Hidden away are Beijing’s rooms with no view

The now demolished Kowloon Walled City, Hong Kong, once housed as many as 35,000 residents.  Brothels, opium dens and cocaine parlors were the norm during the time when Japanese imperial forces were at its peak in the mid-twentieth century.  The Second World War came with a heap of social and economic difficulties that channeled a way to a society of idleness.  Refugees fleeing from Japan found the walled city as an enclave to find sanctuary under China’s wing.   The lack of government enforcement from the Chinese and British to prevent an influx of Japanese citizens after the Japanese surrender, due to their ‘hands-off’ policy, the walled city became a territory of crime and drugs.

A glimmer of hope for Kenya as they bid for 2024 Olympics

History has witnessed great anchors: India saw Gandhi; Nelson Madela for South Africa; Malcom X for African Americans and now, Obama for the USA.  Kenya had Jomo Kenyatta.  His emergence was a crevice of light through the turmoil imposed by the colonial’s policy of ‘divide and rule’ in the late nineteenth century.

Human Rights: Unempowered and Dispossessed

Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) hosted the European Leadership Conference (ELC) at the House of Lords (15^th– 16^th June), which specifically focused on the unempowered and dispossessed. June 15^th saw a marathon of inspirational speakers and delegates from different walks of life voicing their thoughts, ideas and perceptions on the role of politics, religion and security and its relation with society both regionally and globally.

An Evening with Sheridan Mangal

Universal Peace Federation Youth UK and Women’s Federation for World Peace Youth UK were fortunate to have an inspirational and moving speaker in their presence.  Sheridan Mangal who retains over 30 years experience in the financial markets, shared his experiences from both his personal and professional life, a meeting hosted at Lancaster Gate on May 8^th.

An Evening with Rioch Edwards-Brown and Ian Brown

Universal Peace Federation Youth UK and Women’s Federation for World Peace Youth UK were fortunate to have two awe-inspiring individuals in their presence.  Rioch Edwards-Brown who has over 16 years experience as a TV researcher and media campaigner and Ian Brown, who has worked in the television industry for more than 20 years, gave a moving interview on their personal and professional journey, a meeting held at Lancaster Gate on April 5^th.  Around 40 passionate young people gathered for an evening they will surely remember.

An Evening with Roya Kashefi

Commemorating International Women’s Day, Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) Youth UK and United Nations Youth Association (UNYD) were fortunate to have an inspiring individual in their presence.  Roya Kashefi, an Iranian human rights lawyer, shared her opinions on the role of women before and after the Iranian Revolution (1978-1979), a meeting hosted at Queen Mary University (University of London) on March 6^th.