In a new article our colleague Dr. Ian Kearns, co-founder and Director of the European Leadership Network, which works to advance the idea of a cooperative and cohesive Europe, presented an important analysis on the current crisis in the Ukraine.

Dr. Widad is supporting a global civil society initiative to help strengthen protection for the environment and those who depend on it. “Across the world, the lack of accountability for the harm to the environment and public health caused by conflict and military activities undermines global efforts to help fragile countries recover from armed conflicts,” she said.

DI member Mr. Asif Noor has been appointed as Book Ambassador 2014 in Pakistan. DI congratulates Mr. Noor and wishes success with his new responsibilities.

Defend International is pleased to inform its members and friends that it has joined the “Test Me, Treat Me” DR-TB Manifesto campaign.