Join our colleagues at Friends of Europe for an online debate entitled ‘Fostering climate action at the human level – What role for citizens in the Euro-Med ‘Africa Transforming’ to be held on November 24th.
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Campaigns
Dr. Widad Welcomes Opening of First Armenian Church in Erbil
Defend International (DI) highlights a formal diplomatic statement issued by organization founder Dr. Widad Akreyi welcoming the official consecration of the Church of the Holy Cross in Erbil. The press release addresses the critical imperative of safeguarding religious pluralism, protecting ethno-religious minorities from systemic persecution across the MENA region, and honoring the legacy of historical human rights atrocities.
Dr. Widad Condemns Anti-Semitism and All Forms of Hatred
Defend International (DI) documents an official security declaration issued by founder Dr. Widad Akreyi on March 5, 2019, forcefully condemning the global resurgence of anti-Semitism and xenophobic violence. The statement calls upon international policymakers to establish robust, proactive safety frameworks to guarantee the security of Jewish communities worldwide.
Gun Free Valentine Campaign
Defend International (DI) announces its global alignment with the #GunFreeValentine Campaign, an international public health and disarmament initiative running annually from Valentine’s Day (February 14) to International Women’s Day (March 8). Mobilizing transnational partner networks, DI advocates for the structural intersection of domestic violence legislation and conventional weapons control to permanently mitigate intimate partner homicide.