Dr. Widad Akreyi, founder of Defend International, was presented with the Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award by Bishop Thomas Zinkula. She became the youngest recipient of the Pacem in Terris Award and the first Pacem honouree to meet the mayor of Davenport and to be presented with the Davenport medal.
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Seminar: Have We Trivialized Disarmament
Defend International invites you to attend the seminar entitled “Have We Trivialized Disarmament?” hosted by John F. Kennedy School of Government on November 1st.
New Publication: Urbanization and Industrialization for Africa’s Transformation
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has released its 2017 report entitled “Economic Report on Africa 2017: Urbanization and Industrialization for Africa’s Transformation.” Get your copy!
Webinar: Building Inclusive Cities: What is a Welcoming Standard?
Our members and supporters can register to attend the webinar entitled “Building Inclusive Cities: What is a Welcoming Standard?” hosted by Cities of Migration on October 30th and 31st.