The New York-based Religion Unplugged interviewed co-founder of Defend International about the current state of the Yazidis and the nature of their persecution.
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Activities
WEBINAR: GENDER EQUALITY IN WORKPLACE
Defend International invites you to attend a webinar on achieving gender equality through diversity, which will take place on August 6th.
Portugal: European Academy of Management conference
Defend International is pleased to inform its members and supporters that the programme of the European Academy of Management) 2019 Conference is available online. The conference is scheduled to take place from 26 to 28 June 2019 in Portugal.
New Publication: Dr. Widad’s Memoir
The memoir of co-founder of Defend International, Dr. Widad Akreyi, has been released. The book chronicles her experiences and the events that have shaped her life.
Webinar: Collaborating For Success
Here’s an invitation to join a webinar titled “Collaborating For Success: Refugee Training Programs Built with Industry Insights,” which will take place on 23 May 2019.
Dr. Widad Welcomes Opening of First Armenian Church in Erbil
Dr. Widad Akreyi, a multiple award-winner for her human rights activities and co-founder of Defend International, welcomes the opening of the first Armenian church in Erbil and asks regional leaders to respect the rights of Christians in the MENA region and protect them from religious persecution.
Dr. Widad Calls For End to Turkey’s Occupation of Afrin
Dr. Widad Akreyi, co-founder of Defend International, urges world leaders to help put an end to the ongoing campaign of Turkization and Arabization in Afrin, to pressure Turkey to immediately pull out of the Kurdish province and to vow that justice will be served.