Stephanie Knox Cubbon gives some historical background and theoretical context to the Dr. Hungwa Memorial Peace Education Program, an important new initiaive to build a culture of peace through education and professional training.
Key words: peace education, teachers without borders, Paulo Freire, violence, culture
The hard struggle against British rule was marred by the division of a united India. Millions are said to have moved across the borders and lakhs of people lost their lives. This was an irreparable loss for the subcontinent. We can’t undo the partition, which is now a reality. We
Nicole Loschke reflects on her family's hardships while trying to achieve the "American Dream." Loschke challenges the call of U.S. President Barrack Obama one year ago, chanting "Yes we can" with the American people. Finally, she drafts a letter to President Obama asking about the promised change and the world's
Mary Wade returned to the U.S. after 35 years living abroad. Upon returning she observed the changing attitudes of inner-city youth. She noticed the violence, aggression, drug use and abundance of weapons. In an effort to change the negative path these youth are choosing Wade established BRIC, a youth program
Anne Dehollain and Hyunmin Kang take opposite standpoints on the question of Security Council reform, having been asked to argue for or against, giving due consideration to the legal and political issues at hand.
This article summarizes the findings of a jont research project by UPEACE and Arcadia University. A full discussion of the project and findings will appear in the upcoming book Conlfict Resolution of the Boruca Hydro-Energy Project: Renewable Energy Production in a Costa
Rica published by The Continuum International Publishing
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses the General Assembly of the United Nations on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples.