IWPG History

History
2013 — 2025

Justice · Education · Solidarity
We build the peace the world needs.

  1. 2013Founding Ceremony of IWPG
  2. 2015Registered with the UN Department of Global Communications
  3. 2016Declaration Ceremony of the DPCW
  4. 2018Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC
  5. 2019Proclamation of International Women’s Peace Day

2025

The 7th International Loving-Peace Art Competition
The 7th International Loving-Peace Art Competition
  1. 19 September

    Hosted the “2025 International Women’s Peace Conference”

    800+ domestic and international participants

  2. May – November

    Hosted the “8th International Peace Love Drawing Competition”

    33 countries, 89 cities, 15,492 children and youth participants

  3. 26 April – 4 May

    Held the “6th Commemoration of April 26 International Women’s Peace Day”

  4. 5–21 March

    Participated in the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW69)

    Theme: “Beijing+30: Reviewing and Accelerating the Implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action”

    • Co-hosted a Side Event with AU CIEFFA, AUC WGYD, and GIMAC (18 March)
    • Co-hosted an NGO Parallel Event with AIWC and BMIT (18 March)
  5. February – March

    Hosted the “OnlyPeace Conference”

  6. January – December

    Conducted the Peace Lecture Training and Education (PLTE) program

    64 countries, 4,252 enrolled, 4,099 certified

2024

Erected the IWPG Peace Monument in the Philippines
Erected the “IWPG Peace Monument” in the Philippines
  1. 19 September

    Hosted the “2024 International Women’s Peace Conference”

  2. August – September

    Convened the World Women Leaders’ Peace Forum

    17 countries, 250+ participants

  3. August – September

    Implemented the Multicultural Family Awareness Improvement Project 〈Wildflower Story〉

    330 sessions, 3,858 members, 847 multicultural families

  4. 1 August
    Key Milestone

    Erected the “IWPG Peace Monument” in the Philippines

  5. May – November

    Hosted the “6th International Peace Love Drawing Competition”

    53 countries, 130 cities, 23,052 children and youth participants

  6. 26 April – 4 May

    Hosted the “5th Commemoration of April 26 International Women’s Peace Day”

    43 countries, 92 cities, 4,586 participants

  7. 11–22 March

    Participated in the 68th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW68)

    Theme: “Ending Poverty, Strengthening Institutions, and Financing with a Gender Perspective for the Empowerment of Women and Girls”

    • Co-hosted a Side Event with Morocco (13 March)
    • Organized an NGO Parallel Event (18 March)
    • Conducted a working-level workshop with the Ministry of Women, Family and Children of Côte d’Ivoire
  8. February

    Hosted the “OnlyPeace Conference”

  9. January – December

    Signed Memoranda of Understanding with women’s civic organizations worldwide

    147 organizations, 25 countries

  10. January – December

    Conducted the Peace Lecture Training and Education (PLTE) program

    45 countries, 1,479 enrolled, 1,185 certified

2023

Participated in the 67th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW)
Participated in the 67th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW)
  1. 25 May

    Co-hosted of the “10th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and the Peace Walk”

  2. 26 April

    Hosted the “4th Commemoration of April 26 International Women’s Peace Day”

    Strengthening Global Women’s Partnerships for Sustainable Peace

  3. 14 March

    Co-hosted the “7th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)”

  4. 6–10 March
    Key Milestone

    Participated in the 67th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW)

    Innovation And Technological Change, And Education In The Digital Age For Achieving Gender Equality And The Empowerment Of All Women And Girls

    • Co-hosted a Side Event with the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare of South Sudan
    • Co-hosted a Side Event with the Ministry of Women, Family and Children of Côte d’Ivoire
    • Hosted an NGO Parallel Event
    • Attended an event hosted by the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations
  5. February

    Hosted the “OnlyPeace Conference” with participation from five countries

  6. 19 January

    Hosted the “6th International Branch Annual General Meeting” – Online

2022

  1. 19 September

    Hosted the “2022 International Women’s Peace Group Assembly”

    Women’s Cooperation for the Implementation of Sustainable Peace

  2. 18 September

    Co-hosted the “8th Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit”

  3. July – September

    Hosted the “World Women Leaders’ Peace Meeting”

  4. 25 May

    Co-hosted of the “9th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace”

    Institutionalizing Peace: Realizing the Collective Will for Peace

  5. 26 April

    Hosted the “3rd Commemoration of April 26 International Women’s Peace Day”

    Women’s Cooperation for the Realization of Sustainable Peace

  6. 14–25 March

    Participated in the 67th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW)

    • Co-hosted a Side Event with the Ministry of Women, Family and Children of Côte d’Ivoire – Amplifying the Voices, Leadership, and Decision-Making of Women’s Groups: Peace Education for Women’s Empowerment
    • Hosted an NGO Parallel Event
    • Operated an online exhibition booth
  7. March – December

    Sent a Letter of Request for the Cessation of War in Russia

    • Addressed to the UN Secretary-General, the UN Security Council Permanent Members, and 315 women’s organizations in 132 countries
    • Received replies from 25 organizations
  8. 14 March

    Co-hosted the “6th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)”

  9. May – November

    Hosted the “4th Loving-Peace Art Competition”

    Over 12,000 children and youth participating from 145 cities in 52 countries

  10. 6 March

    Hosted a rally opposing the Russo-Ukraine War

  11. 1 March

    Issued a Statement Regarding the Invasion of Ukraine by Russia

  12. February

    Hosted the Only Peace Conference

  13. 22 January

    Hosted the 5th International Branch Annual General Meeting online

  14. January – December

    Peace Lecturer Training Education (PLTE) for Women

    • 221 from 74 countries completed the course
    • 618 participated in the course
    • Produced 37 certified Women Peace Instructors

2021

  1. 16 November

    Hosted the 1st “World Women’s Peace Poetry Contest” Online

  2. October

    Held the PLTE (Peace Lecturer Training Education) Graduation Ceremony

    India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan

  3. 30 September

    Hosted the 2021 International Women’s Peace Lecturer Network

    Subtitle: The Power of Women Leading a World of Sustainable Peace

  4. 19 September

    Hosted the 2021 International Women’s Peace Conference

    Subtitle: The Role of 4 Billion Women in Realizing Sustainable Peace and Advancing Women’s Rights

  5. 18 September

    Co-hosted the 7th Anniversary of the HWPL September 18th World Peace Summit

  6. August

    Held the 3rd Global Women Leaders’ Peace Roundtable Across Domestic and International Branches

    • Organized the “Peace Education Forum” by Women Peace Lecturers (Conducted by branches and partners in Mongolia, Indonesia, Yemen, Iraq, India, Kenya, Burundi, South Sudan, Cameroon, Rwanda, and others)
  7. July

    Held the 2021 Mid-Year Review Meeting with 10 Countries

    Including participants from the Middle East, Africa, and Australia

    • Hosted the Preliminary Awards Ceremony for the 3rd “Peace-Loving Drawing International Contest” (Conducted across branches in Korea and participating countries worldwide)
  8. 31 July

    Panel Talk with Peace Lecturers from Myanmar

    Theme: Exploring Strategies to Promote a Culture of Peace

  9. June – July

    Hosted the Preliminary Round of the 3rd “Peace-Loving Drawing International Contest”

    • Held in 100+ cities across 28 countries
    • Over 5,000 children and youth participated (including Korea, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Armenia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Los Angeles (USA), Nigeria, Kenya, South Sudan, Cameroon, North Macedonia, Australia, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Cambodia, Japan, Sri Lanka, India, and others)
  10. 25 June

    Held the PLTE (Peace Lecturer Training Education) Graduation Ceremony

    • 21 graduates from the Mongolia and Berlin (Germany) branches
  11. 11 June

    Held a Group Meeting for Women Peace Lecturer Graduates

    • Participants from Jordan, Iraq, Tanzania, and other countries
  12. 26–31 May

    Berlin Branch Conducted the PLTE Intensive Program

    • Co-hosted with Politelink
    • 26 participants from 10 countries attended
  13. 25 May

    Co-hosted the 8th Anniversary of the HWPL Declaration of World Peace

    Subtitle: Supporting Civil-Led Peace Initiatives and Action Plans through Global Networks

  14. 15 May

    IWPG North Macedonia Peace Committee Carried Out the “Planting Flowers of Peace” Campaign

  15. 8 May

    Hosted the “IWPG Africa Peace Webinar”

    Subtitle: Sharing Conflict Situations Across African Countries and Exploring the Path to Peace

  16. April

    Held a PLTE Graduate Group Meeting

    • Participants from the Middle East and Africa
  17. 26 April

    Hosted the 2nd Anniversary of the International Women’s Peace Day Online

    Subtitle: 3.8 Billion Women United for the Cessation of War and Realization of Peace

  18. March

    Held the Women Peace Lecturer Representatives’ Meeting and Group Session

    • Participants from Mongolia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, India, and Sri Lanka
    • Hosted the “OnlyPeace Conference” – Participating branches: Indonesia, Burundi, South Sudan, Korea (Seoul-Gyeonggi Southern Branch, Seoul-Gyeonggi Northern Branch, Gangwon Branch)
  19. 28 March

    Held the 1st Quarter Regular Meeting of Women Peace Lecturers

    • Attended by 30+ lecturers from Nigeria, Los Angeles (USA), Colombia, Spain, and Venezuela
  20. 27 March

    Held a Roundtable for PLTE (Peace Lecturer Training Education) Graduates

    • Participants from Myanmar, Cameroon, Germany, South Sudan, and Burundi
  21. 25 March

    IWPG Issued a Statement on the Violent Conflict in Myanmar

  22. 15–26 March

    Participated in the Virtual Expo Hosted by the 65th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW)

  23. 14 March

    Co-hosted the 5th Anniversary of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)

  24. 9 March

    Hosted the “IWPG Berlin Women & Peace Webinar”

    Subtitle: Women as Protagonists of Peace

  25. 8 March

    IWPG Australia Branch Hosted the “2021 Pan-African Australian Network Women Leaders Roundtable”

  26. February

    Hosted the “OnlyPeace Conference”

    • Participating branches and countries: Gwangju-Jeonnam Branch, Daejeon-Chungcheong Branch, Incheon Branch (Republic of Korea), Bangladesh, Afghanistan, India, and others
  27. 27 February

    Held a Meeting with the Chairpersons of the IWPG Mongolia Peace Committees

    • Representing four regions: Ulaanbaatar, Govisümber, Zamiin-Uud, and Bayanzürkh
  28. 13 February

    Hosted a Webinar by the IWPG Sydney Branch (Australia)

    Subtitle: The Impact of COVID-19 on Peacebuilding Efforts

  29. January

    Held the Online Regular Meeting for Global Women’s Peace

    • Participants: IWPG branches in Australia and Berlin (Germany), and a regional alliance from four African countries — Morocco, Mali, Madagascar, and Côte d’Ivoire
    • Hosted the IWPG Peace Committee Meeting – Participants from Dili (Timor-Leste), North Macedonia, Albania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
  30. 24 January

    Hosted the “Women and Peace Webinar”

    Theme: The Role of Women in Combating COVID-19 and Restoring Communities

    • Participants from Nigeria, Uzbekistan, the U.S. (Los Angeles & Washington, D.C.), Indonesia, the Philippines, Fukuoka (Japan), Hong Kong, Colombia, and Ukraine (Joint Initiative)
  31. 19 January

    Hosted the 4th IWPG International Headquarters Conference Online

  32. January – December

    Signed 70 MOAs/MOUs with 9 Countries

    Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Tanzania, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Egypt, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya

    • Peace Lecturer Training Education (PLTE) for Women – 939 completions and 616 attendees from 68 countries
    • 46 certified Women Peace Lecturers (including participants from Korea, the United States, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Myanmar, India, Burundi, Mongolia, Lebanon, Iraq, Indonesia, the DRC, Japan, Sri Lanka, and others)

2020

  1. 24 December

    IWPG Jeonbuk Jeonju Branch Visited the Jeonju Community Child Center (MOA Partner Organization) for Volunteer Activities Supporting Children

  2. 19 December

    IWPG Manila Branch (Philippines) Hosted an Online Women’s Peace Forum

    Theme: Legal Protection for the Safeguarding of Women’s Rights

  3. 17 December

    IWPG Incheon Branch and Berlin Branch (Germany) Co-hosted a Women’s Peace Webinar

    Theme: Women as Protagonists of Peace

  4. 28 November

    Co-hosted the “Shaping the 2020 World Peace Citizen Webinar” with HWPL

    Theme: Climate Change and Conflict

  5. 17 November

    IWPG Busan–Gyeongnam Eastern Branch Conducted Volunteer Activities at the UN Memorial Cemetery

    • Environmental cleanup and tribute to Korean War veterans
  6. 16 November

    IWPG Indonesia Branch Hosted a Women’s Webinar in Commemoration of the International Day for Tolerance

    Theme: The Role of Women in Practicing Global Tolerance and Peace

  7. 7 November

    IWPG Los Angeles Branch (USA) Hosted a Women’s Rights Webinar

    Theme: Promoting Tolerance Through Acts of Kindness as an International Community

  8. 29 October

    IWPG Daejeon–Chungcheong Branch Donated 860 Blood Donation Certificates to Help a High School Girl with Acute Leukemia

  9. 24 October

    IWPG Gwangju–Jeonnam Branch Hosted a Women’s Peace Webinar with 11 Countries

    • Co-hosted by the Ethiopian Women’s Union Network, Women and Development (Georgia), and Building Inclusive Society (Tanzania)
    • Theme: The Impact of COVID-19 on Women’s Rights
  10. 20 October – 14 December

    Conducted the “Overcoming COVID-19: Neighborly Love Sharing Campaign” in Tirana, Albania

    • Jointly organized by IWPG and UAW (Union of Albanian Women)
  11. 16 October

    IWPG Melbourne Branch (Australia) Hosted a Women’s Peace Webinar

    Theme: The Role of Women Amid Disasters and Crises in 2020

  12. 31 July – 12 October

    IWPG Busan–Gyeongnam Western Branch Conducted an Environmental Cleanup Campaign in Busan

    • In collaboration with the Busan Environmental Civic Alliance
  13. 9 October

    IWPG Indonesia Branch Hosted a Women’s Webinar

    Theme: SOS for Protection from Violence

  14. 30 September

    IWPG Washington, D.C. Branch (USA) Hosted a Women’s Rights Webinar

    Theme: The Impact of COVID-19 on Women’s Rights

  15. 25 September

    IWPG Los Angeles Branch (USA) Hosted a Women’s Rights Webinar

    Theme: Advancing Human Rights, Women’s Rights, and Religious Freedoms in North America

  16. 19 September

    IWPG Philippines Branch Hosted the “Peace Network Forum” Online

    Theme: Strengthening the Role of Women in Spreading a Culture of Peace

  17. 18 September

    IWPG Indonesia Branch Hosted a Women’s Webinar

    Theme: Exploring Solutions for Victims of Discrimination and Violence Against Women

  18. 29 August

    IWPG Gangwon Branch Hosted a Southern Africa Women’s Peace Webinar

    Theme: Women and Education Amid Human Rights Violations

    • Participants from six countries, including South Africa, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, and Lesotho
  19. 10 January

    Hosted the 3rd IWPG International Headquarters Conference

2019

  1. 17 December

    Press Conference and Rally Against Unfair and Abusive Administrative Practices

  2. 19 October

    Hosted the Awards Ceremony for the 2nd Peace-Loving Drawing International Contest

  3. 19 September

    Hosted the 2019 International Women’s Peace Conference

  4. 18–19 September

    Co-hosted the 5th Anniversary of the HWPL 9.18 World Peace Summit

  5. 22–29 August

    Hosted the 2nd Women Leaders’ Peace Roundtable

  6. 15 June – 31 July

    Hosted the 2nd Peace-Loving Drawing International Contest

  7. 25 May

    Co-hosted the 6th Anniversary of the HWPL Declaration of World Peace and the Peace Walk for the Cessation of War

  8. 5 May

    Hosted the 2nd IWPG International Headquarters Conference

  9. 26 April – 12 May
    Key Milestone

    Proclamation Ceremony of the International Women’s Peace Day

  10. 14 March

    Co-hosted the 3rd Anniversary of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)

  11. 10–13 March

    Participated in and Delivered a Speech at the 63rd United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW) Annual Session

  12. 14 January

    Press Conference and Rally to Denounce the Violation of Women’s Rights and Raise Public Outcry

2018

  1. 13 December

    Press Conference Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Calling for the Restoration of Women’s Rights in Neglected Areas

  2. September

    Hosted the 2018 World Former and Current First Ladies’ Peace Forum

    • Hosted the 2018 World Women’s Network Forum
  3. 16–19 September

    Co-hosted the 4th Anniversary of the HWPL 9.18 World Peace Summit

  4. 14–30 August

    Hosted the Only Peace Conference

  5. July

    Hosted the 1st Women Leaders’ Peace Invitation Roundtable

  6. 10–31 July

    Global Campaign for the Restoration of Women’s Human Rights

  7. 23–30 June

    Hosted the 1st “Peace-Loving Drawing International Contest”

  8. 25 May

    Co-hosted the 5th Anniversary of the HWPL Declaration of World Peace and the Peace Walk for the Cessation of War

  9. 4 May
    Key Milestone

    Obtained Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC)

  10. 26–27 April

    Hosted an Event Supporting the Successful 3rd Inter-Korean Summit

  11. 15–17 March

    Participated in the 62nd United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW) Annual Session

  12. 14 March

    Co-hosted the 2nd Anniversary of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)

  13. 24 February – 8 March

    Hosted the “World Peace Prayer Fireworks Festival” Commemorating the 110th Anniversary of International Women’s Day Established by the UN

  14. 3–8 February

    Held the “We Are the World, One World” Festival for the Success of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics

    • Organized by 15 branches across South Korea
  15. 4 January – 30 April

    Overseas Campaign for 10 Million Signatures Urging the Conclusion of the Korean Peninsula War-End Peace Agreement

2017

  1. 19 December

    Progress Report and Press Conference on the Campaign for 10 Million Signatures Urging the Conclusion of the Korean Peninsula War-End Peace Agreement

  2. 3 November – 31 December

    Campaign for 10 Million Signatures Urging the Conclusion of the Korean Peninsula War-End Peace Agreement

  3. 3 November – 11 November

    Issued a Statement Urging the Conclusion of the Korean Peninsula War-End Peace Agreement

  4. 19 October

    Hosted the 1st IWPG International Headquarters Conference

  5. 19 September

    Hosted the 2017 World Women’s Network Forum

  6. 17–19 September

    Co-hosted the 3rd Anniversary of the HWPL 9.18 World Peace Summit

  7. 24 August – 12 December

    Hosted the Only Peace Conference

  8. 15 August

    Hosted the 72nd Anniversary Commemoration of Korea’s Liberation Day, “Long Live Korean Independence”

  9. 25 June

    Hosted the 64th Anniversary Peace Concert Commemorating the Armistice Agreement

  10. 25 May

    Co-hosted the 4th Anniversary of the HWPL Declaration of World Peace and the Peace Walk for the Cessation of War

  11. 14 March

    Co-hosted the 1st Anniversary of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)

  12. 8 March

    Domestic Branch Volunteer Service at Orphanages in Commemoration of UN-designated International Women’s Day

2016

  1. 19 September

    Hosted the 2016 World Women’s Network Forum

  2. 17–19 September

    Co-hosted the 2nd Anniversary of the HWPL 9.18 World Peace Summit

  3. 25 May

    Co-hosted the 3rd Anniversary of the HWPL Declaration of World Peace and the Peace Walk for the Cessation of War

  4. 15 March

    Launched the International Law Advocacy Committee

  5. 14 March
    Key Milestone

    Co-hosted the Declaration Ceremony of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)

  6. 8 March

    IWPG Peace Campaign in Commemoration of the UN-designated International Women’s Day

    132 Countries

  7. 19 January

    Hosted the 2016 IWPG Network Peace Forum

2015

  1. 4 December

    Held a Peace Rally Advocating for Youth and Women between Israel and Palestine

  2. November
    Key Milestone

    Registered with the United Nations Department of Global Communications (formerly DPI)

  3. 13 November

    Hosted the IWPG Network Peace Forum in London, United Kingdom

  4. 5 November

    Hosted the IWPG Network Peace Forum in Seoul

  5. 31 March

    Hosted the African IWPG Women Leaders’ Peace Conference

2014

  1. 15–20 September

    Launched the World Women’s Network of the Peace Summit

  2. 8 March

    Event Commemorating the UN-designated International Women’s Day

  3. 4 February

    Hosted a Peace Lecture in Seoul

  4. January

    Hosted the Women’s Peace Conference in the Philippines

2013

  1. 24 September
    Key Milestone

    Founding Ceremony of the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG)