Rotary – Recruiting the Next Generation of Peacemakers

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Staff Writer

The Rotary Peace Fellowship offers full funding for a master’s degree or professional certificate in peace study at one of six Rotary Peace Centers around the world. “Rotary believes, as I believe, that it is possible to have a world … Read more

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Telling Stories that Matter – The Art of the Folklorist

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Rebecca Popham

Folklore is the foundation of a culture.  It is the sum total of the stories, experiences, art and beliefs of the people living in that culture.  But much of it is hidden, and it is the task of the folklorist … Read more

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Measuring the Erosion of Empathy – Deconstructing the Science of Evil

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Staff Writer

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
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Finding a Measure of Peace

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Staff Writer

Can we measure the peacefulness of the world?  And beyond that, estimate the impact of conflict on the global economy?  On first consideration, these seem like impossible tasks.  After all, the drivers of human conflict are varied and complex.  But … Read more

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Culture’s Role in the Art of Peace-Building and Reconciliation

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Mark Flanigan

From 22 to 24 October 2012, International Christian University (ICU) hosted the “2012 Aspen Cultural Diplomacy Forum” on its verdant campus in Tokyo, Japan. The Forum was cosponsored by ICU, the Aspen Institute and the Japan ICU Foundation (JICUF) and … Read more

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Remembrance Sunday: Thoughts on Peace

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Chris Underwood

One of my first jobs after finishing University was a temporary post at the Royal British Legion in 1997. I was one of the few non-military people in the building, and this soon grew to be the basis of much … Read more

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The Peace Revolution Project – Voices from our Future

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Anita Nuss

Osama Moftah from Egypt says: “To define human rights is to define your own rights, from there you can define the rights of the group that you live in, and then you can define human rights for a global community…so, … Read more

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Art as a Social Force for Change – a Folklorist for Peace Relates the Stories of Life

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Kiran Sirah

What were you doing this summer? It was by complete chance that I ended up living in Washington, DC, and met Mike Synder. Mike, it just so happened, is a past American Rotary Ambassadorial Fellow who studied in my home … Read more

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First International Day of the Girl

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Emily Harwell

Anyone can make a huge difference in the lives of girls around the world by celebrating the First Annual International Day of the Girl on Thursday, October 11, 2012. The United Nations officially recognized the International Day of the Girl 10 … Read more

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The Emerging Role of Faith Based Organizations in Global Development

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Muyatwa Sitali

What do an Imam, a Christian theologian, a former World Vision staff member and an interfaith expert have in common? An inclination for development and a seemingly united motivation to improve the lot of mankind for now and in preparation … Read more

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