IWPG Signs MOU With Kids, Teens Resource Centre

… Promise Educational Partnership To Spread Peace In Africa

International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Global Region 1(Regional Director Na Hyeong Jeon) announced on June 21st that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) online with the Nigerian NGO Kids & Teens Resource Centre (Representative: Martin-Mary Falana) to establish a peace education program.

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Kids & Teens Resource Centre is an NGO officially registered with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) that promotes and supports the activities of governments and
stakeholders for the development of children and youth.

The signing ceremony was hosted by Chikodili Deborah Ekweozoh, IWPG Washington D.C. Branch Manager.

During the event, the two organizations agreed to provide women peace education content and curriculum, dispatch instructors and support management of training, issue certificates of completion and establish a system for post-activities, share guidelines for forming Peace Committees and Cooperate on international publicity efforts.

Martin-Mary Falana, the representative of Kids and Teens Resource Centre, said, “he is very pleased to sign the MOU, believing firmly believe this cooperation carries great significance for world peace”.

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“I hope we can spread peace to more women and help change the world”.

Na Hyeong Jeon, the Regional Director of IWPG Global Region 1, stated, “It is very meaningful to sign this MOU with Kids and Teens Resource Centre, as we share a common vision.

He expressed the hope to grow collaboration into a stronger partnership to become an international peace model.”

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After the signing ceremony, an orientation for the Peace Lecturer Training Education (PLTE) program was held.

In her congratulatory remarks, Ameh Betty, a graduate of Nigeria 25-1-1
PLTE class and the current Peace Committee Representative, said, “Peace education helps us understand the root causes of conflict and offers solutions.” She emphasized, “This education will bring positive change not only to individuals but also to families and communities. Please remember that peace begins with you, and I hope you complete the course.”

Nigerian women participating in PLTE will undergo a 10-session peace education program designed for global women leaders, preparing them to become instructors who can promote and teach peace in their communities.

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Meanwhile, IWPG is an international women’s NGO registered with both the United Nations ECOSOC and the Department of Global Communications(DGC). Through the solidarity of 4 billion women worldwide, IWPG carries out various initiatives such as advocating for the legislation of the
Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War(DPCW) and women’s peace education, to realize peace.

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