United Nations: Inter-Religious Coalition Aims For Peace in the Middle East

By Joan Erakit, July 23, Published in CPNN

Photo: Religious Leaders from Israel and Palestine pose with UN Secretary-General António Guterres (6th from left) and UNAOC High Representative Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser (6th from right). Credit: UN Photo.

Central African Republic: Peace Agreement Reached at Sant’Egidio

By Jules Crétois, July 15, Published in CPNN

In Rome, the Central African armed groups gathered with representatives of the institutions of the CAR and MINUSCA to sign an agreement for peace. Some appreciate the agreement, others less …

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Muslim and Christian Women Work Together to Prevent Dengue Fever in Indonesia

By Rotary International, June 23, 2017, published in News and Features 

Isfantin Bharoto, the club president, and Mariam Kartonagoro, the club's first president and current secretary, say building relationships with those who have different beliefs is a benefit of being in the Rotary Club of Solo Kartini.

Uganda has Benefited from Peace Journalism

By Gloria Laker Aciro, June 16, Published in CPNN

Peace journalists from Uganda and South Sudan

6 reasons I love Rotary’s annual convention

By Evan Burrell, Rotary Club of Turramurra, New South Wales, Australia, May 29, 2017, published in Rotary Voices

Evan Burrell and Rotary staff at the 2014 Rotary Convention in Sydney, Australia.

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Learn About Unarmed Methods to Protect Civilians and Prevent Violence in the Midst of War

This spring, learn about unarmed methods to protect civilians and prevent violence in the midst of war!
Nonviolent Peaceforce accompaniment in the Philippines  

Nonviolent Peaceforce, in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, is offering an online,facilitated course in unarmed civilian protectionthrough Merrimack College. 
 
Hours and Tuition
This is a four-credit facilitated course, comprised of 6 modules.The total course cost is $1340. 
 
Dates and Deadlines
Start Date: May 22nd. Enrollment Deadline: May 17th
 
"Unarmed strategies must be at the forefront of UN efforts to protect civilians." The UN High Level Independent Panel on United Nations Peace Operations 

Sprouts of Peace brings together kids of different faiths

The shortest distance between two people is a song. Or it could be a story.

That's the thinking behind a pilot program called Sprouts of Peace.

"It's sparking an imagination that we can make friends in all sorts of different places. And we don't have to be exactly alike," Rev. Al Schon, of Peace United Church of Christ, said.

Started almost two years ago by the Interfaith Partnership of Greater St. Louis, Sprouts of Peace brings together young children of different faiths.

Special Teleconference with Nonviolent Peaceforce Executive Director

 
You're invited to join Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) for a special teleconference with NP Executive Director, Tiffany Easthom. 
 
Learn how your support makes a difference in places like Iraq, where NP recently initiated a new program. 
 
Fri, May 12th, 2017
9:00AM PDT •11:00AM CDT • 12:00PM EDT
 
To join call: 712-775-7031 
Enter access code: 673392#

Regular long-distance charges may apply.