Pfeffer Peace Prize laureate Dr. Widad Akreyi was featured in the Peace Now’s October Newsletter with a piece entitled “Building Global Peace in a Complex World: Intercultural Dialogue and Social Inclusion.”
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Iran: Towards Abolition of Death Sentence & Enhanced Protection of Human Rights
As the World marks the 2015 International Day Against Death Penalty, Defend International announces the launch of the campaign “Towards Abolition of Death Sentence and Enhanced Protection of Human Rights in Iran” to call on the Iranian authorities to review hanging and the human rights situation in light of International Human Rights Law. “On today’s World Day Against the Death Penalty, we urge the Iranian authorities to adopt a complete ban on public hangings and all forms of violence against everybody,” said Dr. Widad, founder of Defend International.
Join Us: Sign #UpForSchool Petition
Congratulations to our colleagues at A World at School for their success with the #UpForSchool Petition which demands a world where every child can go to school and learn. Today Dr. Widad mailed a letter to DI network asking them to sign the petition.
Syria: DI Calls For Release Of Two Kidnapped Church Leaders
Defend International issues an urgent global appeal for the release of abducted Syrian Archbishops Yohanna Ibrahim and Paul Yazigi. Highlighting the systemic targeting of human rights defenders, religious leaders, and aid workers, DI President Dr. Widad Akreyi calls upon the United Nations, governments, and international bodies to mobilize all diplomatic pathways to secure their immediate freedom.