International Association of World Peace Advocates

 

IAWPA Rivers State Chapter is thrilled to invite you to: "Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria: Bridging Gaps, Creating Opportunities" Join us on 9th April 2026, 10am prompt at Sweet Spirit Hotel, Danag, #79 Ken Saro Wiwa Stadium Road, Port Harcourt! Theme: Innovative solutions to bridge development gaps We're calling all our incredible Eminent Peace Ambassadors in Rivers State Chapter! This event is a MUST-ATTEND as we come together to drive Nigeria's development through SDGs. Let's bridge gaps, create opportunities, and build a better future! Your presence will add immense value! 😊 See you there!

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) extends warm greetings to Muslim faithful across the globe on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. As the Ramadan fast concludes, we urge everyone to use this celebration to reflect on unity, compassion, and our shared responsibility to make the world a better place for all. May the discipline, charity, and spiritual renewal of Ramadan translate into lasting benefits for our country and the world: stronger families and communities, reduced hunger through sustained generosity, deeper interfaith harmony, a renewed commitment to justice and human dignity, peaceful coexistence across divides, and a culture of service that drives sustainable development. Eid Mubarak! P.Amb. Emmanuel Nkweke International Spokesman, IAWPA

The Middle East war could cause the worst disruption to lifesaving humanitarian work since COVID, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Tuesday, as the  “The Secretary-General asserts once more that the war in the Middle East must stop,” said António Guterres in a statement issued by the UN Spokesperson’s Office in New York.  He added that all Security Council resolutions regarding the end of Middle East conflicts must be implemented, including resolution 2817, which demanded an end to Iran’s attacks on neighbouring States.  Return to COVID-era disruption “Beyond the immediate fallout in Lebanon, the conflict has also caused major knock-on effects on global humanitarian operations; we are really feeling the pain on this,” WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau told reporters in Geneva. “Our supply chains may really be on the brink of the most severe disruption since COVID and the Ukraine war back in 2022.” Mr. Skau said that relief operations are suffering from lon...

Abuja, Nigeria— The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA), through its International Spokesman, P.Amb. Emmanuel Nkweke, has announced a change of the Association’s logo and official titles to better reflect its commitment to promoting peace and to increase its visibility globally . P.Amb. Nkweke disclosed that the decision was made after the International Management Committee met via Zoom at its 278th meeting, which was convened to position the Association for greater performance and impact. He explained that the update which is with immediate effect, is also aimed at complying with directives of the United Nations, which require organisations with Special Consultative Status under the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to clearly emphasise the centrality of peace in their public engagements and identity. Consequently, all Eminent Peace Ambassadors shall henceforth be identified and addressed as P.Amb whenever they are being recognised in programmes, publications...

Founder of the Young Female for Leadership Network (YFFLN), Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack, has called on young women to intentionally develop leadership skills, participate in civic activities and use communication as a tool for societal transformation. Sydney-Jack made the call during the 2026 International Women’s Day commemoration organised by the network at the Department of Mass Communication, Imo State University. The event brought together students, lecturers, gender advocates and development partners to discuss leadership development and empowerment for young women. Delivering a keynote address titled “Give to Gain: From Skills to Empowerment,” Sydney-Jack described the media as a powerful instrument capable of shaping national narratives and influencing social change. “Media is not just about microphones and cameras. Media is about power, the power to shape narratives, challenge injustice and amplify voices that history has tried to silence,” she said. According to the broadcas...