IWPG Global Region 2 Collaborates with Egyptian NGO ‘SHAD’… Expanding the Peace Network
MOU Signed for Cooperation in Women’s Peace Education… Promoting Peace Awareness Based on Civil Society
Agreement Signed During CSW70 in New York
The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Global Region 2 (Director Seoyeon Lee) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Egyptian development NGO “Supportive Homeland Association for Development (SHAD)” on the 13th.
The signing ceremony was held at Conference Room E of the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA, during the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70).
About Supportive Homeland Association for Development (SHAD)
Organizational Background and Mission
SHAD is a Cairo-based Egyptian NGO established in 2015. It focuses on:
- Education
- Social development
- Women’s empowerment
- Poverty reduction
Community Work and International Collaboration
The organization operates across seven governorates in Egypt with around 900 volunteers. Its key activities include:
- Community-based development projects
- Educational programs promoting women’s rights
- Civic engagement initiatives
SHAD also contributes to international cooperation through participation in the Anna Lindh Foundation network, supporting cultural exchange and civil society collaboration across the Euro-Mediterranean region.
Purpose of the MOU
Expanding Peace Awareness and Cooperation
This agreement aims to combine IWPG’s peace education programs with SHAD’s local network to:
- Expand peace awareness within communities
- Strengthen civil society-based cooperation
- Promote sustainable peace initiatives
Key Areas of Cooperation
Joint Programs and Activities
Under this agreement, IWPG and SHAD will collaborate on:
- Introducing women’s peace education programs to SHAD members and volunteers
- Expanding peace education into local communities
- Organizing joint side events and roundtable discussions
- Promoting women’s empowerment initiatives
- Conducting international peace projects focused on intercultural dialogue
Statements from Leadership
IWPG Director Seoyeon Lee
Seoyeon Lee stated:
“It is meaningful to collaborate with SHAD, which has been working for community development and the advancement of women’s rights in Egypt. We will work together to help citizens understand and practice the values of peace through peace education.”
SHAD Head Dr. Maged Hosny Awad
Dr. Maged Hosny Awad said:
“Cooperation with IWPG will serve as an opportunity to further expand civil society-based peacebuilding efforts. We will strive to create sustainable peace through peace education and civic engagement programs.”
Future Plans
Strengthening Peace Education in Egypt
IWPG Global Region 2 plans to:
- Expand local peace education programs in Egypt
- Conduct joint workshops and collaborative initiatives
- Build a stronger civil society-based peace cooperation network
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