VI Annual International Conference «Global Women’s Peace Network», dedicated to Mother’s Day, was held on April 24, 2013 in Kiev city House of Teachers. The conference organized by Women Federation for World Peace with cooperation of Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine and National Womens Councel of Ukraine.

Among the main issues discussed during the conference were the importance of joint efforts of women from different countries to create a peaceful society and the outcome of international events 2012-2013 years dedicated to the rights and roles of women, which was attended by representatives from the Women Federation for World Peace of Ukraine. In particular, the 33rd Assembly of the International Council of Women “Progress for Women is a Progress for All”, the World Assembly of Women Peacemaking Community in Las Vegas, USA, Moscow, Russia, 57 UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York USA.

Traditionally, during the conference was held annual awards ceremony “Woman of the Year”.

Welcomed address from Adviser to the Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine Taisia Kryvenko. She reads greetings from Minister Nataliya Korolevska.

Welcoming address from Vice-Chairman of the National Council of Women of Ukraine Lyudmila Porokhniak-Hanovska.

– It is my first visit to Ukraine, – says Caroline Handshin, Chairman of the European Chapter of Women Federation for World Peace. – I like it all: beautiful people, smiling faces. Thank you very much, Ms. Tatiana Kotseba for the invitation. You are doing greate work. Indeed a good family is the solution to all problems. I look forward to continue our cooperation.

For women was very nice to hear words of greetings from men. Honorable guest Vladimir Vovk, Deputy Director of Education, Youth and Sports Commity – Head of Family, Youth and Sports Department of the Kiev city administration, the father of three children, on behalf of the local government welcomes winners “Woman of the Year” Award and all the charming women in the audience.

Honored Artist of Ukraine Natalia Shelepnytska received the award in the category “Woman – Artist”. Natalia Shelepnytska gives musical greetings – song.

Chairman of the International NGO “Women’s Federation for World Peace” Ukraine Tatiana Kotseba welcomed the participants on the occasion of Mother’s Day.

During the award ceremony “Woman of the Year.” The winner in the category “Woman-Scientist”. Ella Libanova – Academician of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor, Honored Economist of Ukraine.

During the award ceremony “Woman of the Year.” The winner in the category “Woman-Doctor”. Maya Shabratko – ophthalmologist of highest category with 40 years of experience, Head of Arts Council of People’s Chorus of veterans of war and work “Frontovychka.”

During the award ceremony “Woman of the Year.” The winner in the category “Woman-Philanthropist.” Lydia Klevtsova – Branch Manager of the Firm “Prestige” concern “Biscuit-Chocolate”.

During the award ceremony “Woman of the Year.” The winner in the category “Woman-Social Worker.” Tatiana Zinchenko – Head of Labour and Social Protection of the Shevchenko district of Kiev City State Administration.

During the award ceremony “Woman of the Year.” The winner in the category “Woman-Teacher.” Valentina Tumanova – Deputy Minister of Education of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea (1996-2009), head of the Women’s Union of Crimea.

During the award ceremony “Woman of the Year.” The winner in the category “Woman Artist.” Shelepnytska Natalia – Honored Artist of Ukraine.

During the award ceremony “Woman of the Year.” The winner in the category “Woman-Mother of many children” Irina Arsentyeva  – mother of 12 children.

During the award ceremony “Woman of the Year.” The winner in the category “Woman-Public figure.” Tamila Bugaenko – Mykolaiv Oblast Committee of the Trade Union of employees of public institutions of Ukraine.

During the award ceremony “Woman of the Year.” The winner in the category “Woman-Politician.” Svetlana Sulimova – Director of Vinnytsia City Centre of Social Services for Family, Children and Youth, Member of the Regional Council, PhD in Public Administration.

During the award ceremony “Woman of the Year.” The winner in the category “Woman-Liquidator of the Chernobyl disaster” NinaPavlenko – Inspector of NGO “Foundation of Chernobyl invalids” of Desna district of Kyiv.

Congratulations to the winners of the “Woman of the Year” Award of all years.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE «GLOBAL WOMEN’S PEACE NETWORK» 2013