In a new newsletter, Mr. Scotty Bruer, DI supporter and founder of Peace Now, shared his thoughts on justice in Syria. As the debate on the crimes against humanity committed in Syria goes on, Mr. Bruer says that we must hold leaders personally accountable for the murders, wars, and their crimes against humanity.
Healthcare system in Kurdistan region and Medical Errors
In a recent interview, co-founder of Defend International discussed healthcare system in Kurdistan region and defended the rights of patients, focusing on the lack of proactive programs to address the increasing numbers of preventable medical errors.
Stop Explosive Investments – Action Alert
This year’s Global Day of Action for Stop Explosive Investment will take place on 23 May 2017. We ask our members to get involved in (1) calling on all financial institutions worldwide to end all investments in cluster munition producers, and to (2) encourage governments to adopt or enact legislation to ban investments in all companies that produce cluster munitions.
DI condemns Turkish airstrikes and Pushes for a no-fly zone for Rojava
Co-founder of Defend International strongly condemned the Turkish airstrikes on Shingal and Rojava and suggested a no-fly zone for Rojava to prevent Turkey from violating international law.