In this video, produced by Conciliation Resources, three workshop participants reflect on the importance of reconciliation for their societies to overcome the legacies of violence, and the challenges faced in promoting it as a means to build peace. Further insights … Continue reading →
Forgiveness is an essential step towards reconciliation. Before reconciliation can take place, those who feel injured need to forgive those who they feel injured them. BBC Radio 4 has recently run a series of podcasts entitled: Forgiveness: Stories from the … Continue reading →
In an article in the Observer on 19 December, Bethan McKernan and Quique Kierszenbaum report on a small project which is helping to form strong bonds between Israelis and Palestinians. Israeli Arabic students Maya Mark and Nnur Zahor working together … Continue reading →
The Bishop of Coventry has appointed the Reverend Mary Gregory as Canon for Arts and Reconciliation at Coventry Cathedral. Of her appointment, Mary said, ‘I am so delighted to be joining Coventry Cathedral as Canon for Arts and Reconciliation in … Continue reading →
Peacemakers have put together some ideas and activities that teachers can use in circles – to help build relationships and explore the social and emotional impacts of pupils’ experiences of lockdown. The activities are themed around the RESTORE framework: Recognition, … Continue reading →
Coventry Cathedral offers a host of free and paid-for teacher resources including: How does peace and reconciliation link to my school curriculum? Managing Difficult Conversations Teacher’s Blitz Pack Reimagined Remembrance Assembly Overview of Coventry Cathedral Primary Peace and Reconciliation Programme of Study For the … Continue reading →
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 →
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 programme is for people of ethnically divided communities, who carry the emotional scars of war . The programme is based on the values of: reconciliation, personal growth and a holistic approach to health and healing. Workshops The main activities … Continue reading →