IWPG Global 8 and INLW Sign Peace Partnership MOU

 Expanding Global Peace Partnerships

On September 18 in Cheongju, the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Global 8 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Network of Liberal Women (INLW), marking a new step in accelerating global peace activities through women’s leadership. The signing ceremony was attended by Kim Eun-hee, Director of IWPG Global 8, and Khadija El Morabit, President of INLW, along with Ruth Richardson, INLW Secretary-General and Advisor, who visited Korea to participate in the 2025 World Women’s Peace Conference.

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in the Netherlands, INLW is an international NGO that promotes liberal values, women’s empowerment, and greater participation of women in politics.

Areas of Cooperation

Under the new agreement, IWPG and INLW pledged close cooperation in multiple fields:

• Jointly hosting peace forums across regions

• Providing peace education programs for women and children

• Supporting the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) in the process of becoming international law

• Promoting peace culture and arts activities

• Advancing human rights–based peace initiatives

• Encouraging women’s active roles in peacebuilding through global campaigns

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to practical and sustainable efforts that go beyond symbolic gestures.

Voices from the Leaders

Kim Eun-hee, IWPG Global 8 Director, expressed gratitude, stating:

“Through this agreement, we can further expand peace activities led by women around the world. I deeply thank the INLW representatives for visiting Korea to make this possible.”

Khadija El Morabit, INLW President, emphasized the significance of the collaboration:

“We are delighted to build this partnership with IWPG, which is carrying out peace initiatives worldwide. This MOU is not just a one-time exchange, but the beginning of long-term, practical cooperation between international women’s organizations. We hope our joint efforts for peace and women’s rights will spread globally.”

IWPG’s Global Impact

IWPG is a women’s NGO registered under the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the UN Department of Global Communications (DGC). With 115 branches in 122 countries and more than 800 partner organizations in 68 nations, IWPG continues to advance its vision of “achieving sustainable world peace.”

Its core initiatives include:

• Expanding global networks of solidarity

• Spreading peace culture through international campaigns and arts

• Promoting women’s peace education

• Advocating for the DPCW to gain international legal recognition

Through the new partnership with INLW, IWPG is reinforcing its role as a global platform where women lead the way in building a peaceful and harmonious future.

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