By Quentin Wodon, October 8, 2015, published in Rotarian Economist Chulalongkorn University in ThailandIn terms of global grants, promoting peace is one of the smallest portfolios among the areas of focus of the Rotary Foundation. But this does not mean that examples of partnerships, innovation, and evaluation cannot be found [...]

Join us for a presentation on the annual report published by IEP.  Local global affairs and conflict transformation experts will join IEP’s Executive Director Aubrey Fox in discussing the latest findings. Scroll down to watch live feed of the event and even ask our speakers questions from home in the [...]

September 24, 2015, published in BBC News Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and the leader of the Farc rebel group have set a six-month deadline to sign a peace deal. President Santos and the rebel leader known as Timochenko shook hands in Cuba, where the two sides have been holding [...]

fImage copyrightAFPSeptember 24, 2015, published in BBC News Pope Francis has told the US Congress that the US must see migrants as "persons" and not as "numbers". Speaking to a rare joint session, the Pope said immigrants should be treated "with the same passion and compassion with which we want [...]

Septemeber 21, 2015, Published in AOL news.  Since 1981, the United Nations has annually recognized September 21 as the International Day of Peace. More specifically, the General Assembly officially focuses on dedicating this day to strengthening the ideals of peace, both globally and among individuals. Now, the day even has its own Twitter [...]

By Rachel Swatman, September 21, 2015, published in Guinness World Records First celebrated in 1982, World Peace Day takes place annually on the 21 September and is a time dedicated to the absence of war and violence. It is supported by many nations, political organisations and military groups globally. In [...]