IWPG holds 5th International Women Leaders Peace Meeting

Addis Ababa, September 2, 2023 (FBC) – International Women Peace Group Global Region 2 (IWPG, G2) held the 5th International Women Leaders Peace Meeting’ virtually.

Female leaders from various fields and backgrounds both domestically and internationally, including Korea, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia have participated in the meeting.

The meeting was held under the theme of “The role and future of women in change and innovation for a new generation,” in participation of over 500 individuals from 25 countries.

The event was organized to foster sustainable peace by highlighting the practical roles of women leaders and presenting specific approaches, said G2 Regional Director, Seo-yeon Lee.

Seo-yeon Lee said, “The meeting was prepared with the obligations and responsibilities that we must share together in the most noble and valuable work of mankind,”

She emphasized that through presentations by female leaders from various countries, it will bring forth positive inspiration regarding the transformation and innovation of women’s roles.

Ghada Chreim, a head of political committee in the National Commission for Lebanese Women, highlighted, “When it comes to human dignity, rights, and justice for ensuring freedom, the rights proclaimed by the United Nations assert that every individual, without discrimination, holds the rights to life and liberty under the concept of dignity. However, women still encounter violence and discrimination across various sectors of society.”

She further stated, “Even with commendable institutional measures for women’s rights, unless our fundamental perceptions change, ensuring full rights remains challenging. To create a global society that guarantees assistance to women’s lives and rights beyond institutional dimensions, it is crucial for us to raise our voices and demonstrate tangible actions through collaboration with NGOs, addressing this issue.”

Tahani Abu Daqqa, the representative of the Palestine Renewable Energy Company, remarked, “The climate crisis presents an immense challenge that necessitates international collaboration and collective efforts. By adopting serious and sustainable measures, we can create a peaceful environment, halt conflicts, share resources, and carefully utilize them to mitigate the impact of this crisis, preserving the planet for future generations.”

She added that “only through sustained communal endeavors and actions can we bring about peace on Earth,” underscoring that sustainable community efforts and initiatives are the key to achieving global peace.