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Powerful Rural Women in Turkana, Kenya
On a hot weekday morning about 100 people were meeting in a church in Kainuk, Kenya, a remote rural town on the border between the areas of Turkana and Pokot. Suddenly all the children sitting on the porch of the church took off like a startled flock of birds, running
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  • June 29, 2020
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Kenya: The journey is far from over
President Kibaki and Mr Raila Odinga have signed a power-sharing agreement, thereby taking an important step toward political stability and peace in the region. As Wangari Maathai points out, however, many issues of justice and reconciliation remain to be addressed, including the human cost of recent violence and the underlying
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  • June 26, 2020
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Peace in Kenya Campaign
Peace in Kenya Campaign Author: Peter Ongera Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 04/02/2008 Category: Conciliation Kenya’s post-election violence has been, to say the least, an unanticipated tragedy with far-reaching implications. Even as the country’s calm returns, albeit slowly, underlying tension is evident. With over 1,000 lives lost
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  • June 26, 2020
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The Consequences of Failure
Kenya’s choices are simple: life or death, penury or prosperity, a cohesive, well governed nation that counts its diversity as strength or a suspicious, hateful one governed by the cynical and awash in the blood of its young. The leaders too must now decide whether they will be remembered
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  • June 26, 2020
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Hopes and Challenges Facing Emerging Democracies in Africa and Asia
The best hope for a peaceful world where fundamental human rights are respected is for democracy to ultimately triumph in fractured societies. However, for that to happen, certain preconditions must be established including the rule of law, an independent judiciary and media, a culture that begins to ferociously resists corruption and the establishment of
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  • June 26, 2020
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It stops with me
It stops with me Author: Sandra Macharia Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 02/06/2008 Category: Comment Since the disputed election in Kenya on 27 December 2007, more than one thousand of my fellow Kenyans have met a violent death and hundreds of thousands have been displaced. Life as
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  • June 26, 2020
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OF PASTORS, POLITICIANS AND PENNIES
OF PASTORS, POLITICIANS AND PENNIES Author: Nkirote V. Laiboni Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 10/25/2007 Category: Opinion If you are keen on making bags of easy money in Kenya, there are two things you might want to consider. The first is to become a preacher. The second
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  • June 26, 2020
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Priestess of the Green Gospel
In this issue's editorial, Dr. Edith Natukunda-Togboa offers tam-tams and ululations as Professor Wangari Maathai joins the select club of Nobel Peace Laureates.
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  • June 25, 2020
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Kenya in Crisis
An in-depth look at the background of the Kenyan crisis, disputes over the election, and the potential for re-establishing peace in the near future.
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  • June 24, 2020
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How likely is conflict over the Nile waters?
Ferdinand Katendeko finds that pre-independence agreements by the then dominant Colonial power over the control of the vital Nile waters may lead to further conflict in conflict-torn Africa.
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A @universityforpeace initiative that publishes ideas for peacebuilding on a global scale. Authors are from different countries and fields.


🕊️ Can a flag, a bridge or a wedding symbol c
🕊️ Can a flag, a bridge or a wedding symbol carry the weight of peace?
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, symbols shape memory, identity, and even conflict.
This story explores how reclaiming heritage and co-creating meaning through community spaces can help rebuild trust after war.

Read the full article now on Ideas for Peace (link in bio).
#IdeasforPeace #BosniaHerzegovina #Srebrenica30 #peacebuilding


🌱 Climate change is affecting people’s lives
🌱 Climate change is affecting people’s lives in Northern Ghana — but it’s also threatening the animals they rely on.

When goats and sheep go uncared for, entire communities suffer.
But what if animal welfare could actually make these communities more resilient?

📲 Swipe through to discover how one woman’s journey from Iran to Ghana led her to a powerful realization:
Caring for animals is part of caring for the planet.

👉 Read the full story: “Animal Welfare as a Crucial Adaptation Strategy in the Face of Climate Change” by Niknaz Alemi (link in bio).

#AnimalWelfare #ClimateAdaptation #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateJustice #Resilience #CommunityLedChange #NorthernGhana #OneHealth #PlanetCare


🧊 Can a nation be truly free if it doesn’t co
🧊 Can a nation be truly free if it doesn’t control its own resources?
🌍 Greenland’s Inuit are recognized under international law—
but Denmark still controls much of their land and natural wealth.
⚖️ What happens when rights exist on paper, but not in practice?
🔗 Read the full article — link in bio.
#InuitRights #Greenland #SelfDetermination #IdeasForPeace


🌱 Costa Rica se pinta de verde… pero el agua
🌱 Costa Rica se pinta de verde... pero el agua habla diferente. Detrás de los monocultivos que exportan riqueza, hay comunidades sin acceso a agua potable, suelos contaminados y ecosistemas que mueren en silencio.
🧪 Se usan 20 de los 22 plaguicidas más peligrosos del mundo.
💧 El 75% de nuestras fuentes hídricas están en riesgo.
🥀 La “violencia lenta” avanza… gota a gota.
📖 Leé el artículo completo y descubrí por qué la agricultura industrial amenaza nuestro futuro (enlace en bio): 
🔗 https://ideasforpeace.org/desafios-ambientales-en-costa-rica-la-agricultura-industrial-y-su-impacto-en-el-agua/
#DesafíosAmbientalesCR #Agroquímicos #DerechoAlAgua #CostaRicaNoEsTanVerde #CrisisAmbiental #ViolenciaLenta #Monocultivos #CambioYa


🌍 Peace doesn't start in conference rooms — i
🌍 Peace doesn't start in conference rooms — it starts in communities.
Meet the local peacebuilders redefining global harmony, one story at a time.
💬 Discover the #PeaceStartsHere campaign and read the full article now (link in bio) 👇
🔗 https://ideasforpeace.org/peace-starts-here-empowering-local-voices-for-global-harmony/


🎥 “Las palabras importan. La paz también se
🎥 “Las palabras importan. La paz también se construye con lo que decimos.” En Costa Rica, expresiones como “panderetas” han sido usadas para burlarse de comunidades evangélicas. Pero… ¿cuánto daño puede hacer una palabra? 
🛐 En su artículo, la Dra. Mariateresa Garrido analiza los discursos discriminatorios hacia grupos cristianos y su impacto en la libertad religiosa y los derechos humanos. 
📖 Leé el artículo completo en nuestro sitio (enlace en bio): 
🔗 ideasforpeace.org 
🗣️ La voz en este video fue generada con inteligencia artificial para fines narrativos. 
#IdeasForPeace #LibertadReligiosa #DerechosHumanos #CostaRica #RelanzamientoI4P #PazActiva


✨ We’re back.
The Ideas for Peace blog returns

✨ We’re back.
The Ideas for Peace blog returns this July with new voices, bold ideas, and stories that imagine peace from every corner of the world.

📚 Stay tuned — our first article drops soon.
🗣️ Voice in this video was generated using AI for storytelling purposes.

#IdeasForPeace #BlogRelaunch #PeaceInAction #VoicesForPeace


✨ ¡Volvemos!
Ideas for Peace se renueva este ju

✨ ¡Volvemos!
Ideas for Peace se renueva este julio con nuevas voces, nuevas preguntas y muchas ideas que merecen ser compartidas.
Porque construir paz empieza también con lo que nos atrevemos a imaginar y decir.
📚 Muy pronto, nuevos artículos en el blog.

#RelanzamientoI4P #IdeasForPeace #PazActiva #BlogDeIdeas #UPEACE


🌍 Happy International Youth Day! 🎉🎊 Today
🌍 Happy International Youth Day! 🎉🎊 Today, we celebrate the incredible potential and power of young people in shaping our world. 🌱💪 Let's empower and support the youth in their endeavors to create positive change, amplify their voices, and build a brighter future for all. 🌈🤝 #InternationalYouthDay #YouthPower #PositiveChange #BrighterFuture


🌱🌍 Climate change sparks self-reflection and
🌱🌍 Climate change sparks self-reflection and action! 🌿 As the climate crisis looms, eco-communities are emerging as a unique opportunity to reshape our way of life. Let's embrace sustainable living and pave the way for a brighter future together. 💡 #ClimateChange #EcoCommunities #SustainableLiving #BrighterFuture


🌿🌎 International Indigenous Day! Today, we
🌿🌎 International Indigenous Day!  Today, we honor and appreciate the rich cultural heritage, knowledge, and contributions of indigenous peoples around the world. Let's stand in solidarity with indigenous communities, preserving their traditions and protecting their rights. Together, we can build a more inclusive and harmonious world. 🤝 #IndigenousDay #CulturalHeritage #Solidarity #Inclusion


Conoce nuestras becas🌱
Conoce nuestras becas🌱


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🏛️ The Latin American Parliament:

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🏛️ The Latin American Parliament: A Human Rights Pioneer!  Founded in 1964 for regional political integration, PARLATINO has made significant strides in advancing human rights in Latin America. This paper explores the game-changing "Leyes Modelo" framework and its impact on the continent's human rights agenda. 🕊️ Check out the full article at www.ideasforpeace.org to learn more! #PARLATINO #HumanRights #LatinAmerica #LeyesModelo


Discover a World of Topics! 🌍💡

At Ideas for
Discover a World of Topics! 🌍💡

At Ideas for Peace, we cover a wide range of subjects related to peace and conflict resolution. 

Explore our articles, podcast, videos, and more at www.ideasforpeace.org. Join the conversation and be part of the change! 🕊️🌱 #IdeasForPeace #PeacefulWorld #Topics #Explore


¡Publica con nosotros! 📝✨ Sigue nuestra guí
¡Publica con nosotros! 📝✨ Sigue nuestra guía para compartir tus ideas para la paz. Visita www.ideasforpeace.org y descubre cómo ser parte de nuestro equipo de colaboradores. 💬


Can International Law Secure Global Peace? 🌍 Th
Can International Law Secure Global Peace? 🌍 The integrity of international law is vital for global security, yet powerful states' violations and disinterest in international courts pose challenges. How can we reinforce international law to uphold peace and security? Join the conversation and read the full article at www.ideasforpeace.org. Let's work together to make a difference and create a world where peace prevails. #InternationalLaw #UnitedNations #Peace #Campaign


🌟 Discover a World of Ideas for Peace! 🌍💡
🌟 Discover a World of Ideas for Peace! 🌍💡

Looking for inspiring perspectives on peace and conflict resolution? Look no further! 🕊️💬 Check out our website www.ideasforpeace.org for thought-provoking articles, captivating photo essays, and engaging videos that contribute to building a more peaceful world.

📚 Expand your horizons with our diverse collection of topics.
🌿 Be part of the conversation for a brighter future.
🌐 Explore ideas that make a difference!

Join us at www.ideasforpeace.org today! 🙌🏽 #IdeasForPeace #PeacefulWorld #Inspiration #Explore


¡Únete a nuestro equipo! 🌍💼

El mundo espe
¡Únete a nuestro equipo! 🌍💼

El mundo espera soluciones a problemas complejos, desde el fin de los conflictos hasta la lucha contra el cambio climático. ¡En la Universidad para la Paz (UPAZ), trabajamos incansablemente para contribuir a la paz y el progreso mundiales!

Somos un equipo diverso de profesionales de todo el mundo, comprometidos con un entorno de trabajo inclusivo, respetuoso y positivo. Trabajarás en equipos multiculturales con perspectivas diversas y enfoques innovadores.

En la UPAZ, valoramos la igualdad y la no discriminación. Invitamos a personas indígenas, afrodescendientes, con discapacidad, migrantes, LGTBIQ+, y a todas las personas históricamente excluidas, a participar en nuestros procesos de contratación.

¡Especialmente instamos a las mujeres en esta diversidad a presentar sus postulaciones!

Nos emociona tu interés en ser parte de la UPAZ. Consulta las oportunidades disponibles en nuestro sitio web y únete a nuestro apasionante equipo. 💪🏽🌟 #UPAZ #TrabajoEnEquipo #OportunidadesProfesionales #Inclusión

https://www.upeace.org/pages/job-and-internship-opportunities


Únete GRATIS al evento "¿Cómo analizar conflict
Únete GRATIS al evento "¿Cómo analizar conflictos?".
De la mano de un panel internacional, donde expertos reconocidos explorarán las herramientas prácticas destinadas a la prevención e intervención en escenarios complejos.

Fecha: 25 de julio�
Hora: 19:00 GMT-5�
Webinar gratuito

Suscríbete aquí: https://www.wearemagnolia.org/event-details-registration/como-analizar-conflictos 
@magnoliaespaz


Can Community-Driven Initiatives Overcome Food Ins
Can Community-Driven Initiatives Overcome Food Insecurity? 🌱 Uncover how community organizations in Ciudad Colon are taking bold steps to tackle food insecurity. How do their innovative approaches compare to national food aid programs? Explore the impact of COVID-19 and the quest for sustainable agroecological frameworks. Dive into the full article at www.ideasforpeace.org and be part of the fight against #FoodInsecurity. Join us in creating a future where everyone has access to nutritious food. #CommunityFoodSecurity #FoodAid #Agroecology #CostaRica



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