I have been slow to comment on the nascent Trumpian Gaza peace plan. Here’s hoping against all hope that it …Continue reading →| PERRIN LOVETT
If we are to rebuild trust and establish a lasting peace, Israelis and Palestinians alike must confront a simple, uncomfortable reality: our lives are intertwined. Our safety depends on one another. The post Opinion: Why Canada must keep pushing for peace in the Middle East appeared first on The Canadian Jewish News.| The Canadian Jewish News
The rise of youth-led protests in Madagascar, Morocco, Kenya and Nepal adds to growing evidence that Gen Z is actively shaping political and social discourse. The post The Rise and Spread of Gen Z Protests appeared first on Vision of Humanity.| Vision of Humanity
Global supply chains are often undermined by exploitation, corruption, and weak governance that perpetuate poverty and instability. Unilever introduced its Responsible Partner Policy to address these systemic risks. The post Unilever’s Responsible Partner Policy appeared first on Vision of Humanity.| Vision of Humanity
At the April 2025 FEPS roundtable on funding for conflict prevention, I emphasised that dialogue […] The post A practitioner’s perspective on peace funding appeared first on Foundation for European Progressive Studies.| Foundation for European Progressive Studies
On 4 October 2025, the indigenous Jumma People of the Chittagong Hill Tracts living in South Korea organized a public rally in central Seoul against the attack and killing of their fellow people in southeastern Bangladesh by the Bangladesh Army… Bereket Alemayehu| Pressenza
“Two years have passed since the tragic events of October 7, 2023; a day that shattered lives, deepened divides, and marked the beginning of one of the most horrific chapters in the history of this land. Since then, we have… Combatants for Peace| Pressenza
The President’s claim to greatness is built on the pretext that he can cut deals which no other US president could The post Make Peace Great Again appeared first on The Spectator World.| The Spectator World
Veterans play a critical role in movements for peace and justice. The post Antiwar Veterans in the Age of Trump appeared first on Foreign Policy In Focus.| Foreign Policy In Focus
This week, UN says peace in DRC still “mostly a promise” despite progress on paper. What’s next for Trump’s Gaza peace plan?| Peace News Network
‘What? You too? I thought I was the only one.’”—C.S. Lewis “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” I was thinking about that quote while walking to this morning’s possibility posse. And I decided to amend it just slightly: Even if something IS broke (or appears to be), don’t fix it. Here’s why: Trying to […]| Pam Grout
Dear all at IPC, I was recently with an elderly friend who I visit. When I arrived he was unusually agitated, getting up to check the windows were shut, muttering to himself, feeling cold and then …| Paul Levy
I have had the good fortune to work with and become friends with some amazing Afghan women human rights defenders. Over the years, I have heard them express their concerns about a possible US withdrawal and Taliban return. With all my reservations about foreign and occupation forces, I have been witness to their thinking and […]| The Standpoint
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to pray the rosary each day in October for peace. The pope made his request at the end of his weekly general audience Sept. 24 and the day after he said he had spoken again with the pastor of Holy Family Church in Gaza City, the only... The post Pope asks everyone to pray rosary for peace throughout October appeared first on The Southern Cross.| The Southern Cross
I arrived home mid-afternoon on Sunday, after a busy morning out and about in Cambridge. I had a long mental list of chores to do: wash dishes, vacuum, sweep the wood floors, clean the bathroom. (I still need to wash my windows, pay the electric bill, take out the recycling and compost and trash.) One […]| cakes, tea and dreams
Prayer for Peace in Gaza, in the West Bank and in Israel In the days of the prophet Habakkuk, God spoke of stones crying out against oppression and violence. Centuries later, as Jesus entered Jerusalem, he told the Pharisees that if his followers were silent, the very stones would shout aloud in witness to him. […]| Joint Public Issues Team
I spent a good part of the summer in the north of Ireland. It’s a beautiful country filled with lovely people, who spent three decades at the end of the last century at odds. In true, understated Irish fashion, they called their season of sectarian violence The Troubles, and in those years, more than 3,700 people were killed, 50,000 wounded, and an entire nation was …| A Peace of My Mind
Last Sunday, (the Sunday before yesterday), was my first return trip to walk at Conant Brook since before school began. Like blogging, taking myself walking in my favorite places becomes harder to find the time for once the school year gets in full swing. We have been enjoying beautiful, albeit dry, now drought-like conditions, here […]| Karma's When I Feel Like It Blog
The devastating floods in Pakistan have left behind more than wreckage, they’ve exposed systemic weaknesses in governance, equity, and social cohesion. The post Pakistan’s Flood Crisis and the Fragile Fabric of Peace appeared first on Vision of Humanity.| Vision of Humanity
Africa’s growing young population has the potential to transform the continent’s economic trajectory. But realising this potential will require enhancing the attitudes, institutions, and structures that foster resilience and prosperity. The post Growing without prosperity: how Africa can turn a youth boom into wealth appeared first on Vision of Humanity.| Vision of Humanity
As the world fractures, our ability to talk to one another seems to be breaking down too. How can we survive the age of polycrisis? The post From Broken Dialogue to Rebuilding Community appeared first on Vision of Humanity.| Vision of Humanity
Rising youth unemployment and the digital divide are fuelling instability in fragile societies. IBM’s SkillsBuild for Peace equips marginalised groups with digital skills and career support, turning education into a pathway for stability and long-term growth. The post Building Skills for Peace: IBM SKillsBuild appeared first on Vision of Humanity.| Vision of Humanity
Celtel and Search for Common Ground partnered to expand mobile connectivity in conflict-affected areas, strengthening communication, connecting communities, rebuilding trust, and supporting economic recovery in post-war Sierra Leone.| Vision of Humanity
Reading Time: 5minutesThe attention economy that entrances us daily frowns upon silence and inaction, which are essential in our daily lives. The post Enjoy the Silence appeared first on Observatory - Institute for the Future of Education.| Observatory – Institute for the Future of Education
When I hear others talking about the profound calmness they seem to naturally feel each time they visit the temple, I can’t help but wonder how I can have a similar experience more often.| LDS Living
Thanks for checking in on me! I’m working on some other projects right now and need to give this chronicle a rest. There’s not much happening anyway, so you’re not missing anythin…| The News from Sonnystone Acres
First launched over 20 years ago to highlight Australia’s interests in African mining and energy, the Africa Down Under Conference has become the largest African-focused mining event outside the African continent. This year’s gathering in Perth once again brought together senior African and Australian officials and business leaders. Among them was Guinea’s Minister for Planning ... Read moreDisclosure From September 2024 to May 2025, the author was the Chief of Party for the Citizen Obs...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
In a world obsessed with overnight transformations—think crash diets, intense fitness boot camps, or 30-day productivity challenges—it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that big, dramatic changes are the only path to self-improvement. But what if the secret to lasting change lies in the opposite approach? What if the smallest, most incremental adjustments to your daily routine could lead to profound, sustainable transformation?… The post The Power of Small Habit Change: Buildi...| Whole Life Challenge
Over the last half century or so, it has become increasingly common for people in the western world to adapt and adopt traditional spiritual practices from around the world, particularly the east, into their personal daily practices and search for greater meaning in life. From meditation to mantras to pilgrimages and more, many have seen the value of creating a personalized ritual space and practice drawn from age old wisdom from around the world.… The post What Non-Religious People Can Lea...| Whole Life Challenge
Germany looks to India to help get Russia to Ukraine peace talks. Israelis protest for an end to war and return of hostages.| Peace News Network
For almost two decades, Nigel Bromage was a leading member of the British far right. What made leave his hate-filled path?| Positive News
Hawaii is the farthest I have traveled. It was a long plane journey, but it was so worth it. The first thing I noted about it was the difference in the light. It was like having cataracts fixed, where colors are accentuated and peace comes into your soul. I don’t know why it is different;... Continue Reading →| Help from Heaven
~ the moon softly glows as light and shadow embrace simple serenity ~ ~ ~ This week Ritva invited us to pause, relax, and savor the quiet moments of life. This is a beautiful reminder to explore the beauty around us. When we look for beauty, we often find moments of peace and serenity within…| writing to freedom
On 30 August 2025, ABColombia observes the International Day for Enforced Disappearances, we remember the victims many of whom were working to defend the rights of others and highlight the courage of the families who continue to search for justice for their loved ones.| ABColombia
There are two things that Jesus promises to bring into our lives. Firstly, He brings God’s love and grace. He proclaims, “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were blazing already,” referring to the grace and love of God made present in the flames of the Holy Spirit […]| Catholic Exchange
Lush Cosmetics' partnership with Colombia’s Peace Community demonstrates how core business activities can become direct peacebuilding mechanisms and support non-violent economic alternatives in conflict-affected areas.| Vision of Humanity
Roy-Stanley Nwafor, IEP Nigeria Country Representative highlighted strategies for youth engagement, institutional strengthening, and continental stability.| Vision of Humanity
Rivendell is what we want to provide to our readers.| Rambling Ever On
Iran’s Lake Urmia, once the Middle East’s largest saltwater lake, has shrunk by 90 percent due to mismanagement, dams, and drought. As Tehran pour| Green Prophet
The March for Australia rallies held across the country worry me deeply. We need to find responses that that open space for dialogue, connection, and understanding: approaches that show, in both w…| Sustaining Community
PEACE Feels like a big word. Too big sometimes. Like something reserved for world leaders or breaking news headlines. Just too far off and too hard to reach. But what if peace didn’t have to be some distant, daunting goal? What if it started small? Say HI for Peace is Hostelling International’s global campaign to bring […] The post Time To Level Up: Play For Peace! appeared first on HiHostels Blog.| HiHostels Blog
On 11 August 2025, it was announced that Miguel Uribe the Pre-candidate for the Centro Democratico Party for next year’s presidential elections had died of his injuries from the assassination attempt on his life in June. This cruel act not only challenges democracy but also leaves a family devastated at his loss.| ABColombia
By JoAnne Wadsworth, Communications Consultant, G20 Interfaith Forum. – – – On August 8, 2025, the G20 Interfaith Forum hosted its final "Faith in Action: Reflections" webinar, focusing on "Disaster Preparedness, Relief, and Recovery." The discussion brought together faith-based humanitarian leaders to examine how religious communities serve as first responders…| Viewpoints
Our book on the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) around the world - with chapters from 62 authors in 21 countries - is now available! Continue reading →| Sustaining Community
Vered Berman grew up in West Jerusalem, has lived in Berlin for 22 years, and has been committed to peace since her youth. In 2003, she lost her mother in a Hamas suicide bombing. Twenty years later, she wrote a letter to the attacker’s family. In this interview with Kontrast, she shares what moved her […] The post Israeli Peace Activist: “Palestinian freedom and Israeli security go hand in hand” appeared first on TheBetter.news.| TheBetter.news
In the black depths of the northwest Pacific Ocean, between 6,000 and 9,500 metres beneath the surface, scientists have discovered what is now conside| Green Prophet
Read about Sparking Peace, a wonderful new picture book that is an excellent resource for raising peacemakers.| All Done Monkey
By JoAnne Wadsworth, Communications Consultant, G20 Interfaith Forum. – – – On July 31st, 2025, the G20 Interfaith Forum, in partnership with Praeveni Global, hosted a webinar on "Faith Leadership and Missions" as part of a monthly series commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Palermo Protocol. The panel explored how…| Viewpoints
Jenny Clegg takes a deep dive into Trump's militarisation drive and Starmer's backing of the special relationship - whatever the costs.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
How wise is it to blast out threats of nuclear war almost non-stop? The financial investment advisory guru, Martin Armstrong, has just issued another such warning to the world: 100% Chance of Nuclear War – Martin Armstrong | Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog, by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com. Six weeks ago, legendary financial and geopolitical cycle analyst Martin …| Global Research
“Unless the Lord builds the House, they labor in vain who build it …” (Psalm 127:1) The Flood of Noah accomplished a reset for the earth and her inhabitants. A […]| GGWO Church Baltimore
In 2018 Philanthropy for Social Justice and Peace (PSJP) started to facilitate a learning space for a cohort of philanthropy and development practitioners who wanted to increase the effectiveness and impact of their work. They identified themes such as dignity, community resilience, measuring change, sustainability, community philanthropy, leadership, power, among others, that they wanted to unpack. | Global Dialogue
Artistic reflections around war, much like war itself, have been an awfully male-dominated affair. The Women’s Media Center cites an estimate that only 15 to 20 percent of news photographers are women—a field with very few female figures, such as Lee Miller and Gerda Taro, gaining widespread fame.| Arts Help
The Afghan windcatcher car cooler isn’t just clever. It’s low-cost climate adaptation. With rising global temperatures and millions of cars still| Green Prophet
On 7 and 8 July, ABColombia had the pleasure of welcoming Monsignor Hector Fabio Henao to London for a series of meetings with parliamentarians, government officials, and think tank representatives. The visit aimed to shed light on the current humanitarian crisis in Colombia and offer practical recommendations for how UK authorities and civil society can... The post Monsignor Hector Fabio Henao’s Visit to London Highlights Colombia’s Humanitarian Crisis and what the UK government can do t...| ABColombia
By JoAnne Wadsworth, Communications Consultant, G20 Interfaith Forum. – – – On May 28-29, 2025, the G20 Interfaith Forum Association hosted Africa Week at Future Africa, University of Pretoria, bringing together global experts to examine complex intersections between traditional belief systems, indigenous rights, and international policy frameworks. The session on…| Viewpoints
By JoAnne Wadsworth, Communications Consultant, G20 Interfaith Forum. – – – On May 28-29, 2025, the G20 Interfaith Forum Association hosted Africa Week at Future Africa, University of Pretoria, examining how diverse stakeholders can meaningfully engage with global governance structures. This gathering featured key government officials and civil society leaders…| Viewpoints
By JoAnne Wadsworth, Communications Consultant, G20 Interfaith Forum. – – – On May 28-29, 2025, the G20 Interfaith Forum Association hosted Africa Week at Future Africa, University of Pretoria, bringing together interfaith representatives, youth leaders, and G20 engagement groups to explore how Africa's diverse faith communities can meaningfully contribute to…| Viewpoints
Review on George Orwell’s Novel 1984 1984 is not just a classic or a “good” book that the high school literature teacher propagates with all her pathos. Treating it as such would …| VOICES
As peace operations falter worldwide, Namibia’s lasting success shows peacekeeping must be more than a crisis response; it must be a sustained, strategic commitment. Read more.| Vision of Humanity
While nations focus on spending on defence, a network of quiet changemakers is growing, people at the grassroots who refuse to accept conflict as inevitable.| Vision of Humanity
While many conflicts remain limited, others escalate quickly, becoming highly lethal, protracted & destabilising. Understanding why some wars escalate is essential for designing early interventions and effective peacebuilding strategies.| Vision of Humanity
Love and a loving touch can bring a baby peace.. Inner peace is a home grown commodity; beginning with the seeds of loving ourselves as babies then as children. Add the nourishment of loving parent…| joyful2beeblogs
The world is in need of our peace today. Please stop all the fear mongering. Don’t listen to all the scaremongering/rumormongering. Become the peace you want to see in the world.| Selma
Image is from Pexels It might sound unusual, but being dyslexic can be a unique and cool experience at times; let me explain. I was writing a bookish post where, instead of ‘indie,’ I w…| Mybookworld24
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Today, I’ve escaped to my happy place. Cloaked in the humid salty air, I sit at the edge of the earth, where land cascades into the highest tide in the world. Waves lap at my toes, and seagul…| The Light for My Path
The 2025 Global Peace Index reveals 'The Great Fragmentation' - a sharp decline in global peace driven by rising conflicts, shifting power, and new warfare risks.| Vision of Humanity
Online memorial of the roughly 38,000 child victims of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, 80 years ago. The post Online memorial for the child victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki appeared first on Get Hiroshima.| Get Hiroshima
Showa Emperor Hirohito visited the A-bombed city of Hiroshima two and a half years after the bombing on the anniversary of Pearl Harbor.| Get Hiroshima
With so many self-help books out there, it's difficult to know where to start. If you want to have a flick through some handy books that'll help you to improve your life and wellbeing, both physically and mentally, here are a few options for a quick read...| My Thrifty Life by Cassie Fairy
I could see peace instead of this. ~A Course in MiraclesA friend of mine some years ago had worked very hard to get to a position of success. He had a good job and was| Galen Pearl
How are you doing in these volatile times? Today, I want to share one of my poems from my book, I Say the Sky:May I Greet Youas you might, in your best moments, greet yourself: not fearful, not turning in judgment, not asking permission. The gates are wide and many: look, here, this egg on the tableready […]| Nadia Colburn
The best time to think about peace is right in the middle of conflict. Dialogue is imperative when we are angriest with each other and words seem to fail us. That is also when it is hardest. In the…| The Peace Blog
[:en]Within the space of a few weeks, sensational announcements for rearming Europe have multiplied and fine proclamations in favour of peace and international law were made. Behind the scenes, however, the picture is less glorious: between…| rosalux.eu
The Environmental Peacebuilding Association gave its recent award –– the 2025 Al-Moumin Award and Distinguished Lecture on Environmental Peacebuil| Green Prophet
I picked up Stephan Beyer’s Talking Stick: Peacemaking as a Spiritual Path thanks to a neighbor, Fran, who is a librarian and who always has dozens of books in his house. Over the years we have always shared the books … Continue reading →| The Autarkist
It is virtually certain that Churchill was unconscious of the meaning of the palm-in V-sign. Former secretary Elizabeth Layton Nel told me he was "astonished" when (with some embarrassment) she told him what it meant.| The Churchill Project - Hillsdale College
Researchers from a desert country, where food growing is limited due to lack of water, offer a new proof of concept for a new closed loop system calle| Green Prophet
Today’s post is the second in a three-part series. In these posts, we’re looking at the introductions of Paul’s epistles and examining how Paul talks about himself, how Paul talks…| Like An Anchor
Feb. 2-3. 2025 FIDELA is the Interreligious Forum of the Americas (Foro Interreligioso de las Americas). FIDELA helps to bring together individuals and organizations of faith, that address the issues and hope to be part of the solution to the problems that the people and the nations of the western…| Viewpoints
Positive attitude, humor, midlife, empty nest, breast cancer survivor, DIY, recipes, crafts, home decor, jewelry making, mixed media and gardening with a side of bohemian, globally inclusive, gypsy. If your life is all about Heart, Home & Hot Flashes you've found your tribe. Read posts, subscribe to newsletters or follow on social media. There is a lot to love about a creative, happy, midlife. Let's chat!| Vicki O'Dell
By Marianna Richardson, Director of Communications for the G20 Interfaith Forum – – – Elder Ulisses Soares, an apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke at both the Global Faith Forum and the International Religious Freedom Summit 2025 during the first week in February. During both…| Viewpoints
It is not enough to lament and proclaim that, in an ideal world, the aggressor must be defeated, because geopolitics is not a childish game of good versus evil.| europeanconservative.com
Achieving a net-zero future is impossible without carbon capture. But until now, the solutions have been too expensive, too complicated, or too slow t| Green Prophet
Just as virtually any book about the Buddha and his teachings tells us that he was a prince (the first myth I tackled), we’re also told that he renounced his kingdom because he saw “four sights.” This is the myth I want to tackle here. The story of the four sights The traditional story goes...| Wildmind
14-year-old Rita lives in South Sudan. As part of the Unicef Poems for Peace program, she is sharing a poem she wrote in order to advocate for using poetry as a call for peace, not only in South Sudan, but everywhere. Casa Marianella has and always will advocate for peace and the protection of children. [...]| Casa Marianella
President Trump revealed ongoing communication with Vladimir Putin while claiming progress in ending Russia's war against Ukraine, though he declined to provide specifics.| Euromaidan Press
Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from Tad R. Callister’s book The Infinite Atonement.| LDS Living
US President Jimmy Carter’s funeral is being held today in Washington, DC at the National Cathedral. Since he passed away shortly after Christmas, tributes have abounded about a man once deri…| The Duck of Minerva
Urgent action, in particular immediate and unimpeded humanitarian access, is required to address the widening famine in Sudan, where almost 25 million| Green Prophet
It’s official! The United Nations has declared December 21 (tomorrow!) to be World Meditation Day 🎉 World Meditation Day is not just another holiday to mark on our calendars… it’s a massive, institutional, global acknowledgment from world leaders, of the power of meditation to help bring peace in this world 🙌 Meditation isn’t just about […]| Meditation Magazine
‘It sounds like a cult’ he said. When I told an old school friend that when away with my son, we would be meeting strangers, in bars,...| Julie Leoni
A landmark conference promoting kindness and harmony.| The European Times News
Published by The Club of Rome in Enduring Peace in the Anthropocene, May 2024 A just resolution to the Israel/Palestine conflict requires acknowledging and honoring truths that are seemingly contradictory. Examples from other domains show how this can be accomplished and offer a potential pathway to an enduring, long-term peace. Let us consider some facts … Continue reading Honoring Multiple Truths: An Integrative Pathway to Peace in Israel/Palestine| Patterns of Meaning
Peace Begins with Us: Art-for-Peace Activity Roshni Matriculation School, Kuthanoor October 8, 2024 Report by Divya Prabha S. On October 8, 2024, over 100 students from Roshni Matriculation School,…| prajnyaforpeace.wordpress.com
(This post is co-authored with John by Associate Professor Miranda Forsyth of RegNet) Instability and the potential of conflict recurrence could be brewing in Bougainville. Yesterday John Momis, the President of the Autonomous Bougainville Government, expressed extreme concern about statements by PNG Prime Minister O’Neil that cast doubt on whether the referendum on independence [...] The post Honour the Bougainville Peace Agreement appeared first on John Braithwaite.| John Braithwaite
Sreelekha Chatterjee is a poet from New Delhi, India. Her poems have recently appeared in various magazines and journals like Raw Lit, The Mini Magazine of Assam, Verse-Virtual, The Wise Owl, Ghudsavar Literary Magazine, Orenaug Mountain Poetry Journal, and Ukiyo Literary Magazine, and in the anthologies—The Harvest & the Reaping, Winter Glimmerings, and Whose Spirits … More PeaceVerse 2024: A Quest for a Tranquil World, by Sreelekha Chatterjee|
Carol D’Souza is a writer and translator based in Bangalore. A collation of her work can be found at linktr.ee/cblaizd.|
