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The audience, including a few brave men, responds enthusiastically.

The Permanent Mission of Nigeria and Permanent Mission of the Slovak Republic to the United Nations, in partnership with the Universal Peace Federation, sponsored “Women and the World at a Turning Point” hosted at Nigeria House, March 2 nd 2011.

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The audience, including a few brave men, responds enthusiastically.

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  1. The Permanent Mission of Nigeria and Permanent Mission of the Slovak Republic to the United Nations, in partnership with the Universal Peace Federation, sponsored “Women and the World at a Turning Point” hosted at Nigeria House, March 2nd 2011

  2. Moderator Mrs. Genie Kagawa introduces the Event Chairwoman, Her Excellency Mrs. U Joy Ogwu, Permanent Representative of the Nigerian UN Mission

  3. “Lions led by sheep will be defeated by sheep led by a lion,” said Ambassador Ogwu, “and we Africans know that in the pride, the leadership is provided by the lionesses”

  4. The audience, including a few brave men, responds enthusiastically.

  5. Congratulatory remarks from H.E. Mr. Nassir AbdulazizAl-Nasser of the State of Qatar, who was recently elected the next President of the UN General Assembly.

  6. The audience included UN Diplomats, NGO leaders, and local ministers

  7. H.E. Mr. Thomas Mayr-Harting from the Mission of Austria appreciates the collaborative relationship with Nigeria in the UN Security Council.

  8. Plenary Session participants from left: Mrs. Genie Kagawa (UPF); H.E. Mr. Nassir AbdulazizAl-Nasser (Qatar); H.E. Mrs. U Joy Ogwu (Nigeria); Dr. BabatundeOsotimenhin (UNFPA); H.E.Mr. Thomas Mayr-Harting (Austria); H.E. Mr. MilosKoterec (Slovokia)

  9. Dr. Eileen Borris, Director of Training and Program Development, Inst. for Mult-Track Diplomacy

  10. Ms. Mukamabano was one of lucky few to escape from the Rwandan genocide

  11. Mrs. Lynn Walsh, UPF, speaks on “Women and Social Transformation”

  12. Japanese soprano Ms. Seiko Lee sings Sibelius’ ‘Anthem of Peace’

  13. Ms. Tomiko Duggan, UPF Director for Embassy Relations and Public Affairs

  14. Speaker Ms. Sharon Slater (l) presents Ambassador U Joy Ogwu with copies of her latest books on motherhood and family

  15. H.E. Ms. Alysa Al-Thani, Ambassador of State of Qatar, speaks about the responsibilities of the media to portray women constructively.

  16. Lynn Walsh (UPF), Sharon Slater (Family Watch Intl.), Event Chairwoman H.E. Mrs. U Joy Ogwu (Nigeria), Genie Kagawa (UPF), Tomiko Duggan (UPF), Seiko Lee (Soprano and Peace Activist)

  17. Group Discussion: Women and Human Rights

  18. Group Discussion: “Women as Agents of Change.”

  19. Lunch break brings time to make new friends

  20. Moderator of the "Women as Interfaith Leaders", Rev. Tsu-Wei Zoe Chang, Interfaith Minister

  21. Mrs. Sharon Hamilton-Getz describes her spiritual journey and peace work

  22. Dr. Mahjabeen Hassan talks about how Muslim women need to speak up about their concerns and about the impact of their faith.

  23. Co-Director, The New Seminary for Interfaith Affairs speaks on "Oneness"

  24. The “Water of Life” Interfaith Ceremony

  25. Interfaith minister Rev. Tsu-Wei Zoe Chang during the Water of Life Interfaith Ceremony

  26. Ms. Hawaa El-Tayeb, Liaison Officer, UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations

  27. The finale: singing “Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.”

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