Defend International

Defend International aims to promote peace and democracy through diplomacy and advocacy

[Defend International @DI_org]

On the occasion of #WorldRefugeeDay 2024, Dr. Widad Akreyi, an emblem of peace and courage, co-founder and president of Defend International, gave an interview to Australia’s most diverse broadcaster SBS

https://t.co/hwZJHhwv51

#DefendInternational #DrWidad

[UNHCR Nigeria @unhcrnigeria]

With a record number of over 120 million forcibly displaced globally, including 3% of whom are in #Nigeria, solidarity and lasting solutions are more crucial than ever.

#WorldRefugeeDay #WithRefugees

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

Be an advocate.
Be an activist.
Be an upstander.
Be a friend.
Be a mentor.
Be a listener.

Be in solidarity #WithRefugees.

#WorldRefugeeDay

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

Plain and simple: the world is short on long-term solutions.

We need to do what we can to help refugees until they can return home.

#WorldRefugeeDay #WithRefugees

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

“Today we honour the people who had no choice but to leave home because of war, violence and persecution, and those who host and support them.”

- @Refugees head @FilippoGrandi on #WorldRefugeeDay

[United Nations @UN]

Refugee rights are human rights.

On Thursday’s #WorldRefugeeDay, learn about UNHCR’s work to protect & support people #ForcedToFlee their homes, and find out how you can help. https://t.co/bzMwGYet1B via @Refugees

[NovoReads For Charity @NovoReads]

Dr. Widad Akreyi, an emblem of peace and courage and NovoReads' philanthropist, has given an interview to mark World Refugee Day 2024 https://t.co/QldM4XaEDc

Order your copy of her books
https://t.co/nWdD9p7Wv0

#NovoReadsForCharity #DrWidad
#DrWidadAkreyi

[United Nations @UN]

Every person has the right to seek safety.

💙 Whoever they are.

💙 Wherever they come from.

💙 Whenever they are forced to flee.

On Thursday's #WorldRefugeeDay & every day, join us in standing #WithRefugees. https://t.co/bzMwGYet1B via @Refugees

[NovoReads For Charity @NovoReads]

NovoReads' main author and philanthropist, Dr. Widad Akreyi, has marked World Refugee Day 2024 by giving an interview to Australia's SBS https://t.co/T7Dpyg0H63

Order your copy of her books https://t.co/nWdD9p7Wv0

#NovoReadsForCharity #DrWidad

[SwitzerlandUN @swiss_un]

This is an urgent call by the #WPS Shared Commitment signatories:

Sexual & gender-based violence in the conflict in #Sudan must end!

Survivor-centered justice & accountability for perpetrators must be prioritized!

Sudanese women must be included in peace talks & negotiations!

[X News Journal @XNewsJournal]

🇩🇰 Danish PM Attacked in Copenhagen

• Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was attacked in a square in central Copenhagen; the attacker has been arrested.
• European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen condemned the attack as a “despicable act.”
• The incident occurred just days before the EU election, with Frederiksen’s Social Democrats leading in the polls despite recent declines in support.

[NEXTA @nexta_tv]

❗️ Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was attacked in Copenhagen

The man approached Frederiksen and hit her when the head of government was at Kultorvet Square in the Danish capital's Old Town.

Police detained the attacker. The prime minister's office said Frederiksen was not seriously injured but was in shock.

The name of the attacker has not yet been released.

[UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Europe 🌱 @UNEP_Europe]

Children and youth ask for a seat at the table of the science-policy panel to #BeatPollution.

“The decisions we make today & the policy recommendations of the SPP will profoundly impact the quality of life for generations to come."

Statement: https://t.co/ogaKjdGPzs

#OEWG3