Coventry Cathedral and the Community of the Cross of Nails are releasing short video-interviews with some of Coventry’s most eminent theologians and leaders in reconciliation, past and present, including the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and Revd Canon Paul Oestreicher. … Continue reading →
by Carl Eeman Published by Melange Press 2009 Halfway between the Emancipation proclaimed by Lincoln in 1863 and the dream of “Free at Last” proclaimed at Lincoln’s Memorial in 1963, America held its breath. What if America’s history had taken a … Continue reading →
The very Reverend Richard Thomas Howard (12 June 1884 – 1 November 1981) was an Anglican priest, author and Provost of Coventry Cathedral from 1933 to 1958. Howard was educated at Jesus College, Cambridge, ordained in 1908 and began his ministry as chaplain of … Continue reading →
Globalisation for the Common Good Initiative (GCGI) was created and is currently managed by Coventry-based Kamran Mofid. To understand, appreciate, and face the challenges of the contemporary world requires us to focus on life’s big picture. Whether it is war … Continue reading →
The peaceful settlement of disputes is fundamental to the purposes of the United Nations. The dispute between North and South Korea is only one of many examples where unresolved disputes lead to tension and the possible resumption of conflict. The United Nations … Continue reading →
The Army Cadet Force (ACF) runs over 300 cadet school-based units in state schools across England. In October 2016, Michael Fallon launched 150 new army cadet schemes in state schools. More information here. ACF also run an Outreach programme for disadvantaged … Continue reading →
Fifth collection of poetry by Coventry Poet Antony Owen. This is one of only a handful of poetry collections from a single author since WW2 from a western perspective. After World War II ended for most people the war inside … Continue reading →
Locations of ongoing conflicts worldwide updated July 2017 Major wars, 10,000 or more deaths in current or past year Wars, 1,000–9,999 deaths in current or past year Minor conflicts, 100–999 deaths in current or past year Skirmishes and clashes, fewer … Continue reading →
Present in Iraq since 1976, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is committed to supporting the Government and people of Iraq during their transition towards reconciliation, reform and stability. UNDP’s support ranges from promoting emergency livelihoods and community dialogue in … Continue reading →
The United Nations came into being in 1945, following the devastation of the Second World War, with one central mission: the maintenance of international peace and security. The UN does this by working to prevent conflict; helping parties in conflict … Continue reading →