Watch the video of the #EU2019 candidates answering global issues that affect us here in Wales, in Europe and across the world including: climate change; sustainability; migration; economic development; agriculture & social development […]
The “Ripple effect”: social action and the new curriculum
Our Chief Executive Susie-Ventris-Field has written an article on the new curriculum in Wales which presents a focus on how social action can help to deliver the ambitions of the new school curriculum. This can be see through participation in global citizenship schemes like Peace Schools, Changemakers, Eco Schools, Rights […]
Is Universal Health Care Sustainable?
“It depends what you want,” responded Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners representing over 50,000 GPs, when speaking at the Temple of Peace on 9 April at an event sponsored by WCIA and the Learned Society of Wales as part of a series of lectures […]
WCIA and Size of Wales launch Climate change schools programme
Our award winning MockCOP programme is growing from strength to strength. The expansion of the programme has been made possible by the kind support of the ScottishPower Foundation. What is MockCOP? Size of Wales and WCIA have been running MockCOP since 2015. MockCOP is an event modelled on the UN’s […]
Yemen: Time to talk Peace?
Hisham Al-Omeisy, political analyst and human rights activist from Yemen, called on all concerned for peace and human rights in the Yemen to put pressure on the UK Government to take a decisive lead in bringing the various parties to the table. He was speaking to a large diverse group at […]
Fierce final in Schools Debating Championship
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 […]