DI member organisation: Baran Art Association based in Japan holds its art festival in Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum which is one of the first galleries in Japan. Over 500 artists from around the globe are invited to display their art works at the event.
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Activities
Basque Country Awards Two Kurdish Journalists Facing Execution In Iran
Defend International welcomed the Euskal PEN/Basque PEN initiative, and thanked the Basque Government, its Justice ministry and people of Basque country for their generosity and support to courageous journalists in general and the Kurdish human rights defenders in Iran in particular.
Gaza: 2008 Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence 2
On the occasion of the Global Week of Action Against Gun violence, DI Defender Mr. Adham Tobail held important seminars and meetings in Gaza Strip, in close collaboration with other civil society organisations.
UN: Security Council To Table New Resolution On Sexual Violence
A new UN Security Council resolution on sexual violence is currently being discussed by NGOs, UN member states, and UN agencies. This new resolution is expected to be debated and voted on by the Security Council on 19 June 2008. Defend International President is involved in lobbying and advocacy activities aimed at securing the needed votes to pass the resolution.