On 12 July WCIA were delighted to welcome representatives of Buddhist Peace movement Soka Gokkai International in Wales to the Temple of Peace, who have gifted a significant collection of contemporary books on peace building and cooperation to the Temple of Peace Library. The SGI Peace Collection has been assembled […]
Young voices for peace and human rights in Europe
Young Peace Ambassadors from Wales attended a peace and human rights conference in Colonge from 13-16 April 2023. EUFOR is an annual event that unites representatives from many European branches of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation. During this event, participants convene to discuss issues, share news, and engage in peace […]
#NHS75, 5 July 1948-2023: Temple of Health – A Forgotten Story?
5 July 1948 was the “designated day” on which Britain’s National Health Service came into being – borne out of the aftermath of World World War Two, and the enormous social and political changes brought about through post-war reconstruction. 75 years later, NHS providers across England and the devolved nations […]
Llangollen International Eisteddfod bestows Wales’ ‘Young Peacemaker’ Awards 2023
On Wednesday 5th July 2023 at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, Wales’ Young Peacemakers Awards were presented by Welsh Government’s Counsel General Mick Antoniw, among the impressive surroundings of Llangollen’s International Pavilion. Organised jointly by the Welsh Centre for International Affairs (WCIA), Academi Heddwch Cymru and Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod the […]
WCIA @ Llangollen International Eisteddfod July 2023
Over the first week of July, WCIA will be joining visitors from all over the world participating in one of Wales’ premier peace building, musical and cultural events – the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. With a peace heritage of its own rooted in the aftermath of World War Two, the […]
The Global Solidarity Summit: (Re)Connecting Communities in Treforest
On the 23 May, the vibrant town of Treforest, Wales, played host to the highly anticipated Global Solidarity Summit. This annual event brought together passionate individuals and organizations from Wales who are actively engaged in solidarity projects around the world. With the aim of raising the profile of the sector […]
Catalonia Delegation Visit the Temple of Peace
By WCIA Volunteer, Meg Russell On June 9, The Delegation of the Government of Catalonia to the United Kingdom and Ireland visited the Temple of Peace during their trip to Wales. The delegation were welcomed by WCIA volunteers, Tom Chambers and Meg Russell. Tom lead the tour of the Temple […]
A Future Generations Changemaker 100 Event
By WCIA volunteer, Meg Russell On 5 of June Wales’ new Future Generations Ambassador, Derek Walker, hosted a future generations changemaker event, inviting 100 ‘changemakers’ to Grangetown Pavilion. Individuals were encouraged to discuss the main issues facing Wales’ future generations and solutions. After 7 years of having this independent office, […]
Palestinian women share their experiences of living under Israeli occupation
By WCIA Volunteer, Emily Clegg On Thursday 16 March. WCIA hosted talks from three Palestinian women, Naheel, Im Shadi and Afnan, who discussed their daily experiences living in occupied territories in the region. The construction of Israeli civilian communities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, areas captured by Israel […]
“Urgent Appeal to Welsh Senedd: Climate Cymru’s ‘Tipping Points’ Rally for a Nature Positive Bill”
On the 17 May, Climate Cymru, along with Stop Climate Chaos Cymru and Extinction Rebellion, organized the “Tipping Points” Nature Positive Demonstration in front of the Senedd in Cardiff, calling for laws in Wales to protect nature. The event rallied support for a Nature Positive bill, urging the Senedd to take immediate […]