In this TEDx Exeter talk, Gulalai reveals how she is building an equal and peaceful world, starting from her local community. From witnessing inequality as a young girl in Pakistan, to defying the Taliban and founding a peacebuilding organisation, this is a story of a courageous and inspiring woman.
Now in its fifth year, our Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders awards offer global recognition for grassroots peace activists in war zones around the world. These are the only global awards for local peacebuilders – inspiring individuals who are building a better tomorrow in the world’s most fragile places.
Conflict is a normal part of life. Violence is not. This story is of 15-year-old Benedict*. He had a bad day at school and an argument with his father. But instead of waking up the next morning, safe in his home and ready to start again, he was forced into a militia group.
The newly introduced Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 gives important recognition to the role of local civil society in preventing genocide and atrocities. How can this be done on the ground? We look to our local partner for some answers.
Last week deadly violence broke out on the southern island of Mindanao in the Philippines. We are in regular touch with our local partner, Kapamagogopa Incorporated (KI), that works in the area. Here is an update from the ground about the situation, and what KI is doing in response.
Rather than costly, reactionary military intervention, the US should help tackle violent extremism by supporting local and peer-to-peer approaches that address root causes of violence and support young people at risk of recruitment to turn away from violence.
Kaylene Alder is a freelance illustrator and screen printer living and working in South London, UK. Concerned about the worsening security situation around the world, she decided to combine her artistic skills and her passion for peace to fundraise for us.
Despite the growing fears of war between North Korea and the United States, there is still ample opportunity for a diplomatic solution to the current situation. One group of female leaders is speaking out against escalating tensions and advocating for diplomacy and peace.
Peacebuilders: join us in Nairobi from 9-13 October 2017 to strengthen your skills in conflict management.
Climate change and misuse of natural resources could jeopardise peace around the world, we must work for peace and planet. Here are three local organisations doing just that.
