The "Women's Leadership Through Peace, Security, and Education" conference held
at the House of Parliament in London on March 12, 2024, was a transformative event
that highlighted the vital role of women in shaping a better world.
Organised by the Women's Federation for World Peace UK, the conference brought
together a diverse group of speakers and participants to explore the intersection of
women's leadership, peace, security, and education.
The conference opened with Mr. Ben Everitt, Member of Parliament for Milton
Keynes North, emphasizing the importance of women's leadership in creating a more
peaceful and secure global community. His remarks set the stage for a series of
thought provoking discussions on how women can drive positive change through
education and in political participation.
One of the standout moments of the event was the moderation by Ms. Sharon
Nahawungu, Co-Director of the Young Women's Speech Contest UK. Her skilled
facilitation ensured that the conversations flowed smoothly, allowing for a rich
exchange of ideas among the speakers and participants.
During the event, Sonia Caweewat captivated the audience with her compelling tale.
From overcoming childhood adversity to clinching the 2023 young women's speech
contest, she highlighted the transformative influence of school support and sports
leadership programme. This backing bolstered her self belief, paving the way for
success within a nurturing community.
Prof. Sherry Delfani passionately called for investing in women, strongly believing
that when women experience peace and justice, it ripples out to benefit everyone.
She shed light on the pressing issue of violence against women, urging for financial
support to enhance women's education and projects.
Mitty Tohma touched hearts as she spoke about the gratitude and privilege women
in the UK have in terms of educational opportunities and the freedom to shape their
destinies. Her words on living for others and the vital link between security and
education resonated deeply with the audience.
Dr. Susan Izadkhan beautifully emphasized the transformative power of education in
creating safe spaces and highlighted the pivotal role women play as change makers
in society.
Nadiya Hussain brought a fresh perspective, stressing the importance of
understanding the deep rooted causes of issues and fostering collaboration among
stakeholders for lasting solutions.
During the interactive Q&A session, discussions bloomed around ways to harmonise
efforts with decision makers and businesses to engage in peaceful outcomes amidst
the turbulent global landscape. Ideas of inclusive decision making, empowering
women, promoting education, embracing teamwork, advocating for change, and
embracing sustainability were shared as keys to a brighter future.
The event concluded with poignant closing remarks from Mr. Everitt, who
passionately urged women to consider stepping into roles within the political sphere.
Stressing the crucial nature of women's contributions in shaping a balanced and
secure future, his words resonated as a call to action. Encouraging unity in sowing
seeds of positive change, he implored all present to join hands in creating a better
future for all.
