Blog

Afghanistan at a Crossroads: The Fall, the Taliban, and What Comes Next — WAEN CEO Khalid Ramizy Speaks at the University of Ottawa

March 26, 2026

On March 10, 2026, Khalid Ramizy, CEO of the World Anti Extremism Network (WAEN), delivered a presentation at the University…

WAEN CEO Khalid Ramizy Speaks at the Canadian Parliament on the Growing Threat of Extremist Ideology

March 16, 2026

On February 11, 2026, the Tafsik Organization convened a session at the Canadian Parliament to call for the designation of…

David Teffaine, WAEN’s new Senior Fellow

March 4, 2026

The World Anti-Extremism Network (WAEN) is honored to welcome David Teffaine, as our new Senior Fellow. In this role, David…

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…