As long as these inequalities persist, global citizenship remains uneven in practice. For us living in Wales, this requires both collective and individual action: recognising global inequalities, connecting them to local contexts, speaking out against racism, and holding the Welsh government accountable for its commitments. […]
Wales Uniting Nations: Building a Better World after World War 2
Updated to mark #UN80, the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations in October 2025. 24 October every year is United Nations Day, with activities worldwide appearing on Twitter using the hashtags #UNDay #UNDay2024. This feature spotlights some of the connections between Wales and the story of the UN. 24 October […]
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By Ffion Fielding Project Manager, ‘Hawlio Heddwch’: Women’s Peace Petition community project 100 years ago, 390,296 Welsh women signed a petition for peace, and sent it to the women of America. In 2024, we remembered their story, celebrated the centenary, and discussed ways in which we could realise their wishes. […]
Keeping younger people safe online? Australia Introduces World-First Ban on Social Media for Under-16s
In today’s digital age, more people than ever are joining social media, becoming exposed to a plethora of news and information, and connecting with people and ideas all over the world. However, this isn’t limited to adults, as those ‘joining’ the internet are seemingly getting younger and younger. But is […]
Safeguarding nature during times of conflict
6 November marks the 23rd annual International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict. Declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2001, this day was created to remember the environmental consequences of war, whether that be on wildlife, plants, or even water and […]
Reflecting on the recent Austrian elections: Why could this be so problematic for human rights?
At the end of September, Austrian voters went to the polls to elect the National Council, the lower and legislatively most powerful house of Austria’s parliament. In a historic win, Herbert Kickl’s Freiheitliche Partei Österreich (FPÖ) secured 28.9% of the vote, and although this is far short of a majority, […]
Meeting our Alliance Partners in Hungary
I’m Chris, WCIA’s new volunteering Administrative Officer, and this January, thanks to Taith Wales I spent a week in Hollókő, Hungary, at a training camp by the Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations for new placement officers. This was a great opportunity to meet peers in a similar role and […]
Pathways to a just Peace in Palestine – Sir Vincent Fean
WCIA Chief Executive Susie Ventris-Field introduced the speaker – Sir Vincent Fean KCVO. – – – Sir Vincent Fean is a former British diplomat who held a number of positions including British Consul General to Jerusalem and Ambassador to Libya, and also served as Chair of the Balfour Project until 2022. Sir Vincent […]
Volunteers Megan and Shirley share their experience in Wales!
Our amazing volunteers, Megan from Estonia and Shirley from Mexico joined us for the month of July in Wales. Their placement was made possible thanks to funding from the Taith international exchange programme. At the end of their experience they prepared a presentation showcasing all the opportunities they could live, […]
Developing as a global citizen on work experience
Meg Russel, Aged 17, joined WCIA for a work experience placement in May 2023. Here she shares her experience: […]