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ERBIL INTERNATIONAL MARATHON FOR PEACE

Aiming to promote peace and tolerance, Defend International members coordinated and participated in Erbil International Marathon for Peace, which took place on 25 October 2013. Under the slogan “We’ll Run Together For Peace,” nearly seven thousand runners from about 55 countries attended this joint peace celebration.

Women Human Rights Defenders: Share your Experiences in Africa

The Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders in Africa is seeking input for a report on the challenges faced by women defenders in Africa and their protection needs. Defend International encourages its member organizations and DI Defenders who are regularly engaged in defending women rights in Africa to provide their inputs and experiences into this consultation process. The deadline is 31 December 2012.