The workshop shed light on the spill-over effects of polarisation in various aspects of everyday life. For example, how polarisation affects investment decisions, consumer behaviour as well as hiring practices. 12 July 2023, the Tackling Polarisation in Communities workshop in the Cardiff University sbarc|spark building, organised by WISERD and the […]
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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 […]
Realise the Legacy of the Women’s Peace Petition
Transcription Portal The 390,296 women behind Wales’ Peace Petition campaign of 1923-24 were united by a vision for ‘the proud heritage of a warless world’ – a vision shared a hundred years later by those inspired to action by their story. Over the course of the centenary campaign, the Academi […]
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 […]