In September 2010, the UN Summit on the Millennium Development Goals, adopted a global action plan to achieve the MDGs by their 2015 target date and launched the Global Strategy for Women’s and Children’s Health, aiming to accelerate progress on women’s and children’s health. Defend International welcomes these efforts and encourages State Parties to keep moving toward the attainment of the MDGs with determination.
Category Archives: Activities
Activities
UN: Dr. Widad Underlines Importance of Culture of Peace
Dr. Widad addressed the UN Fourth Biennial Meeting of States to consider the implementation of the Programme of Action to prevent, combat, and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects, which was held in New York in June 2010. DI speech roused a lot of attention among member states and civil society organisations. DI represents the voices and experiences of civil society in the MENA region.
DI at UNGA Hearings with NGOs
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.
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.