📰 Insights & Updates
The Defend International Newsroom functions as our definitive institutional archive, cataloging global field deployments, strategic human rights campaigns, medical research updates, international policy milestones, and multilateral diplomatic briefs.
🚨 Featured Institutional Update: UN DIPLOMACY
The Impact of Guns on Women’s Lives: Breaking the Link Between Weapons and Masculinity
- Published: February & March 2008 | Category: Legal, Peace, & Security Frameworks
- Location: UN HQ Conference Room 2 (New York) | Time: 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm
- Abstract: Defend International participated in an elite panel discussion organized by the Conventional Weapons Branch of the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). Defend International President, Dr. Widad Akreyi, served as a principal speaker alongside global experts, addressing international delegates on the urgent need to break the cultural link between firearms and masculinity. Her address provided critical field data highlighting the unique vulnerabilities and armed threats faced by women and tracking systemic honor killings, reinforcing the intersection of health diplomacy, disarmament, and civilian protection frameworks.
Panel Chair: Sarah Masters
Distinguished Panel Speakers included:
- Dr. Widad Akreyi, Defend International (Scandinavia & MENA Region)
- Mr. Daniel Prins, Chief of the Conventional Arms Branch, UNODA
- Dr. Wendy Cukier, Ryerson University (Canada)
- Ms. Marie Claire Ruhamya (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Ms. Maria Pia Devoto, Asociación para Políticas Públicas (Argentina)
🌟 Featured Global Analysis
Anatomy of COVID Calamity:
A Global Epidemiological Assessment
- Published: September 2021 | Category: Public Health & Global Crisis Analytics
- Abstract: An evidence-based epidemiological review assessing systemic global vulnerabilities, institutional disease control responses, and the long-term health consequences of modern pandemical crises on vulnerable nations.
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- ⚖️ Legal, Peace, & Security Frameworks:
Articles include The International Court of Justice publication, Monthly Action Points on Women, Peace, and Security, and Dr. Widad Speaks Up Against Targeting of Civilians.
- 🩺 Public Health & Global Crisis Analytics:
Articles: Anatomy of COVID Calamity publication, Gender Equality in the Wake of COVID-19, and Dr. Widad Condemns Shooting in Oslo.
- 📈 Economics, Climate, & Sustainable Development (SDGs):
Articles: World Economic Situation & Prospects, The Climate Bonds Initiative’s New Report, and Children’s Books Inspiring Action for the Global Goals.
- 🤝 Inclusion, Diversity, & Professional Webinars:
Articles: Creating Inclusive Workplaces for Persons with Disabilities, Virtual Session on Energizing Talent, Inclusive Leadership, and the See It. Be It. Campaign Launch.
🗂️ Live Archive Stream
Explore a small part of the chronological record of Dr. Widad’s official press statements, diplomatic missions, global addresses, and humanitarian project milestones.
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Dr. Widad Akreyi’s Acclaimed Memoir Published in Spanish
Announcing the international release of Dr. Widad Akreyi’s highly acclaimed global memoir, The Daughter of Kurdland: A Life Dedicated to Humankind. Discover the historical foundations of Defend International and our unique literary philanthropy model, where 100% of all book proceeds are permanently waived to support global frontline human rights relief and international public health programs.
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World Refugee Day: Dr. Widad Akreyi Addresses Global Displacement Crisis in Exclusive SBS Interview
To mark World Refugee Day, Defend International Principal Founder Dr. Widad Akreyi sat down for an exclusive interview with Australia’s SBS—recently named the nation’s most trusted news brand. Grounded in health diplomacy and human rights, Dr. Widad highlights the staggering global displacement crisis, the critical intersection of educational equity, and the absolute necessity of permanent…
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Defend International Announces Publication of ‘Anatomy of COVID Calamity’ by Dr. Widad Akreyi
Defend International (DI) announces the publication of Anatomy of COVID Calamity, a comprehensive analytical text authored by organization President Dr. Widad Akreyi. Leveraging advanced data metrics in global health security, this peer-reviewed work documents the structural impacts of the pandemic on global societies while outlining strategic frameworks to mitigate future international biological threats.
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Dr. Widad Akreyi Honored as Woman of the Year 2020
Defend International (DI) announces that organization President Dr. Widad Akreyi has been honored as a UK Woman of the Year 2020. Recognized for her lifetime achievements in global health security, human rights advocacy, and multilateral treaty lobbying, Dr. Akreyi joins an elite international cohort of extraordinary women distinguished for systemic contributions to global society.
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Dr. Widad Akreyi Publishes Master Analysis on the Multi-Dimensional Trajectory of COVID Pandemic
Defend International (DI) highlights a critical epidemiological publication authored by organization President Dr. Widad Akreyi for the Netherlands-based journal Women Generation. The extensive analysis evaluates the multi-dimensional global impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, tracking structural disruptions across international public health, molecular surveillance, institutional governance, regional macroeconomic stability, and human rights frameworks.