Maoist rebels and totalitarian monarchs are the order of the day for mainstream media coverage of Nepal. But lives are being lived beneath the political radar, and in a small village on the outskirts of Kathmandu, one man (known only as "Papa") has been making a difference by remodeling an

"Today, it is exactly like in 1993. Nobody had thought of organizing relief services for survivors, casualties and the hundreds of thousands of displaced persons. Other countries have professional disaster relief services. As for us, we vegetate in daily catastrophes and such services are inexistent.

BURUNDI’S UNKNOWN HEROES Author: Susan Koscis, Search for Common Ground Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 03/18/2004   BURUNDI’S UNKNOWN HEROES The story of Burundi’s heroes is one of humanity against all odds. It is a story of courage in the midst of crisis, of defiance in the

The Kashmir bus service is a nice confidence building measure, but nothing more. India should remain cautious, as such signs of good will have, in the past, led to brutal conflicts.

Cell phones make Peace? Author: Simon Stander Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 03/14/2005   All sorts of proposals have been made to drag warring nations out of violent conflict, especially in Africa, and ensure that the ensuing peace brings dividends in the form of increased welfare. Very

Developing Afghanistan: Past Experiences from Jack Maresca Author: Interview conducted by Nicole Loschke- PCM Assistant Editor Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 12/07/2009   Q: Knowing what you know about the development of Afghanistan and reflecting back on the political climate after the Cold War, compared to now,

Presentación realizada en el Diálogo entre los Ministros de Relaciones Exteriores y los representantes del Foro de la Sociedad Civil, V Cumbre de las Américas, Puerto España, Trinidad y Tobago, 17 de abril del 2009

El Salvador and the power of democratic change Author: Ross Ryan Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 03/23/2009   The recent election in El Salvador is an example of those relatively rare times when substantial change in the direction and philosophy of government is achieved through peaceful democratic

Doña Yvonne Clays Spoelders: Una historia inconclusa Author: Ronald Castro Fernández Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 08/11/2009   En una reciente visita a la sede del Instituto del Servicio Exterior Manuel María de Peralta tuve la grata experiencia de admirar, en un sitio privilegiado, la fotografía de

Do you Remember? Author: Jennifer Francesca Acio Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 04/23/2009   Do you remember When we used to sit Around the smouldering faggots With anxious eyes Glued to mama’s aromatic cauldron? Awe-struck by the glistening stars That seemed to hold our future?   How