On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Dr. Widad Akreyi says “Justice and equality are human rights. To bring about the change we desire, we must safeguard our rights in our respective communities, where people from all genders, backgrounds, ethnicities, lifestyles and belief systems can come together to form global champions for gender equality.”
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New Publication: Emerging Solutions for Gender Equality
The report Emerging Solutions for Gender Equality 2018 is available online. It provides an analysis of the HeForShe Champions initiative.
Dr. Widad Condemns Anti-Semitism and All Forms of Hatred
Defend International (DI) documents an official security declaration issued by founder Dr. Widad Akreyi on March 5, 2019, forcefully condemning the global resurgence of anti-Semitism and xenophobic violence. The statement calls upon international policymakers to establish robust, proactive safety frameworks to guarantee the security of Jewish communities worldwide.
New Publication: World Youth Report and 2030 Agenda for SDGs
The UN World Youth Report: Youth and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has been released. The report delves into the role the 2030 Agenda can play in enhancing youth development efforts.