International Association of World Peace Advocates

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) is pleased to formally announce His Eminence, Amb. Capt. Kevin Nwokorie, the International Administrator (IAWPA), as the Head of Delegation to the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 25-30, 2026. As Head of Delegation, His Eminence will lead and represent IAWPA in high-level engagements, strategic dialogues, and collaborative initiatives aligned with the United Nations’ global efforts toward crime prevention, criminal justice reform, and sustainable peace. This appointment reflects IAWPA’s continued commitment to international cooperation, peace advocacy, and active participation in global policy-shaping platforms. Signed: International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA)

Brief Report on the Commemoration of the UN International Day of the Abolition of Modern Slavery Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso | 1 December 2025 The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) participated in the commemoration of the United Nations International Day of the Abolition of Modern Slavery in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The delegation was led by Amb. Dr. Vivian Anyanwu, alongside four other delegates. A conference was held at Sonia Hotel, Ouagadougou, with speeches and discussions involving IAWPA delegates, students, religious leaders, and the Inspector General of Police from the municipal authority. Key discussions focused on modern slavery and human trafficking. The delegation also paid courtesy visits to the South African and Nigerian Embassies, where discussions were held on collaboration to combat modern slavery. The event highlighted the continued global challenge of modern slavery and the importance of cooperation, awareness, and strong enforcement. IAWPA re...

All Eminent Peace Ambassadors are kindly informed of the High-Level Preparatory Meeting for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference: 26 – 27 January 2026  Dakar, Senegal Co-organized by: Senegal & United Arab Emirates This meeting is part of preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference and will bring together key stakeholders to discuss global water, sanitation, and climate issues. The event is open to professionals working in water, sanitation, and environmental sectors, including: • WASH Officers / Managers • Water Supply & Utility Managers • Water / Wastewater Engineers • Water & Sanitation Project Managers • Water Policy / Governance Officers         • Climate & Environmental Officers         • Humanitarian WASH Specialists All Eminent Peace Ambassadors and eligible professionals are encouraged to save the date. For inquiries, please contact the IAWPA Consular Office:   +234 707 765 39...

From deploying peacekeepers to conducting quiet – but at times heated – diplomacy, the UN Security Council sits at the heart of global decision-making on war and peace. As of January, five new countries will have a seat around the iconic horseshoe table. Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia and Liberia have begun two-year terms as non-permanent members, replacing Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone and Slovenia, whose terms ended last month. They join the other five non-permanent members – Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia – who will serve through the end of 2026, alongside the five nations who are a constant presence – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States. The P5, as permanent members are called, hold veto power, allowing any one of them to block the adoption of a substantive resolution, regardless of majority support. What the Security Council does Under the UN Charter, the Security Council has primary...

US President Donald Trump made the announcement on social media, and the US Attorney General said Mr. Maduro and his wife would face “the full wrath of American justice on American soil, in American courts,” based on a 2020 narcoterrorism indictment during the first Trump administration, in New York.  Nicolás Maduro Moros, President of Venezuela, delivering a speech at the UN General Assembly's 73rd session. UN Photo/Cia Pak The Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro addresses the United Nations General Assembly in 2018. The US operation began with overnight strikes in and around the capital, Caracas. Venezuela has declared a state of national emergency, with casualty figures and the extent of the damage yet to be confirmed. The Venezuelan Government denounced the act of “extremely serious military aggression” by the US, which followed months of increasing tension including a major military build up off the Venezuela coast and a series of deadly strikes on alleged drug trafficking boat...

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) is pleased to announce the United Nations Innovate4Cities Conference 2026, a global platform designed to create and strengthen opportunities for cities to turn ambition into action. By bridging science and policy, the conference empowers governments worldwide to deliver the transformative solutions urgently needed by cities across the globe. All Eminent Peace Ambassadors involved in Real Estate, Housing and Urban Development and other related business are hereby invited to attend this conference. The event presents valuable opportunities for investment, partnerships, and strategic engagement in sustainable urban development and innovative city projects. Event Details: Date: 21st – 24th June, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m.  Venue: United Nations Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya Participants are encouraged to take advantage of the investor focused opportunities available at this prestigious international conference. Please note that t...