The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the January 2020 Monthly Action Points on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council.

A new guide on torture prevention has been released. The UN guide explains the four core functions of torture prevention mechanisms, namely visiting, providing advice, enhancing cooperation and educating.

The New York-based Religion Unplugged interviewed co-founder of Defend International about the current state of the Yazidis and the nature of their persecution.

Defend International is pleased to inform its members and supporters that the programme of the European Academy of Management) 2019 Conference is available online. The conference is scheduled to take place from 26 to 28 June 2019 in Portugal.