Peace education or military intervention? Which creates peace?
Peace education or millions spent on military options. What will really de-escalate violence – peace or violence? The choice is a global one.
An innovative program in Iraq is fighting ISIL with peace education
An innovative program in Iraq is fighting ISIL with peace education
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SPEAK UP for The Reality of Climate Change
This video is recommended viewing. Humans go into denial when they don’t want to face a painful truth or an inconvenient truth. The reality is life is as it is and we can choose love or fear in each moment. As we change our thoughts from fear, ambition, greed and so… Continue reading
A Peacemaker Making Friends Among the Taliban in Afghanistan
I found this story by chance, I liked the fact that American Dan Terry sought to get to know the people of Afghanistan. He was a mennonite christian which is very brave in Afghanistan, given the intolerance of the islamic Taliban. However, he fell in love with the people and made Afghanistan… Continue reading
Obama and Romney: Building Bridges to Peace?
I see the invitation of President Obama extended to opposition leader Mitt Romney as a important political initiative and raises for me the prospect of peacemaking in politics. To reach out beyond the political divide and learn how to work together for the greater good. This is not easy given that democracy’s… Continue reading
Why Did Australia Abstain from the Vote on UN Status for Palestine?
Why did Australia abstain from voting for UN Observer Status for Palestine? This was my question. I found my answer below. Very pleased to see Gareth Evans lobbying below.
I understand Australia is starting to make its break from the US and Israel, I see that as a move towards peace.… Continue reading
Gandhi Announced His Philosophy of Nonviolence on 9/11
I just learned that Gandhi announced his philosophy of nonviolence on September 11, 1906. My mind immediately went to the attack on the World Trade Centre in New York. I then mentally travelled to Chile recalling Salvador Allende, President of Chile, who died during the Chilean coup of 1973 by the Chilean Army Commander-in-Chief Augusto… Continue reading