On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, DI member Mr. Zar Ali khan Afridi, executive director of Society for Rights and Development FATA-Pakistan, issued a statement on the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in Pakistan.
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Ukraine: Dr Kearns’ Analysis on Current Crisis
In a new article our colleague Dr. Ian Kearns, co-founder and Director of the European Leadership Network, which works to advance the idea of a cooperative and cohesive Europe, presented an important analysis on the current crisis in the Ukraine.
Dr Widad in New Publication on Toxic Remnants of War
Dr. Widad is supporting a global civil society initiative to help strengthen protection for the environment and those who depend on it. “Across the world, the lack of accountability for the harm to the environment and public health caused by conflict and military activities undermines global efforts to help fragile countries recover from armed conflicts,” she said.
DI Calls For An End To FGM
Today is the International Day of Zero Tolerance of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). “I would like to reiterate my call for an end to this harmful practice. We, in Defend International, reiterate our call for an end to this harmful practice,” said Dr. Widad today.