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Highlights from the Toronto Democracy Forum 2025: Healing the World Through Civil Resistance

November 25, 2025

In many parts of the world, people are watching their freedoms shrink, sometimes gradually, sometimes overnight. Authoritarian governments are tightening…

Brad Lips, CEO of Atlas Network, Named Recipient of the 2025 Linda Whetstone Award for Freedom and Human Rights

November 17, 2025

The World Anti-Extremism Network (WAEN) is honored to announce Brad Lips as the recipient of the 2025 Linda Whetstone Award…

Summer Internship Program

April 10, 2025

The World Anti-Extremism Network (WAEN) is offering summer internships for those who are passionate about combating extremism, promoting peace, and…

Healing the World by Defending Freedom & Countering Oppression: Activists from 15+ Countries Unite at Toronto Democracy Forum

December 5, 2024

Toronto Democracy Forum Healing the World by Defending Freedom & Countering Oppression A World Free of Extremism & Authoritarianism The…

Internship Opportunity

August 24, 2024

About World Anti-Extremism Network (WAEN): The World Anti-Extremism Network (WAEN) is a global organization nonprofit dedicated to countering extremism and…

FREEDOM STAGE | Episode 3 – Sooma Aslami, Women Rights Activist from Afghanistan

August 15, 2024

Imagine you've worked tirelessly to achieve a good lifestyle and secure a fortune, only to face an unexpected event that…

FREEDOM STAGE | Episode 2 – Simon Lee, Freedom Activist from Hong Kong

August 14, 2024

At the “Freedom Stage” program by the World Anti-Extremism Network, we engage with individuals who have firsthand experience with extremism…

FREEDOM STAGE | Interview with Eunhee Park, North Korean Escapee and Freedom Advocate

June 15, 2024

At the “Freedom Stage” program of the World Anti Extremism Network, we interview individuals who have experienced extremism and authoritarianism…

Scholarly – A Podcast for Defending Freedom & Countering Extremism & Authoritarianism

May 22, 2024

We at the World Anti-Extremism Network are thrilled to announce the launch of our new podcast, “Scholarly.” This series will…