Last year, ISIS issued a “price list” for Yazidi and Christian females. Defend International Team immediately verified its authenticity and DI co-founder posted it on twitter. The same document has now been confirmed genuine by the UN’s Representative on Sexual Violence.
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DI Help for Yazidis
Defend International reached out to Yazidi refugees in Kurdistan region, Iraq, providing humanitarian aid and relief to those affected by the current conflict in the region. Thanks to our donors and sponsors!
Dr Widad Awarded Pfeffer Peace Prize
Dr. Widad was awarded the 2014 International Pfeffer Peace Award for her worldwide work for peace and justice. Listed as the first Scandinavian citizen, the third European citizen and the first Kurd to receive a Pfeffer Peace Prize, she dedicated her award to the Yazidis, the Christians, and residents of Kobane.
Save The Yazidis: The World Has To Act Now
Defend International launches the worldwide campaign “Save The Yazidis: The World Has To Act Now” to raise awareness about the tragedy of the Yazidis and the humanitarian emergency that continues to unfold.
Dr Widad Awarded For Bridging Gap Between Civilizations
Co-founder of Defend International was awarded by the National Organization for Future Generations for being a passionate advocate of bridging the gap between cultures, and making valuable contributions to humanity through the creation of a culture of coexistence and harmony.