On May 1-3, 2015, JWF ran a peacebuilding workshop for youth as part of the Cayrus Project in Alexandria, Egypt, which was organized by the Italian NGO New Humanity and…
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UN Side Event Focuses on Peaceful, Cohesive Societies
On February 11, 2015, the Journalists and Writers Foundation, Albert Schweitzer Institute, and Peace Islands Institute held a panel discussion, titled “Peaceful and Cohesive Societies for Social Development,” during the…
Peace Conference Renews Commitment against Extremism of All Kinds
At a United Nations conference organized by the Journalists and Writers Foundation (JWF) on Friday in Geneva, a wide range of participants agreed that global challenges against peace should not…
Education to Play Bridging Role among Dimensions of Sustainable Development
On July 8, 2014, JWF and the Peace Islands Institute organized a discussion panel on the effects of education on the United Nations’ sustainable development goals. The panel was part…
JWF Statement Urges Greater Civil Society Involvement in Afghanistan
JWF’s recent statement on Afghan girls’ access to education is now available on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) website. The statement was submitted as part of the 26th…
Turkish-Afghan Schools Highlighted as Step Forward for Girls' Education
In partnership with the Dialog-Institut and the Permanent Missions of Afghanistan, the UK, and Finland, the Journalists and Writers Foundation (JWF) organized a well-attended conference concerning Afghan girls’ access to…
Women's Empowerment Key for Development, Istanbul Summit Concludes
An international summit in Istanbul, titled “Women’s Perspective on the Post-2015 Development Agenda,” has called for women’s empowerment as a condition for sustainable development. The summit was held in Istanbul…
JWF and PIINY Hosted Third Panel on African Solutions to African Problems
Ambassadors Series Africa Panel #3: African Solutions to African Problems brought United Nations diplomats from Botswana, Chad, and Burundi together with academics, experts, and civil society to discuss global issues…
Ambassadors Series Presents 2nd Panel Focused on Africa
The Ambassadors Series Africa Panel #2: African Solutions to African Problems brought United Nations diplomats together with academics, experts, and civil society to discuss global issues and exchange multiple perspectives.…
Internat'l Conference Sparks Discussions on Philanthropy and Peacebuilding
JWF and Kimse Yok Mu, a Turkish humanitarian aid organization, recently organized an international conference titled “Philanthropy and Peacebuilding: Classical Approaches and Emerging Trends.” The conference was held on April…