by Riya Mehta Remembrance Day passed a few weeks ago on November 11th, and each year we take a moment to commemorate the countless men and women who sacrificed everything in the hope of securing a safer, freer future for us citizens standing on our own two feet today. The entire country goes quiet. And …
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Remembering Srebrenica, the unlearned lessons and the ongoing genocides
July 25by Lilian Efobi At the resolution of every conflict or peace treaty, the word “Never Again” remains …
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Read moreYouth Leadership in Peacebuilding and Social Change: The case of Cyprus
January 23By Katerina Panagi In an ever-evolving global landscape, the role of youth in shaping the future has …
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Read moreCommonwealth Correspondents Peace Statement on Gaza-Israel
November 11On 7th October 2023, the clear azure morning skies of Israel were pierced with a barrage of rockets …
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Read moreby Lilian Efobi At the resolution of every conflict or peace treaty, the word “Never Again” remains prominent and after a while, fades out as another war, genocide, or conflict roars again. It was only fifty years after the Holocaust, that another genocide was witnessed on the European soil. Annually on the 11th of July, …
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By Katerina Panagi In an ever-evolving global landscape, the role of youth in shaping the future has become increasingly significant (World Bank, 2019). The paradigm of leadership is shifting towards a more inclusive and dynamic approach, with young leaders emerging as catalysts for change. “Leaders of Tomorrow: Youth Leadership in Peacebuilding and Social Change” encapsulates …
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On 7th October 2023, the clear azure morning skies of Israel were pierced with a barrage of rockets fired by Hamas. In a pre-meditated, provocative, surprise offence, Hamas not only launched rockets at Israel, but also brutally killed unarmed Israeli civilians and took about 200 hostages—including children and the elderly, in response to the continued …
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Dennis Ekwere, 34, of Kaduna, Nigeria, is a ‘Youth Practitioner’ who is making a difference by role modelling and teaching social change aimed at peace. Here, he describes how his organisation works within the community. Children and Young People Living for Peace (CYPLP) is a youth-driven organization working in areas of disadvantaged and vulnerable young people …