Refugees, Mental Health, and the Syrian Civil War
Context: Seven years into the Syrian civil war, the exact scale and impact of mental health trauma are not well-known, nor are they prioritized by local or international agencies/governments. Now, research is starting to provide insight into an undiscussed horror of war, experienced by even those who never pick up … Read more
Young Women Turning To Entrepreneurship Amid Violent Conflict
Young women are pioneering the start-up/social entrepreneurship scene all over the middle east, often in areas in or recovering from violent conflict. Their unique position affords opportunities for economic recovery and social reconciliation.
Incorporating Civil Society in Syrian Peace Talks
Syrian civil society has become better organized and more tightly interconnected, providing a valuable resource to UN negotiators and others working towards peace. The Civil Society Support Room (CSSR) is helping to bring civil society activists together so that their local knowledge and expertise can be better incorporated into the peace talks.
Indigenous Civil Resistance in Honduras
Indigenous communities carry on the work of renowned Honduran activist, Berta Cacéres, by defending nature and health care in Honduras. Peace Science shows the unique power of indigenous civil resistance.
The U.S. Is Spending $32 Million Per Hour On War
Ever since the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, the War On Terror has cost the U.S. $5.6 trillion. Almost all of this price tag is financed through borrowed money, significantly increasing the national debt.
Post-Parkland Activism Growing Into Powerful Anti-Violence Movement
American schoolchildren are forming a new era of resistance. Just like members of other powerful anti-violence movements, they are articulate and determined.
Civilians Play Key Role in Promoting Peaceful Elections in Liberia
Civilians played an important role in maintaining peace through Liberia’s first democratic transition of power.
Credibility Is Key In U.S./North Korea Negotiations
In upcoming talks between the U.S. and North Korea, the credibility each party brings to the negotiation table is vital to the strength of any future peace agreement. And a lot of work needs to be done on both sides to make sure credibility exists and remains intact.
In Afghanistan, Religious Leaders Are Working For Peace
The important role of religious leaders in shaping and supporting the peace process in Afghanistan.
Stop Military Exercises And Give Diplomacy A Chance
Context: “On the heels of a meeting between North and South Korea in which Kim Jong-un reportedly put denuclearization on the table, a grassroots coalition of more than 200 anti-war organizations and activists sent an open letter (pdf) to President Donald Trump on Thursday calling on his administration to help further “the current momentum … Read more
Gender and Nuclear Weapons
Context: “Nuclear weapons are loaded with symbolism—of potency, protection, and the power to “deter” through material “strength”. For many, such symbolism obscures the real point of the existence of these arms—to destroy—and their horrendous effects. Possessing and brandishing an extraordinarily destructive capacity is a form of dominance associated with masculine … Read more
