A new UN Security Council resolution on sexual violence is currently being discussed by NGOs, UN member states, and UN agencies. This new resolution is expected to be debated and voted on by the Security Council on 19 June 2008. Defend International President is involved in lobbying and advocacy activities aimed at securing the needed votes to pass the resolution.
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Bahrain: New National Campaign Against Torture
DI member organisation: Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights is launching a national campaign against torture in Bahrain.
Scandinavia: 2008 Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence
From 2-8 June, civil society in Norway and Denmark united with 70 countries around the world marked the Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence. Throughout the week, Defend International highlighted the need for stronger measures to stop the proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons.
Iraq: 2008 Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence
DI member organisation: Babylon National Human Rights Association held a conference on the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Iraq. Participants stressed the need to educate and enlighten next generations of the need to build peace rather than conflict between nationalities.