Defend International and Unge for Menneskerettigheder Denmark will be hosting “2008 Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence: Effect of Guns on Women’s Lives.” The event will take place in Copenhagen on 5 June 2008. Guest speaker is the Danish author Ms. Lillian Simonsen.
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Activities
Jordan: Letter Of Thanks To His Majesty King Abdullah II
A child suffering from leukaemia wasn’t able to receive proper treatment in Iraq. Defend International contacted His Majesty in Jordan and asked for his help, and thanks to Jordan’s generosity she is now on the road to recovering. In a formal letter, Dr. Widad Akreyi extended her heartfelt thanks to His majesty King Abdullah II.
Denmark: Seminar on “Dedicating Life to Human Rights”
Defend International co-founder Dr Widad was invited as a gust speaker to an event held at Falster Hotel by Rotary International in Denmark. She talked about violations of human rights in Iraq under the previous regime and drew attention to the importance of upholding and complying with human rights and fundamental freedoms.
NY: DI At UN Commission On Status Of Women
Co-founder of Defend International, Dr Widad, attended the 52nd session of the Commission on the Status of Women, held at United Nations Headquarters in New York, from 25 February to 7 March 2008. Committed to gender equality, women’s empowerment and human rights, DI representatives joined thousands of other attendees from around the globe.