GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, October 1, 2002: Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known affectionately worldwide as Amma, has been invited to give the keynote address at the Global Peace Initiative of Women Religious and Spiritual Leaders at the Palais des Nations (United Nations) in Geneva on Oct 7, 2002. For the first time in history, women leaders from religion, business and government representing every region, faith and tradition will gather in Geneva, Switzerland, on October 7 to claim a more active global role in peace building. More than five hundred women are expected to participate in the launching of this Global Peace Initiative of Women, including many prominent leaders from different sectors of society. Amma will lead a public prayer in the city of Geneva on Oct 6, while Brahmacharini Dipamrita Chaitanya, disciple of Amma, will represent Amma at seminars and workshops associated with the Global Peace Initiative of Women Religious and Spiritual Leaders on Oct 8 and 9. For further information on the summit, click “source” above.
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