In a significant stride towards fostering global peace and promoting gender equality, the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) marked its presence at the 68th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), held at the UN Headquarters in New York.
The event witnessed pivotal discussions and the exchange of strategies for advancing women’s rights and empowerment across the globe.
Under the theme ‘Accelerating the empowerment of all women and girls through gender-responsive approaches to ending poverty, strengthening institutions, and financing,’ this year’s CSW session provided a platform for governments and various organizations to delve into gender equality policies and practices.
Sujin Park, the Regional Director of IWPG’s Global Region 5, engaged in meaningful discussions with key international figures, including H.E Isata Mahoi, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs.
Their dialogue centered around the promotion of IWPG’s initiatives like ‘Women’s Peace Education’ and the ‘Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW).’
H.E Isata Mahoi, Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs of Sierra Leone, pledged to convey the importance of the DPCW to many leaders in Sierra Leone, including future presidents, stating, “I sympathize with the need for peace and will continue to cooperate with IWPG’s peace activities.”
Additionally, a meeting was held with Aruna Naik, CEO of the India Development Foundation (IDF). During the meeting, IWPG introduced the ‘6th Annual Peace and Love Drawing Competition,’ held annually. Showing a keen interest in IWPG’s peace activities for global peace-building, she expressed her intention to join voluntarily as a member.
Aruna Naik, CEO of IDF, delivered a presentation on peace and gender equality during the NGO Forum hosted by IWPG at the CSW. She emphasized, “Peace means reconciliation without conflict. We are all one in peace, and through global women’s solidarity for peace, we can alleviate gender inequality.”
Sujin Park, Regional Director of Global Region 5, expressed her pride and honor in confirming IWPG’s status as an international organization, stating, “It was a motivating time for growth as an international activist.” She shared her thoughts on attending the CSW.
Meanwhile, IWPG is an international women’s NGO registered with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the Department of Global Communications (DGC). Based in Seoul, South Korea, it operates with 114 branches in 121 countries, collaborating with over 660 partner organizations worldwide to engage in active peace activities. IWPG actively works towards achieving a sustainable world peace, advocating for solidarity, a culture of peace, women’s peace education, and legal and institutional frameworks.
Attachment : 3 Event Photos
1. At the 68th UN CSW conference, Sujin Park, the Regional Director of Global Region 5, International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG), met with H.E Isata Mahoi, Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs of Sierra Leone.
2. The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG), Global Region 5 (Sujin Park, Regional Director) attended the 68th UN CSW and took commemorative photos with members of organizations, including Aruna Naik, CEO of the India Development.
3. Sujin Park, Regioanl Director of Global Region 5, International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) is taking commemorative photos with Nahyung Jeon, Secretary General of IWPG, and Aruna Naik, CEO of the India Development Foundation (IDF), whom attended IWPG NGO event as a speaker.
