by Elisabeth Kvitashvili (bio below) Three years ago, a friend of mine in the Bay Area introduced me to a grad school friend of hers. This woman, a Bosnian who resettled in the US after the war ended in 1995, worked to assist victims of human trafficking in California. I had not realized trafficking was
Crossposted from CDA Featured image Photo by Koshu Kunii on Unsplash 6/2020 | Dost Bardouille Dear Colleague, We’ve worked together for years on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, human rights, social responsibility, and sustainability. We’ve grappled with some of the most intractable questions – how to build durable peace, support the shaping of equitable societies, and strengthen
Apr 27, 2020 crossposted from UNDP This Guidance Note explores the relevance of insider mediation in 21st century practice-policy landscape, seeks to foster an understanding of the theoretical and practical underpinnings of the ‘insider mediation’ concept and provide practical knowledge and a step-by-step guide to engaging with insider mediators. Case studies are used throughout the Guidance
crossposted from Rock Paper Scissors By Lee-Anne Ragan (full bio below) M.Ed., B.SW. is the learning and development expert behind the internationally award-winning Rock.Paper.Scissors, Inc., where great minds come to play There’s absolutely no doubt that the coronavirus is throwing everything off. But it doesn’t have to throw a kink into those meetings you’re now
What is your idea to achieve an inclusive education system for all? The 2020 GEM Report on inclusion and education, All means all, is due for release in one month’s time – 23 June, 2020. The Report will draw attention to all those excluded from education, because of background or ability. It is motivated by
The Arc of Justice: The World’s Religions Launch Strategic Priorities for Peace As a growing public health crisis becomes increasingly urgent, prominent global actors and institutions, including the United Nations, are confronted by the realisation that all hands on deck are required to address the cross-cutting challenges faced by our world today. Another public health
Craig Zelizer Connector, Innovator, Doer, Professor & Social Entrepreneur. Fostering Collaborative & Boundary Crossing Change. What books are you reading this month related to social impact or for pure fun? One of my favorite hobbies is reading, reading & reading. Of course I enjoy many other things such as improving my foreign language skills, competitive
(Whispering.) “Psst, excuse me, but actually it’s not ‘your’ program. And if you think that it is, we may have a problem on our hands.” Many would argue that who owns, what in the fields of International Development and Peace is a key aspect, if not the aspect, to a project’s or program’s success. And
Insurgent Bureaucracy: How the Taliban Makes Policy Tuesday, November 19, 2019 / By: Ashley Jackson; Rahmatullah Amiri Publication Type: Peaceworks Crossposted from USIP To read the report click here The system of shadow Taliban governance and the experiences of civilians subject to it are well documented. The policies that guide this governance and the factors
In a world of negative news, Wasafiri’s next blog offers a pathway towards hope for a more inclusive and harmonious future….I promise. We believe that business can and should be a catalyst for positive change in the world, and it seems like others are starting to agree. But, how to we get there? Another great
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by Elisabeth Kvitashvili (bio below) Three years ago, a friend
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