Defend International participated in the General Assembly Interactive Hearings with NGOs which took place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on 14-15 June 2010. DI co-founder Dr. Widad attended the meetings as an accredited observer.
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Activities
DI joins 2010 Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence
Defend International has joined other NGOs in 110 countries to mark the Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence, 10 – 16 May. As part of Defend International’s activities during the week, Dr. Widad is lobbying the governments in the MENA region.
Iraq: Photos Of Meeting on Violence Against Women
DI member Babylon National Human Rights Association based in central Iraq, hosted a meeting in Haadar on the theme “Violence Against Women: Statistics & Challenges.”
Iraq: DI Marked International Human Rights Day
On 10 December 2009 Defend International members in Iraq marked the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights through different activities, including an exhibition displaying photographs covering a gamut of categories.