by Anna Tervahartiala | Nov 27, 2017 | News
The Library of the United Nations of Geneva echoed with anticipating murmurs as the four “human books” took their seats between the shelves. Dina Ionesco from the International Organization for Migration, Shontaye Abegaz from Initiatives of Change (IoC) US and Hassan...
by Anna Tervahartiala | Nov 23, 2017 | News
Based on inputs gathered by Network members prior to the meeting, the sessions were organized around thematic and regional working groups. The role of religious and traditional actors in peacebuilding was kept as a focal point of discussions and religious actors...
by Anna Tervahartiala | Nov 22, 2017 | News
Drivers that could push youth in at-risk communities towards violent extremism are manifold. The perceptions of unjust treatment by authorities in charge of the criminal justice system could however have a particularly heavy impact. Episodes or attitude of...
by Annalisa Jackson | Nov 9, 2017 | Events, News
On October 30-31, the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers together with UNFPA and UN Women convened a two-day Strategic Learning Exchange to explore the complexities of inclusion in processes of peace, preventing violent extremism and promoting security....
by Annalisa Jackson | Oct 26, 2017 | News
On October 10-12, peacemakers from the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers and partner organizations were led through a Healing of Memories Workshop in Stony Point, New York. The workshop was led by Father Michael Lapsley, the Founder of the Institute...
by Anna Tervahartiala | Oct 16, 2017 | News
Somalia elected a new president in February 2017, a selection that was widely applauded both in Somalia as well as among the diaspora communities stretching across the globe. The key themes the president promised to pursue included tackling corruption and fighting...
