WFWP Portugal - WOMEN AS TOOL OF PEACE, THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE FAMILY AND SOCIETY

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, WFWP Portugal President, Marta de Carvalho, was invited by the Visual Artist and Ambassador for Peace, the Architect, Irina ArtemUsa, to join the cast of Speakers at the Gathering entitled "WOMAN AS A TOOL OF PEACE, THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE FAMILY AND SOCIETY" , which she gave as part of her exhibition, at the Hotel dos Cavaleiros, in Torres Novas (a Municipality far 1:30h from Lisbon by car, to celebrate the International Women's Day. 

WFWP Portugal President took the theme: "The Contribution of Women in the Family to Positively Transform the Society", and prepared and sent her material to present, but she was far from expecting that would be pleasantly surprised. 

When she entered to the conference room, she came across to the photo of the Founders (Rev. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ha Han Moon), displayed on a large screen in the room Conference. They have taken it from the material she had sent to her presentation days before. 

Her heart got a "boom" of a great joy, as if a miracle of blessing was happening before her eyes. Looking at the Founders’ position from the stage, it seemed like they were welcoming the guests, the event and that place. 

She was so impressed, happy and grateful to see that, so that she could not contain her joy. She went directly to the Hostess, whom she shared saying that her event was very blessed, as well as was that place... It was an unprecedented scene. It had never happened before.  

There were 23 participants, including the Hotel’s Owner (a very spiritual man, who welcomed the event very warmly), as well as the Councilor for Culture of Torres Novas City Council.  

The space was nice and comfortable, the Councilor for Culture of the City Council gave words of closing event.  

It was a very good experience, people welcomed the Topic, we could get testimonies given by two women about their difficulties and at very end, we went to visit Irina's exhibition about Women. 

We could register a great interest among all the participants, while at the same time, was a very good opportunity for our Organization offer its vision on creating peaceful families to positively influence the Society, as well as to show its Activities and Projects around the World, while raising awareness on women´s positive impact.   

Everything went smooth, and by the owner’s Hotel request (Mr. Ali), on inviting us to return, but saying that he would like to see some men being included into our discussions next time so that they could give their point of view, we registered his concern as a good proposal to next time we may invite some men to join us as well as a great interest we arouse among the participants, because the people around agreed with this request.