Since youth is the main target of extremists, we believe it is the key to tackle extremism and radicalisation. Young people already know how to use social media platforms, they just need to learn how to deconstruct extremist messages – … Continue reading →
Are you interested in cross community dialogue, and how writing and the arts can support this? Do you write creatively, whether poetry, prose, song lyrics or the like? If so, why not consider entering the ‘Two Chairs’ Creative writing competition … Continue reading →
Guiding Principles on Young People’s Participation in Peacebuilding These define nine overarching principles to ensure meaningful involvement of young people in building peace and helped shift policy discussions towards the recognition of young people’s role for building peace. More information here. The … Continue reading →
United Nations Association Coventry Branch has created two workshops for schools on behalf of the Coventry Schools Peace & Justice Forum. The first workshop deals with the topic of War, and focuses on the life of a child soldier. This … Continue reading →
As I take over as Chair of the Lord Mayor’s Committee for Peace and Reconciliation, my first thoughts are to thank Ruth Longoni who has led the Committee so well during the past five years. Her term in office included … Continue reading →
INSPIRE is a project for young peacemakers. 100 years after the end of World War I, we want to inspire a new generation, not only to prevent war but to build peace. INSPIRE is a call to action to create … Continue reading →
Minutes SPJF Meeting 13-12-17 Held at Centre for Trust Peace & Social Relations Coventry University Attendees Mehru Fitter Rhys Davies Vitor Paiva Carol Rank Philip Brown Apologies Neslihan Ozfaris Andy Duncan Balbir Sohal Vitor Paiva Vitor introduced himself. He is … Continue reading →
“Fresh Start” is a new initiative pioneered by Together for Change, seeking to mobilise churches in the Coventry Diocese to both befriend and provide practical support to people from different cultural backgrounds. The Diocese is rich in cultural diversity, with 20% of … Continue reading →
Peer mediation is a form of conflict resolution in which trained student leaders help their peers work together to resolve everyday disputes. Participation in peer mediation is voluntary, and with the exception of information that is illegal or life-threatening, all matters discussed in … Continue reading →
This inspirational and award-winning documentary was shown in Coventry University on 3 November during Coventry Peace Festival. It depicted the journey of two South Africans to bring healing and reconciliation to South Africa. The film was followed by a conversation … Continue reading →