September 20-21, 2025 World Trade Center, Moscow City, Russia
On September 20-21, 2025, the Second Congress of the World Organization of Writers (WOW) convened in Moscow, bringing together literary luminaries from over 60 countries. The event, themed “Peace and Unity of Humanity,” showcased works in six languages, celebrating the power of literature to foster global harmony. Among the distinguished honorees was Filipino poet Eden Soriano Trinidad, who was awarded the prestigious World Organization of Writers Medal “For Outstanding Achievements in the Development of World Literature.”
The congress coincided with the First World Public Assembly, held under the motto “A New World of Conscious Unity.” This historic summit drew over 4,000 delegates from more than 150 countries, emphasizing humanitarian dialogue as a vital tool for peace, development, and unity in the modern era. WOW President Margarita Al highlighted the event’s significance, stating, “Authors from more than 60 countries gathered in Moscow. Their works were presented in six languages and were dedicated to the main theme of the congress—peace and unity of humanity.”
Eden Soriano Trinidad, representing the Republic of the Philippines, stood out among an esteemed group of international laureates. Her work, recognized for its profound impact on global literature, earned her a place alongside other notable recipients of the WOW Medal, including:
Kosimzoda Abdulkakhhor Sattor (Tajikistan)
Bakhytkhodzha Rustemov (Kazakhstan)
Marcel Salimov (Russia-Tatarstan)
Aminur Rahmon (Bangladesh)
Bill Ndi (USA, Cameroon)
Prithviraj Thaur (India)
Mirta Liliana Ramirez (Argentina)
Eugene Ebode (Morocco)
Keamogetsi Yosef Molapong (Namibia)
Alex Paousides (Cuba)
Shirani Rajapakse (Sri Lanka)
Egara Kabaji (Kenya)
John Rusimbi (Rwanda)
Richard Ali (Congo)
Lucille Mudenda (Zambia)
Umar Yusuf Ali (Djibouti)
Janga Bahadur Chauhan (Nepal)
Vakhtang Abkhazov (Abkhaziston)
Kuluev Kozhogeladi (Kyrgyzstan)
Trinidad’s work, celebrated for its profound contributions to global literature, aligns with the congress’s mission to foster peace and unity through the written word. Her recognition at this historic gathering underscores her role as a literary ambassador for the Philippines and a voice for universal harmony.
Reflecting on the honor, Trinidad shared, “Thank you to the WOW and First World Public Assembly organizers for this incredible honor. I am deeply grateful for being recommended and recognized at the World Trade Center Amphitheater and in Moscow, Russia. This moment fills me with lasting pride and appreciation.”
The Second Congress and First World Public Assembly mark a milestone in global literary collaboration, celebrating writers like Trinidad who inspire and unite humanity through their art.
