IWPG Global Region 2 Collaborates with Lebanese NGO ‘HDA’ on Women’s Peace Education

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Press Release

Customized peace education for Lebanon to be promoted… Expected to expand a culture of peace based on women’s leadership

DUBAI 04-02-2026:The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Global Region 2 (Director Seoyeon Lee) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for cooperation in peace education with the Lebanese humanitarian organization “Himaya Daeem Aataa Association (HDA)” on the 12th.

The signing ceremony took place at the East Lounge of the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA, during the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70).

1. Seunghee Yoo, Executive Secretary of IWPG Global Branch 2 (right), and Jeanne Kaadou, Representative of HDA, are conducting an MOU signing ceremony at the East Lounge inside the UN Headquarters in New York. Contact

About Himaya Daeem Aataa Association (HDA)

Humanitarian Efforts and Focus Areas

HDA is a Lebanese humanitarian NGO established in 2000 and based in Zgharta in northern Lebanon. The organization focuses on:

Protecting women’s rights
Addressing gender-based violence (GBV)
Supporting vulnerable populations

International Collaborations and Impact

Through partnerships with organizations such as UNICEF and the European Union (EU), HDA has:

Promoted refugee assistance programs
Led community development initiatives
Strengthened protection for women and children

Additionally HDA has built a strong national network by collaborating with approximately 300 organizations.

Purpose of the MOU

Promoting Peace and Protecting Women’s Rights

This agreement aims to promote a culture of peace and strengthen women’s rights in Lebanon a country facing ongoing conflict and social tensions.

Key Areas of Cooperation

Joint Initiatives Between IWPG and HDA

Under this agreement both organizations will collaborate in the following areas:

Implementing tailored peace education programs in Lebanon
Conducting capacity-building programs for women and children
Proposing peace-related policies to the international community

Statements from Leadership

IWPG Director Seoyeon Lee

Seoyeon Lee stated:
“This agreement was concluded to advance practical peace education in Lebanon where communities are facing difficulties due to conflict and social tensions. In cooperation with HDA we will actively support Lebanese women in becoming leaders who spread peace within their families and communities.”

HDA Founder Jeanne Kaadou

Jeanne Kaadou said:
“Cooperation with IWPG will add the value of sustainable peace to our humanitarian work. We hope this collaboration will bring positive change not only to Lebanon but to communities more broadly.”

Future Plans

Expanding Peace Education and Workshops

IWPG Global Region 2 plans to use this agreement to:

Strengthen local peace education programs
Conduct joint workshops in Lebanon
Expand global peace cooperation efforts

About IWPG

Global Peace Organization

IWPG is an international NGO registered with:

United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
United Nations Department of Global Communications (DGC)
Ministry of Gender Equality and Family of the Republic of Korea

The organization operates with:

115 branches in 122 countries
Around 900 partner organizations in 68 countries

Its mission is to promote sustainable world peace through global cooperation.