The exciting range of debates at the Wales Schools Debating Championships included feminism, genetically modified babies, the role of social deprivation in causing crime, banning child performers and charging people for treatment for health issues caused by lifestyle choices. Talented students from five schools competed for the individual speaker and […]
A ‘globally responsible Wales’ in a global Britain?
Susie Ventris-Field sets out the elements that should influence Welsh Government’s new international strategy. Susie Ventris-Field is the Chief Executive of the Welsh Centre for International Affairs. Brexit is just weeks away. Uncertainty and short-term thinking dominate the political landscape. This is exactly the right time for long-term and inspiring […]
Women, War & Peace Exhibition in Bangor for International Women’s Day 2019
Through March and April 2019, including International Women’s Day #IWD2019 on 8th March, Storiel in Bangor will be hosting ‘Women War and Peace’ – a moving exhibition by world renowned photo journalist Lee Karen Stow with the Welsh Centre for International Affairs (WCIA). Ifanwy Williams – lifelong peace activist from […]
Human Rights Scholar Delivers Kapila Hingorani Lecture on Modern Slavery
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Free eight week course – ‘Make Change Happen’
Oxfam has teamed up with the Open University to offer a free 8 week course ‘Make Change Happen’. This course is aimed at strengthening the skills you need to tackle injustice and bring positive change to the world. You’ll be guided by examples of international movements and community action, and […]
Become a Peaceworker for a year!
Are you committed to peace and would you like to make a difference? Would you like to spend a year from September 2019 working on a paid/ funded placement which would help you to develop your skills, knowledge and commitment to peace and at the same time support an organisation […]
The Strong Bond of friendship between Wales and Italy will survive Brexit
By WCIA Volunteer Morgane Dirion Highlighting the “long friendship” and “strong bond” between Wales and Italy, Deputy Presiding Officer Ann Jones introduced Raffaele Trombetta, Italian ambassador to the UK. the event, on 11th February 2019 at the Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay, was hosted by the Wales Governance Centre, Cardiff University. […]
You are welcome!
By WCIA Volunteer, Teresa Morandini “You are all welcome,” said Eluned Morgan, Minister for International Relations and Welsh Language, at the Holocaust Memorial event, “Torn from Home” at the Temple of Peace Cardiff on 28 January 2019. The event, organised by the Josef Herman Foundation and the Welsh Centre for […]
#Temple80 ‘Wales for Peace’ Exhibition
The Exhibition accompanying Temple80 sought to draw together the story of the Temple, with Wales’ peace heritage of the last 100 years – including hidden histories gathered by community groups and volunteers 2014-18 – along with responses from young people, schools and artists. View Temple80 Exhibition Guide – English; Welsh […]
