psychology, and grassroots service and advocacy. The room was full with 200 participants. As the panelists each spoke from the podium, audience members listened to the harsh statistics on violence against women. Ms. Lisa Williams, founder and president of Circle of Friends and Living Water for Girls, representing the United States, opened the session with a reality check on how human trafficking is also alive and well here in this country, based on her own experience. She put out a strong call to action to create awareness and pointed out possible solutions to the problem (see her speech on www.wfwp.us). In fact, all panelists presented their own personal connections to violence, including visual presentations and passionate step-by-step suggestions for change. All the issues at hand in various parts of the world were communicated to emphasize the themes of connection and hope. Wearing a hand-woven sari crafted by rape survivors, Ms. Sreerupa Chaudhury, president of the Women's Federation for World Peace India and chairperson of the National Institute for Gender Justice, first introduced the news story of a brutal rape of a 16-year-old paramedical student in New Delhi last December 16 that riveted the world's attention. She explained certain…

Inauguration of the Abel Women United Nations, also known as the Global Women’s Peace Network As God works in mysterious ways, the Founders of our WFWP International are calling on women globally to come together and create a new and dynamic body, guided by spiritual and universal principles, to build genuine world peace. The Founders are acting with an understanding of the seriousness of the time we live in and the desperate need for substantial peace, which can only be brought by creatively addressing pressing social issues and providing practical solutions. Therefore, they urgently invited WFWP officers and members worldwide to come to the Chong Shim Stadium in Chung Pyung, north of Seoul, Korea, on July 16, 2012, to launch the Global Women’s Peace Network, internally known as the “Abel Women UN.” Some 25,000 women, men and children filled the newly built stadium to the top. Down on the ground level, our WFWP officers were seated according to their nations, sitting on chairs at tables clothed in white, which created a very festive ambiance. The audience was entertained and informed via a 30-minute video presentation about the amazing multitude of WFWP activities over the last 20 years, which have made an impact in 193 countries.  After a gracious welcome by Dr. Lan Young Moon, and congratulatory remarks from Mrs. Kuboki and Dr. Thomas Walsh of UPF, the founders, Father and Mother Moon, entered the stage. Just shortly before, they had stepped off the airplane, coming from Las Vegas, and immediately come to Chung Pyung, The International Vice President, Professor Yeon Ah Choi, and the USA Vice President International, Mrs. Angelika Selle, presented flowers to the still vibrant-looking couple, as everyone cheered them with joy and enthusiasm. Then Father Moon himself took the stage, and welcomed all present, sharing from his…

United Nations Church Center (Side Event of the UN Commission on the Status of Women to Promote Access to Education, Training, Science and Technology during the Fifty-fifth Session at the UN Headquarters) Although more women are being provided with access to science education, one of the largest challenges for young women today is to feel confident enough to pursue a career in science. And even though more women are being educated in science, they're not getting the same number of jobs. Which leaves women wondering, what's lacking? On February 23rd at the United Nations Church Center, over 20 organizations gathered alongside Women's Federation for World Peace International President Lan Young Moon and WFWP USA President Angelika Selle to hear four female educators talk about their approaches to empowering young, up-and-coming females on the path to pursuing a career in science and technology. "How do women get the confidence to pursue a career in science?" asked Dr. Gita Bangera, founder of the ComGen Project and an instructor at Bellevue College. "Well let me ask, as we can provide access to education, how do we provide the pride?" Besides facing the obvious challenge of being a female undergrad or researcher, Bangera added, "Women have a tendency to undervalue what they achieve, which limits their overall potential." Getting the right percentage of women to actively pursue a career in science is one thing, but, as some speakers pointed out, women hit a "glass ceiling" somewhere along their career. Speaker Lilly Lynn of the National Alliance of Taiwan Women's Associations, pointed out that in Taiwan there are 10,000 NGOs promoting economic growth, but that very few of them are promoting gender equality in science and engineering. According to Lynn, "Taiwan does not give much exposure to women in the field of science." It is…

Speakers: Ms. Susan Bradbury, Founder, The Sound Essence Project in Mongolia Ms. Evelyn Drake, Coordinator, WFWP- USA Relief Project for Haiti Ms. Merly Barlaan, Founder, Center for Wisdom and Character Excellence, Philippines Dr. Nessie Ndive-Hill, Professor, Essex County Community College, Cameroon Moderator: Ms. Bonnie Berry, UN Representative, WFWP International In the heart of New York City, the United Nations Headquarters welcomed official delegations to the 56th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and NGO representatives, the UN Church Center and the Salvation Army headquarters opened its doors to women from all parts of the country and world to attend the 56th Commission on the Status of Women to participate in NGO sponsored parallel events. WFWPI's event took stage on the morning of opening day, February 27th, 2012 addressing the theme: Growing Sustainable Projects in Rural Communities, Women to Women. This topic supported the priority theme of this year's CSW: The empowerment of rural women and their role in poverty and hunger eradication, development and current challenges. While outside it was turning into a beautiful sunny day in the middle of what should be the winter season, inside, the meeting room overflowed with people making their way to the side walls and stuffy corners. The audience respectfully listened to four talented women, Ms. Susan Bradbury, Ms. Evelyn Drake, Ms. Merly Barlaan, and Dr. Nessie Ndive-Hill, speak on behalf of rural communities in Haiti, Cameroon, Mongolia and the Phillippines. Their practical strategies, personal stories and engaging visuals showcased their passion and energy for the projects they have conceived of, created and nurtured. Many of these projects started at the grassroots level, which gave insight into the planning and sustainment of each project. The panelists offered proven ways to eradicate poverty in small steps through education and love. The event only lasted…

It was the perfect spring day for WFWP Georgia’s first event of 2012. Spring comes early in Georgia! We chose to do our event in commemoration of UN International Women’s Day (March 8) as well as the anniversary of the tragic tsunami in northeastern Japan. Nandi Moton, our emcee for the day, started the program by asking all the participants to introduce themselves by giving their name and saying one good thing about themselves—something women need to do more often! Mrs. Moton then invited up a Roman Catholic deacon (who reported she will soon be the first female Roman Catholic priest in Georgia!) to offer a prayer. After a brief recognition of IWD, Mrs. Moton led a moment of silence for all those who lost their lives or were displaced as a result of the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami in Japan. We then watched a video introducing WFWP activities, which showed the breadth and depth of all we are doing around the world. The 30-plus guests were all most impressed.  Celeste Koshida, Georgia chairwoman, then gave a brief PowerPoint presentation to introduce the four areas that WFWP USA has been developing.  Then she invited a few of the members and guests present to share a little about the grass-roots activities they have been involved in locally that relate to those four areas. Finally, we came to the main part of the program, the reading of one of the Founder’s inaugural speeches given in July 1992 entitled “The Central Role of Women in the Ideal World.” After Mrs. Koshida read the speech in its entirety, she led a discussion that quickly became very lively, with an honest sharing of hearts. We discussed the meaning of “true” that Mrs. Moon often used in her speech. The Roman Catholic deacon shared…

Cynthia served at Manhattan Center Studios as an Executive Assistant to Vice President from 1997 through 2000. For the next seven years she worked in various locations around the world as the Assistant to Secretary General for the International and Interreligous Federation for World Peace and the Universal Peace Federation. She has served extensively in the area of VIP protocoland hospitality for current and former heads of state and their families as well as religious and political leaders. Currently, Cynthia serves as the Director of Westrock's Sunday school program and is the on-site representative for WFWP International at the United Nations. She is married and lives in Tarrytown, New York with her husband and five daughters. For questions, comments and more information contact our United Nation's Office of the Women's Federation for World Peace International at \n This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit their website at http://wfwp.org. We are looking at this time for women who feel called and/or are seriously interested in working with the United Nations so we may train ourselves properly and learn how to work with the UN most effectively and successfully. For more information on the Express Course for working with NGOS at the UN click here or visit http://www.ngo-academy.com/

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