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.
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10 Q & A on Women & Feminism
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Dr. Widad Akreyi says “Justice and equality are human rights. To bring about the change we desire, we must safeguard our rights in our respective communities, where people from all genders, backgrounds, ethnicities, lifestyles and belief systems can come together to form global champions for gender equality.”
Dr. Widad Condemns Anti-Semitism and All Forms of Hatred
Dr. Widad Akreyi, a multi award-winning peace-builder and co-founder of Defend International, condemns prejudice and calls on you to join us and unite against anti-Semitism and all forms of hatred.
Canada: International Metropolis Conference
Defend International is pleased to inform its members and supporters that they can register to participate in International Metropolis Conference, scheduled to take place from 24 to 28 June 2018 in Canada.
People’s Declaration for Mainstreaming Peace Education
Sign the People’s Declaration to mainstream Peace Education! Defend International is asking its members and friends to sign the “People’s Declaration for Mainstreaming Peace Education.”
DI’s Dr. Widad Featured At UNESCO-APCEIU’s Publication
In an article published in the summer 2018 issue of the UNESCO-APCEIU’s publication SangSaeng, Dr. Widad Akreyi, co-founder of Defend International, opened up about her childhood experiences and why she decided to dedicate her life to the service of humanity from a very young age.
Statement of Dr. Widad on International Women’s Day
On the occasion of 2018 International Women’s Day, Dr. Widad Akreyi, co-founder of Defend International, pledges to every woman and girl that we will stand up for their rights and fight for peace and justice.