Tuesday, December 2, 2025

IWPG Global Region 9 Warmly Concludes the ‘Love and Hope Sharing Bazaar’

December 02, 2025 0 Comments

IWPG Global Region 9 Warmly Concludes 
the ‘Love and Hope Sharing Bazaar’


The “2025 Fruitful Love Sharing Food Bazaar” hosted by IWPG Global Region 9 successfully wrapped up on the 30th, spreading warmth throughout the local community. It was held at the restaurant “Flying Mountain Squid,” the event felt even more meaningful as the winter chill settled in.

This bazaar was organized as a way to practice peace and neighborly love, with members preparing a wide variety of homemade dishes from early dawn. Every dish carried sincerity and care, and participants showed enthusiastic appreciation throughout the event.

Throughout the event, people shared food and conversations in a warm and friendly atmosphere, creating a natural space to exchange “hearts of peace.” Moments like these truly reflect the values IWPG strives to promote.


Global Director Im Mi-sook expressed hopes that this bazaar will serve as a foundation for the group’s 2026 activities, adding that IWPG plans to expand its education, programs, and volunteer efforts to further strengthen global awareness of peace.

A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to single-parent households, allowing the kindness shared at the bazaar to spread even further into the community.

IWPG Global Region 9 also plans to operate follow-up programs for participants, ensuring that the spirit of neighborly love continues well beyond this bazaar.

IWPG is an international women’s NGO registered with UN ECOSOC and DGC, working across 122 countries with 115 branches and over 800 partner organizations. Their initiatives include strengthening women’s solidarity, promoting a culture of peace, delivering women’s peace education, and supporting the legislation of the DPCW.

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

IWPG Busan East Branch, Online Women’s Peace Education Program

November 20, 2025 0 Comments

IWPG Busan East Branch, Online Women’s Peace Education Program



The Busan East Branch of the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) announced on the 12th that it successfully completed the 25-3-2 Women’s Peace Education program, conducted online over a two-week period.

Under the slogan ‘The first teacher in our lives is our mother — it is you, women,’ the program was designed to help women recognize themselves as key agents of peace while developing their capacity as educators. The program consisted of eight sessions, and all participants who completed the course received an official IWPG Women’s Peace Instructor Certificate.

The core message delivered throughout the course was that “peace begins with respecting and loving oneself.” The lectures explained that even small changes in one's attitude can spread like dandelion seeds, influencing society and ultimately contributing to global peace.

Participant Ha Mi-yeon shared, “I realized that peace isn’t something grand; it begins with my small actions and attitudes. I want to change myself first and spread peace to those around me.”

According to IWPG, from 2018 to this year, 6,532 women from 95 countries have participated in the Women’s Peace Education program, with 4,099 completing the course. Furthermore, 411 certified Women’s Peace Instructors have been trained globally and continue to carry the message of peace within their communities.

Jang Myeong-ok, head of the IWPG Busan East Branch, stated that the program was “not merely about delivering knowledge, but about guiding participants to think for themselves and take action. I hope this becomes an opportunity for women to realize that they can be both the foundation and the bridge for peace.”

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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

IWPG Ulsan Branch Signs MOA with Ulsan Art Focus to Promote a Culture of Peace

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IWPG Ulsan Branch Signs MOA with 
Ulsan Art Focus to Promote a Culture of Peace



The Ulsan Branch of the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG), led by Director Choi Mi-rye, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Ulsan Art Focus, a local online media outlet represented by Park Joon-seop, to promote a culture of peace and strengthen community cooperation. The signing ceremony took place on October 31 at the IWPG Ulsan Branch office.

The agreement aims to spread the value of peace through the media and empower women’s peace leadership. Both organizations agreed to cooperate closely in various areas, including peace-related news and publicity, promotion of women’s peace activities and education programs, and campaigns to foster a peace culture within the local community.

CEO Park Joon-seop of Ulsan Art Focus said, “I deeply empathize with the social significance of IWPG’s peace initiatives. As a local media outlet, we will strive to raise awareness of the importance of peace and help citizens experience its value in their everyday lives.”

Director Choi Mi-rye of IWPG Ulsan Branch stated, “Peace is not the possession of a few, but a precious value that everyone should create together. Through this partnership, I hope citizens can come closer to the message of peace through the media.”

Through this agreement, the IWPG Ulsan Branch plans to strengthen its cooperation network with local media and continue promoting participatory peace programs and campaigns. The branch aims to take the lead in establishing a sustainable culture of peace based on women’s empowerment.

IWPG currently operates 115 branches in 122 countries and cooperates with more than 800 partner organizations in 68 countries. Under the vision of achieving “Sustainable World Peace,” IWPG continues to carry out various peace initiatives such as promoting peace culture, women’s peace education, and supporting the legislation of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW).

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

IWPG signs a Peace Art MOU with Czech artist Irena Procházková.

October 30, 2025 0 Comments

IWPG signs a Peace Art MOU with Czech artist Irena Procházková.




On October 10, the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Global Region 7, led by Director Eun-Kyung Kim, held an online MOU signing ceremony with Czech artist Irena Procházková to promote peace through art.

The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in the “Love of Peace Art Competition” and “Peace Art Exhibition,” expanding peace, empathy, and cultural exchange through art.

Since 2018, Irena Procházková has actively held solo and group exhibitions across Europe, the United States, and Asia, gaining attention for her work that merges art with social messages.

In September, she attended the 2025 World Women’s Peace Conference held in Cheongju, serving as a final judge for the 7th Love of Peace Art Competition, continuing her collaboration with IWPG.

The Peace Art Exhibition brings together artists of all ages—from children to professionals—to express messages of peace through art. Beyond a space for appreciation, it will integrate women’s peace education and the values of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) through workshops and creative programs.

The Love of Peace Art Competition encourages youth worldwide to rediscover the meaning of peace through creative artistic expression. National preliminaries, judging, and award ceremonies will foster global solidarity among young artists.

Director Eun-Kyung Kim stated, “Art is a powerful medium that connects hearts beyond borders. Through this agreement, we expect to strengthen women’s peace solidarity and promote the culture of peace in the Czech Republic.”

Irena Procházková shared, “It is an honor to share the value of peace through art. I look forward to further collaboration with IWPG.”

The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) is a UN-registered NGO under ECOSOC and the Department of Global Communications (DGC), headquartered in South Korea. It has 115 branches in 122 countries and collaborates with over 800 organizations in 68 nations.

With the vision of “Achieving Sustainable World Peace,” IWPG promotes women’s peace education, peace culture, and international solidarity, while supporting the legislation of the DPCW to end war and build lasting peace.

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Zambia’s first Islamic mosque reborn as a symbol of peace through HWPL mural volunteering.

October 28, 2025 0 Comments

Zambia’s first Islamic mosque reborn 
as a symbol of peace through HWPL mural volunteering.




The Chibolya Old Mosque, Zambia’s first Islamic mosque, has been reborn as a symbol of peace and harmony. Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) held a mural volunteer project in the Chibolya area of Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, delivering messages of hope and peace. This initiative marked the opening of the 1st Zambia Peace Summit, held from October 11 to 13.

The summit, co-hosted by HWPL and the local organization Family Development Initiatives (FDI), aimed to establish Zambia as a leading nation of peace. Distinguished attendees included Zambia’s Grand Mufti Asadullah Mwale, Senior Religious Officer Shikota Noanga from the Vice President’s Office, and Dr. Victor Kagoli from the Lusaka City Council. All emphasized the importance of interfaith harmony and international cooperation in building lasting peace.



Over 50 participants, including leaders from six different religions, youth volunteers, and local residents, took part in the mural project. They decorated the mosque’s outer walls with themes of “interfaith harmony,” “youth participation,” and “community unity.” The mural became more than an artwork—it stood as a living symbol of different faiths coming together to create peace.

Chibolya, often associated with crime and youth drug abuse, has long struggled with negative perceptions. HWPL chose this very place to transform it from a “symbol of conflict” into a “beacon of peace.” Through the mural work, the community found new opportunities for understanding, cooperation, and hope.



Volunteers shared that the activity went beyond art—it built trust between religions and empowered youth as agents of peace. One participant said, “By painting together, we learned to respect each other’s faith and culture.” The experience inspired young people in Chibolya to realize that peace begins with themselves.

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