On the 14th December, International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Global Region 5 (Su Jin Park, Regional Director) hosted the ‘6th PLTE Completion Ceremony & Guidelines for Peace Lecturer’ online. Around 45 members from India and Africa, including 6th graduates attended this event, spending time in celebration and making pledges.
IWPG’s flagship program, PLTE, amis to achieve ‘Cessation of War and Spread of Peace Culture’. It is a process of training individuals to become lecturer who not only understand the meaning of peace but also practice and teach it.
This is a part of the remarks delivered by the 6th graduate of Bhakti Maniar from India, that PLTE is a process of cultivating leaders who practice peace beyond simple education.
The graduation ceremony on this day proceeded with various segments, including the screening of a promotional video, the graduate’s remarks, and the awarding of certificates.
Through Congratulatory message, she emphasized “Our aim is only one, to spread the message – “We are One”. Let’s work together for bringing peace in this world. And let’s work together for the cessation of war.” Along with that she highlighted “If we spread the message – “We are One” as a peace messenger, we can bring the drastic change in bringing peace” and sent a heartfelt congratulatory message to the graduates.
At the graduation ceremony, the graduates shared their reflections. Agatha Sushila Anthony Dias said “This journey has been transformative, deepening my understanding about peace and equipping me with valuable tools to contribute to a harmonious world. Together, we can create a world where peace prevails.” China Tapha pledged “The best thing that I found about this program was it actually had a major impact on my heart and some very moved me that I could values and virtues of IWPG that connected that resonated me worlds. In the workplace that I work for, all in the place where I socialize, I think I have already started talking and sharing about what IWPG has been doing. By attending this program, it has given me a broad spectrum of spreading the world of peace, to the people that I know.”
Seong Hyeon Yoon, Global Region 5 Peace Education Manager,described that “This PLTE is more than just an educational course, it is a stepping stone for women to grow into true peace leaders.” She encouraged participants to “shine as beacons of peace in their respective communities”. Along with that Su Jin Park, Regional Director stated that “T your efforts, developed through the PLTE, will be the starting point for achieving peace,”and expressed her anticipation for their active contributions.
Meanwhile, IWPG is a global women’s NGO registered with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the Department of Global Communications (DGC). There are 144 branches in 122 countries and 730 cooperative organization, working with the vision of achieving ‘sustainable world peace,’ it actively works to promote solidarity, spread a culture of peace, provide Women’s Peace Education, and advocate for and support the legislation of ‘DPCW.’
*Attached files
1. group photo of the 6th PLTE graduates and participants, united in chanting ‘We Are One‘ and reaffirming their commitment to peace.
2. Bhakti Maniar, graduate, is is sharing heartfelt reflections on their journey of becoming a peace lecturer.
3. Agatha Sushila Anthony Dias, graduate, is sharing heartfelt reflections on their journey of becoming a peace lecturer.
4. Larzy Varghees, Mumbai Peace Committee Representative, is delivering words of encouragement and congratulations to the graduates.
Su Jin Park, Regional Director, is reflecting on the significance of this graduation ceremony and delivering the closing remarks.
Seong Hyeon Yook, Peace Education Manager of Global Region 5, is urging graduates to embrace their roles as peace lecturers.
Four new Peace Lecturers have emerged through the 6th PLTE graduation ceremony.
Key Highlights of the Event:
1.Graduation Ceremony Segments:
•Screening of a promotional video.
•Graduate reflections on their transformative journey.
•Awarding of certificates to new peace lecturers.
2.Inspiring Remarks:
•Bhakti Maniar (Graduate from India): Highlighted PLTE as a platform for cultivating leaders who embody peace and go beyond education to actively practice and teach its principles.
•Agatha Sushila Anthony Dias (Graduate): Shared how the program deepened her understanding of peace and equipped her to contribute to a harmonious world.
•China Tapha (Graduate): Emphasized the profound impact of IWPG’s values on her life and her efforts to promote peace within her circles.
•Su Jin Park (Regional Director): Stressed the significance of graduates’ efforts as a foundation for achieving sustainable peace.
•Seong Hyeon Yoon (Peace Education Manager): Encouraged graduates to shine as beacons of peace within their communities.
3.Unified Message:
The event resonated with the slogan “We Are One”, encouraging participants to work collectively towards global peace and the cessation of war.
About IWPG:
IWPG is a globally recognized NGO affiliated with the United Nations ECOSOC and DGC. With 144 branches across 122 countries and 730 cooperative organizations, IWPG is dedicated to fostering solidarity, spreading a culture of peace, providing women’s peace education, and advocating for the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) legislation.
Attached Files:
The event featured various notable moments captured through photographs:
1.Group photo of the 6th PLTE graduates and participants, united in the chant “We Are One.”
2.Graduate Bhakti Maniar sharing reflections on becoming a peace lecturer.
3.Agatha Sushila Anthony Dias speaking about her transformative journey.
4.Larzy Varghees, Mumbai Peace Committee Representative, delivering words of encouragement.
5.Su Jin Park reflecting on the significance of the graduation.
6.Seong Hyeon Yoon urging participants to embrace their peace lecturer roles.
7.A group of four newly certified peace lecturers celebrated at the ceremony.
This milestone reinforces IWPG’s mission to train and empower women to lead global efforts in achieving a sustainable culture of peace.
