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The World Anti Extremism Network (WAEN) is an international non-profit organization that strives to create a world without violent extremism and authoritarianism by promoting peace, pluralism and freedom for all. Headquartered in Canada, WAEN works to combat and eradicate all forms of extremism worldwide.
Linda, an inspiration in the worldwide freedom movement, tirelessly advocated for freedom until her last minute of life. Her mantra, especially for youth, was “Just Do It,” encouraging direct action in support of freedom causes worldwide. In her memory, we've chosen to feature “Just Do It” as a button on our website's Global Ambassador program, where we are uniting youths worldwide for freedom.
In Memoriam: A Guiding Light for the World Freedom Movement
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Toronto Dialogue on Afghanistan
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Canada’s national public policy think tank, and the World Anti-Extremism Network, hosted a dialogue on March 11, 2024, in Toronto under the title of “Toronto Dialogue on
A New Book: “Foundations of A Free Society” in Russian
We are delighted to share the news of our first translated book, "Foundations of A Free Society," which is written by Dr. Eamonn Butler, the director of the Adam Smith
Saving the World from Dictatorships: A Panel on Defending Freedom, Democracy, Human Rights, and Countering Extremism & Authoritarianism Across Borders
In Toronto Event Venue on December 14, 2023, we hosted a panel titled "Saving the World from Dictatorships: A Panel on Defending Freedom, Democracy, Human Rights, and Countering Extremism &
Global Advocates for Freedom from 13+ Countries United in Toronto to Share Strategies for Countering Extremism and Authoritarianism Worldwide
While the world is dealing with many conflicts and challenges from extremism groups and authoritarian regimes, freedom activists from over 13 countries, including the United States, North Korean Escapees, Hong
In Need of Urgent Support?
In the face of extremism and authoritarianism, in many countries on the world the lives of human rights, civil society, and freedom advocates are often caught in the crossfire, rendering
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We are very honored to announce that the World Anti Extremism Network (WAEN) which is an international non-profit organization that strives to create a world without violent extremism and authoritarianism
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ISLAMABAD — Pakistan said Tuesday that recent militant attacks in the country, including a deadly suicide car bombing on Chinese engineers, were planned from “terrorist sanctuaries” in Afghanistan. Major-General Ahmed Sharif, Read more
NIAMEY — Hundreds took to the streets of Niger's capital Saturday to demand the departure of U.S. troops, after the ruling junta further shifted its strategy by ending a military accord Read more
QUETTA, Pakistan — Pakistani police are searching for gunmen who killed eight people after abducting them from a bus on a highway in the country’s southwest, a police official said Saturday. Read more
WASHINGTON — German officials are interrogating an Iraqi couple who are suspected of committing crimes that may amount to genocide while they were associated with the Islamic State group in Iraq Read more
NYON, Switzerland — This week's Champions League games will go ahead as scheduled despite an Islamic State terror threat, the governing body of European soccer said Tuesday. A media outlet linked Read more
MOSCOW — Foreign diplomats in Russia laid flowers Saturday at the site of last week's attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed 144 people. Those in attendance included ambassadors Read more
ISLAMABAD — A roadside bomb explosion in Pakistan’s southwestern Baluchistan province Saturday killed at least one person and injured 14 others. Officials said the attack targeted surveyors from a major, private Read more
Washington — There has been a wave of attacks across Pakistan in recent weeks by militant groups operating in the region that have widely varying objectives. This week, a suicide attacker Read more
WASHINGTON — What is normally a time of celebration is turning to one of anxiety, as counterterrorism officials are on high alert for the Islamic State terror group to build on Read more
Russia said Monday it plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons as part of a military exercise after what Moscow said were threats from France, Britain, Read more
Ukraine and its Western partners are in a race against the clock to deploy critical new military aid to counter costly Russian advances across Ukraine’s eastern frontlines and support for Read more
Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelming passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill this past Saturday. The measure now heads to the Senate, which is expected to take Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and said his country, like Israel needs help from its allies to fend off threats from the air. The latest from Read more
The head of the U.N.'s atomic watchdog agency is warning of a potentially dangerous situation following a drone strike on one of six nuclear reactors at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Read more
Russia continued its barrage of drone and missile strikes across Ukraine over the weekend, particularly targeting energy infrastructure. Anna Chernikova in Kyiv provides an update and talks about how Ukrainians Read more
Russia launched missile strikes against Kyiv on Monday for the third time in five days, part of an apparent escalation of aerial bombardment targeting Ukrainian cities. Islamic State takes responsibility Read more
An empowered Russian President Vladimir Putin cemented his grip on power after a highly orchestrated landslide election win Sunday as Western leaders called neither free nor fair. Heeding the call Read more
A dozen civilians including 5 children were killed in a Russian drone strike that reduced their apartment building to rubble. Anna Chernikova reports from Kyiv. The UN human rights chief Read more
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine official enters a third year President Volodymr Zalenskyy says 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since the start of the war in February 2022. Read more
Washington — Media mogul Jimmy Lai's trial for "conspiracy to collude with foreign forces" and "conspiracy to publish incitement" is set to drag on longer than the 80 days initially planned. Read more
washington — Israel's decision to shut down Al Jazeera in the country puts audiences at risk of missing out on news and may herald a concerning turn for the future of Read more
Geneva — United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Tuesday condemned Russia’s brutal crackdown on journalists, which he says has been increasing since Russia invaded Ukraine in February Read more
abuja, nigeria — A Nigerian journalist's arrest last week has triggered criticism of worsening press freedoms in the West African country. Daniel Ojukwu with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism went missing Read more
Doha, Qatar — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that his government had "unanimously" decided to shut down the Qatar-based Al Jazeera news channel, one of the few outlets which Read more
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli police Sunday raided a hotel room used by Qatari-owned TV station Al Jazeera as its de facto office after Israel’s decision to shut down the network’s Read more
The Indian PM's remarks against Muslims on the election trail have puzzled many. What is going on? Read more
Foreign visitor numbers are sharply down amid concerns about the political environment. Read more
The country's long-serving former PM has been jailed for obstructing a corruption probe. Read more
Pasco has recalled 104,000 packs of sliced bread after rat remains were found in its products. Read more
The UK still lags far behind its main European counterparts, both in terms of sales and reputation. Read more
Pravesh Kumar says he wants people to ask difficult questions about India's film industry. Read more
The scale of India's welfare state is staggering - and Narendra Modi is betting on its gains to win votes. Read more
Baidu's Qu Jing tells workers she does not care for them because, 'I am not your mum'. Read more
The great apes are proposed as gifts for palm oil importers, but conservationists voice concerns. Read more
Ippei Mizuhara agrees to plead guilty to stealing from Japanese baseball star in the US. Read more
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