Deadline 23rd February 2024 Are you passionate about building a more peaceful world? Want to join a team to put into action a project idea that could make a real difference in your community? If so, the Young Peace Ambassadors (YPA) programme is for you! What is the YPA program? […]
COP28 Climate Negotiation Simulation
In the run-up to the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates, over 80 students aged 16-18 from 10 schools in South Wales took part in a COP28 Climate Negotiation Simulation. Organised by the British Council in partnership with WCIA, this event took place at […]
Climate change Education Global Perspectives History Human Rights Humanitarian Immigration, Refugees and Asylum International Exchange Peace Heritage Taith Projects Volunteers War and Peace #HumanRights75: Wales marks 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UNDHR) – Resources Page
On 7th December 2023, WCIA were delighted to host over 100 participants at Wales’ Temple of Peace, to mark the 75th ‘platinum anniversary’ of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – with the generous support of Welsh Government in funding the event. This feature article has been drawn together as […]
Temple of Health – ‘the First NHS’: Celebrating NHS75 for the Temple of Peace’s 85th Anniversary
On 23 November 1938, Wales’ Temple of Peace & Health – WCIA’s home today – was opened by Minnie James of Merthyr Tydfil (who had lost 3 sons to WW1), representing war bereaved mothers of Wales and the world. The Temple was to be the nation’s memorial to the fallen […]
Academi Heddwch Cymru Cymru Global news Education Global Perspectives Human Rights International Exchange War and Peace Peace Schools Conference 2023 in Senedd ‘from Classroom to Community’
The Senedd on 8 November hosted the 8th annual Wales Peace Schools conference, welcoming over 100 children and teachers from 10 schools across South Wales, alongside community youth group leaders, to explore the theme ‘From Classroom to Community’ over an action packed day of creative and participatory workshops, sharing learning […]
Academi Heddwch Cymru Cymru Global news Education Global Perspectives History Human Rights International Exchange Volunteers WCIA welcome AESIS International Conference to Temple of Peace exploring Impact of Social Sciences Research
On 19 October WCIA were delighted to welcome to the Temple of Peace, international and UK-wide visitiors participating in the 7th International Societal Impact of Social Science, Humanities and Arts Conference, organised by AESIS – the network for Advancing and Evaluating the Societal Impact of Science. The conference has travelled to […]
Global Perspectives History Human Rights Humanitarian Immigration, Refugees and Asylum Poverty and Development War and Peace Wales for Peace in Israel and Palestine: Call for Ceasefire
As the situation in Israel and Palestine has escalated, WCIA affirm the calls of International NGOs and the global humanitarian community in calling for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza. We urge people in Wales to support petitions such as Oxfam’s ‘Call for a Ceasefire Now’, and to raise your voice […]
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 […]
Celebrating 15 Years of Fair Trade Nation Status in Wales
On July 11, the Welsh parliament was abuzz with excitement and pride as Wales celebrated 15 years since becoming the world’s first Fair Trade Nation. This significant milestone was marked by a grand celebration organized by Fair Trade Wales, the organization responsible for promoting and advocating fair trade practices across […]
SGI-UK members in Wales and the Marches present ‘Peace Collection’ to Temple Library
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 […]