The document outlines programs organized by the Universal Peace Federation in March 2014 focused on the theme 'equality for women is progress for all.' It emphasizes the connection between gender equality and positive outcomes in economic growth, peace agreements, and social legislation. Various forums and events took place in multiple countries, highlighting women's roles in society and the importance of their contributions.

1. PROGRAMS ORGANIZED BY
THE UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION
MARCH 2014
THEME FOR 2014: “EQUALITY FOR WOMEN IS
PROGRESS FOR ALL”
Argentina, Estonia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal,
Peru, Portugal, Russia, UK, USA

2. Theme for 2014: “Equality for Women
Is Progress for All”
“Countries with more gender equality have better
economic growth. Companies with more women leaders
perform better. Peace agreements that include women are
more durable. Parliaments with more women enact more
legislation on key social issues such as health, education,
anti-discrimination and child support. The evidence is
clear: equality for women means progress for all.”
– UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

3. BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: RECOGNIZING WOMEN
FOR THEIR SERVICE TO OTHERS

4. TALLINN, ESTONIA: FORUM ON THE ROLE OF
WOMEN IN ESTONIA, IRELAND AND KOREA

5. STUTTGART, GERMANY: FORUM ON THE ROLE OF
WOMEN THROUGHOUT THE AGES

6. NEW DELHI, INDIA: ESTABLISHING A PEACE CLUB AT
DELHI UNIVERSITY

7. MEDAN, INDONESIA: PRESENTATION ON THE
ROLE OF WOMEN IN PEACEBUILDING

8. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: A PROGRAM ON SELF
DEVELOPMENT AND THE ART OF BEING HAPPY

9. KATHMANDU, NEPAL: FEEDING RESIDENTS OF A
NURSING HOME IN NISHAHAYA SEWA SADAN

10. LIMA, PERU: FORUM AT THE CONGRESS ON THE
CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES OF WOMEN

11. LISBON, PORTUGAL: FORUM ON WOMEN –
FAMILY, CAREER AND SOCIETY

12. KAZAN, RUSSIA: FORUM ON THE ROLE OF
WOMEN IN MODERN POLITICS

13. NOVOSIBIRSK, RUSSIA: FORUM ON THE PEACEMAKING
POTENTIAL OF SIBERIAN WOMEN

14. YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA: WORKSHOP ON FAMILY
VALUES

15. LONDON, UK: FORUM IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS
ON “INSPIRING CHANGE”

16. WASHINGTON DC, USA: FORUM AT THE RAYBURN
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OFFICE BUILDING