UNESCO International Mother Language Day (21st February) encourages us to reflect on the importance of the preservation and continued growth of the Welsh language, as well as how it can be used to cultivate Welsh foreign relations. For the past 23 years, UNESCO has celebrated its International Mother Language Day in […]
8-9 September 2022, Flemish Parliament, Brussels Aim In 2022, the Flemish Peace Institute took the initiative to bring together representatives of European Peace research institutes to discuss the current trends and challenges for peace research, as well as how the different institutes can strengthen each other’s work and the opportunities to strengthen the […]
The Wales vs. United States fixture is fresh in our minds. How do both nations use football to make a positive impact? By Ameerah Mai (Academi Heddwch Cymru Coordinator) Reading time: 5 minutes The UK and US have enjoyed a particular closeness since the First World War, with Churchill later […]
On March 31st, 2022, Academi Heddwch hosted a one-day (online) conference on the theme of Peace and Health. In partnership with the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol and Aberystwyth University, the call for papers for this event attracted contributions that explored peace and health through a variety of lenses. Throughout the day, […]
In 1938, construction of the Temple of Peace and Health was completed in Cathays Park, Cardiff. Eighty-three years later, the name of the building is more relevant than ever in the face of growing global problems. On March 31st, 2022, Academi Heddwch will be hosting an online conference on the […]
At midday on 9th July young people from all over Wales will be celebrated for their positive contributions to peace and global citizenship. The sixth Wales Young Peacemakers Awards ceremony, jointly organised by the Welsh Centre for International Affairs (WCIA) and the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod took place last Friday with […]
