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IWPG Peace Monument Established in
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
– “I’m happy that people can now think of peace as part of their lives.”
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On June 22, IWPG Mongolia Branch held the IWPG Peace Monument Unveiling Ceremony in Bayanzurkh District. Bayanzurkh city officials, IWPG Peace Committee members, and approximately 100 citizens gathered to commemorate the peace activities in Bayanzurkh and bring the hearts of women all around the world together.
Bayarsaikhan Enkhbold, Governor of the 4th Municipal Subdistrict of Bayanzurkh District of Ulaanbaatar, signed an MOU with IWPG and said, “I’m happy that citizens can now think of peace as part of their daily lives through the Peace Monument. I hope IWPG collaborates with many of the local women to proceed with peace activities.”
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The students of Monte-Rosa School sang a song called “Good Future,” written by Monte-Rosa School teacher Y. Amgalang, moving the hearts of many people.
This monument was erected in a public park, where many people walk by. It is especially valuable because it was sponsored by individuals, cooperative organizations, and IWPG Peace Committee members.
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IWPG Mongolia Peace Assembly
`Women of Unity ? Light of the World`
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On June 20, IWPG Mongolia Branch held the IWPG Mongolia Peace Assembly “Women of Unity- Light of the World” at Ulaanbaatar Hotel in Mongolia. Women came together as one to light up peace and discuss IWPG’s peace achievements in Mongolia in the past year.
During this Assembly, 14 Peace Committees were established and 9 MOU/As were signed with organizations and public institutions. Also, 112 people were presented with the Peace Education Lecturer Education(PLTE) Completion Certificate, after taking the PLTE class that took place in Mongolia from last November to this April.
Bude Munkhtuya, former lawmaker and the representative of Association of Mothers with the Order of Famous Mothers, who was appointed as IWPG Advisory during the event, said, “I will help IWPG spread its peace activities all around Mongolia so more women can participate.”
The Chair of ‘Altan Mana-Chandmani Erdene’ Diyaan Meditation Association said, “I participated with 100 other members from my association. Peace is a dream for all. It is sacred and valuable. I am grateful that IWPG brought together so many Mongolian citizens under peace.”
The 350 women who participated in the Assembly became one to spread the light of peace. After the event ended, many of participants remained to share their thoughts and desires for peace with each other.
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The following IWPG Peace Committee Representative meeting was an opportunity for 40 newly appointed and existing to come together to discuss peace activities in each region of Mongolia. Regional Director Mi Sook Lim gave guidance on the overall direction of the Peace Committees and asked them to spearhead the spread of peace in Mongolia.
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5th International Loving-Peace Art Competition Preliminary Round and Award Ceremony
Drawing “a world of peace learned from nature” around the world.
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IWPG Global Region 2 held the preliminary round for the 5th International Loving-Peace Art Competition in Egypt for a month in June. This event was organized by the Youth Support Volunteer Group (YSVO) (Founder and CEO Emmanuel Zangako Peter), who signed a MOA with IWPG Global Region 2, and was jointly conducted by several schools, including the Greater Equatoria Community School, Good Shepherd Learning Center, Winner Primary School, Tigray Cultural Center, Wadi Nile a South Sudanese school, African Hope primary and secondary school. There were about 350 children and teenagers who participated.
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On June 15, IWPG Global Region 4 held the preliminary round of the 5th International Loving-Peace Art Competition at Dreamland International Academy in South Sudan. After a preliminary round was conducted at the school, 20 students participated in the international competition preliminary round.
The representative of Action Girls Africa, Kiiko Nadiya Suzan, who organized the competition shared, “Most of the students expressed their earnest desire for peace by drawing pictures of removing guns, which are tools for war. I am glad I was able to host today’s competition because I wanted to contribute to building world peace.” Abur Manyout (elementary group), Asante Edde (middle school group), and Roseline Yom (high school group) were honored 1st place.
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The Kenya Branch of IWPG co-hosted preliminaries for the 5th International Loving-Peace Art Competition with Greenyard Primary School and Kiaboeera Academy Primary School in Nairobi and Tabaka.
A heated competition was held with more than 110 children attending. The preliminary round will be held by the two schools, followed by an award ceremony that will be done at each school.
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The Dar es Salaam branch of Tanzania (Branch Manager Pendo Addie Mwasakyeni) of IWPG hosted the 5th International Loving-Peace Art Competition preliminary round on June 18. About 50 people, including children, teenagers, and parents from the region took part in this competition which was held under the theme “A World of Peace Learned from Nature”.
As this competition was held for the second time in Dar es Salaam, many parents’ active support and interest were shown. Branch Manager Pendo Addie Mwasakyeni said, “I hope there can be peace for the children, students, and families through the drawings. We are planning on expanding the art competition on a national level in Tanzania after IWPG is registered in the government.” The award ceremony will be held in Dar es Salaam in July.
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On June 24, the Bonteheuwel Peace Committee organized the 5th International Loving-Peace Art Competition” preliminary round in the Cape Town branch of South Africa at the Bonteheuwel Church auditorium. A total of 98 students participated in the competition of drawing peace.
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Sydney branch in Australia hosted the 5th International Loving-Peace Art Competition preliminary round at Granville Community Centre on June 25th with the theme “A World of Peace Learned from Nature”. This competition, which was held to spread the culture of peace to the children and teenagers, was co-hosted with AUSPAK Women’s Association and Pehchan TV. More than 200 people came to celebrate Eid al-Adha and more than 30 children participated in this peace art competition. Shafaq Jefferey, CEO of AUSTPAK Women’s Association and Pehchan TV, shared, “I am so glad to be able to host this art competition.” She also added, “I hope to continue this program that promotes peace to children with IWPG.”
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