Peace Project Spreads Throughout Mali

Mali is named for the Mali Empire that at its peak in the 14th century covered an area about twice the size of modern-day France.

 

In the late 19th century, France seized control of Mali.

 

Now,

Mali is one of the conflict-ridden countries in Africa.

 

https://www.hwpl.kr/language/en/

 

Comprised of nine regions, Mali has various elements of conflict such as terrorism, rebellion, ethnic disputes, and slavery, resulting in numerous casualties in different regions.

 

Particularly, the northern region with high terrorist activities and the central region with frequent ethnic conflicts have produced the highest number of casualties. However, despite the support from numerous international organizations, including the UN, and foreign military forces, the situation remains unresolved.

 

What can we do for this situation?

 

In this regard, HWPL has initiated the WAO project to propose more fundamental solutions for peace by uniting with the people of Mali. In March 2023, they signed MOU with the city of Gao, a major city of the northern region.

 

In December 2023,

 

they did the same with the city of Yorosso, a city in the central region, and in January 2024, with the city of Masina in the central region, to institutionalize the WAO project.

 

WAO : We Are One!

 

Additionally, they have also agreed to sign MOU with key cities of Mopti and Segou in the central region.

 The cities that signed the MOU with HWPL have formed committees by recruiting experts in various fields regularly gathering and discussing the issues and solutions of respective cities.

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The attendees decided to focus on the encountering conflict by solving the problem of

‘Ignorance of Ethnic Roots and Traditions’

 

and agreed to invite experts from various backgrounds to discuss solutions to this issue.

 

Mr. Abdoulaye Goita, the mayor of Yorosso who attended the meeting, emphasized,

 

“HWPL’s WAO project is special in the aspect of how we approach to the minds of people”,

 

further stating that

 

“This is something that everyone in our city of Yorosso must collaborate on for peace.”

 

What would we do for a peaceworld?

 #PEACEWORLD #HWPL #WAO #SOLUTIONS #PEACE #DPCW_1038

International Women's Day 8 March

Did you know that in 1984,

 

Australia introduced the world’s first Women’s Budget Statement, paving the way for many others to follow suit.

 

Achieving gender equality and women’s well-being in all aspects of life is more crucial than ever

 

if

we want to create prosperous economies and a healthy planet.

                                                   However,

 

we are facing a key challenge: the alarming $360 billion annual deficit in gender-equality measures by 2030.

 

https://www.un.org/en/

 

The Official UN International Women’s Day commemoration

will be held in the ECOSOC Chamber.

 

This International Women’s Day,

let’s unite to transform challenges into opportunities and shape a better future for all!

 

#INTERNATIONAL_DAY #UN #WOMEN #ECOSCOC

#HWPL #DPCW_1038

 

Celebrating International Women's Day,

 

we thank the women who have worked so hard to create this international day.

Introducing the IPYG Affiliate Organization

 Jssor Youth Organization, an affiliate of IPYG, operates as an NGO in Tikar, located in southern Iraq. Under the leadership of Mr. Mortadha Abdillah, the organization mobilizes youth from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to engage in peace-building initiatives, including youth campaigns and efforts to combat sexual violence. Its activities align closely with UNSC Resolution 2250, contributing positively to Iraqi society.

 

The organization actively participates in the MENA Youth Engagement & Peacebuilding Working Group (YEPW), facilitating activities such as interviews and surveys to enhance the awareness and understanding of youth in the Middle East.

 

#YEPW #MIDDLE_EAST #NGO #PEACE

#TIKAR

#YOUTH #DPCW_1038 #HWPL

#PEACE_WORLD

#SECURITY

#PEACEBUILDING

 

 

These efforts aim to empower young people to play meaningful roles in promoting peace.

Lastly, here is a message from Ms. Yasmine Wertani, Program Manager of Jssor Youth Organization.

 

“Peace and security are not merely the absence of violence or the cessation of conflicts; they entail envisioning free and democratic societies that uphold principles of justice, dignity, and address social, political, and structural inequalities. 

Simply involving youth in peace processes falls short; they must actively engage in all political processes and decision-making affecting them and society. This aspect demands careful consideration in our endeavors towards peacebuilding.” 

Will you support peace-building initiatives, including youth campaigns and efforts to combat sexual violence?