Dr. Widad Akreyi, co-founder of Defend International, was presented with the 2018 International Woman Harmony Award for devoting her life to defending human rights. She received the award on November 23rd at the Signorelli Theatre in Cortona during a ceremony broadcasted by RTV 38.
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DI’s Dr. Widad Featured At UNESCO-APCEIU’s Publication
In an article published in the summer 2018 issue of the UNESCO-APCEIU’s publication SangSaeng, Dr. Widad Akreyi, co-founder of Defend International, opened up about her childhood experiences and why she decided to dedicate her life to the service of humanity from a very young age.
Dr. Widad Received Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award
Dr. Widad Akreyi, co-founder of Defend International, was presented with the Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award by Bishop Thomas Zinkula. She became the youngest recipient of the Pacem in Terris Award and the first Pacem honouree to meet the mayor of Davenport and to be presented with the Davenport medal.
Dr. Widad Selected as Recipient of Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award
Co-founder of Defend International has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth) Peace and Freedom Award for her lifelong commitment to justice and peace. The Most reverend Bishop Thomas Zinkula will present the Award to Dr. Widad on October 22nd in St. Ambrose University’s Christ the King Chapel in Davenport, USA.