The humanitarian response to the people from Kobanî who were displaced to Suruc , Turkey , was highly polarized , with actors associated with Turkish state on the one hand , and the pro-Kurdish movement on the other . In September 2014 , Defend International launched a worldwide campaign aimed at , among other things , raising awareness about Kobanî and the brutal attacks its residents were subjected to , and building connections between potential partners and communities whose work is relevant to the campaign , including individuals , groups , communities , and NGOs In October 2014 , Dr. Widad Akrawi , President of Defend International , dedicated her 2014 International Pfeffer Peace Award to , among others , all residents of Kobane because , she said , facts on the ground demonstrate that these peaceful people are not safe in their enclaves , partly because of their ethnic origin and/or religion , and they are therefore in urgent need for immediate attention from the global community . She asked the international community to make sure that the victims are not forgotten ; they should be rescued , protected , fully assisted and compensated fairly
2014 International Pfeffer Peace Award
2014 International Pfeffer Peace Award
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