FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – Fifteen-year-olds from around the world now have an extra 15 days to get their applications in for the global competition 15@15: Youth Building Democracy. HFX announced yesterday an extension until September 30 to receive submissions. The 15@15 competition is organized to mark the 15th annual Halifax International…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – To mark the 15th annual Halifax International Security Forum, HFX announces the launch of 15@15: Youth Building Democracy. This global competition will introduce young people to HFX’s vital mission of strengthening strategic cooperation among the world’s democracies. Fifteen years ago – 2008 – was momentous: Russia invaded…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – HFX is proud to announce that its 15th anniversary Halifax International Security Forum will be held November 17-19, 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Over the past 15 years, Halifax International Security Forum has become widely recognized as the world’s preeminent gathering for leaders committed…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HALIFAX, NS — The following remarks were delivered this afternoon by HFX President Peter Van Praagh to welcome guests to the 2022 Halifax International Security Forum. Please check against delivery — Minister Anand, Ministers, Members of Parliament, Members of the Congressional Delegation, Distinguished officers, Ladies and Gentlemen, colleagues, and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HALIFAX, NS — HFX, host of the annual Halifax International Security Forum, the leading security meeting for democracies, today released its agenda along with the names of some of its prominent participants. The 2022 Halifax International Security Forum will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from November…