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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 20h

How do young people in Colombia understand their role in peacebuilding? This story follows Garbiel Velez's hundreds of interviews with Colombian youth, and what they make of peace education and discourses.

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The PeaceToday @thepeacetoday.bsky.social · 1d

Young people are not just victims of conflict, but vital architects of peace. Dive into how young people in West Africa are playing their pivotal role in building peace in their communities and countries: bit.ly/4q5ia3C
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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 1d

New Article Spotlight: Duchess of Edingburgh Visits DRC to Support Women’s Rights and Peace

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh visited the DRC to meet with peacebuilders and "shine a light" on the "weaponization of rape."

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 4d

Check out our weekly story about the state of peace around the world, featuring updates on #Israel and #Palestine, #Sudan, and #DRC.

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 5d

“In my view, higher-level mediation becomes more relevant and legitimate when it reflects real local concerns.” Learn about how a South Korean agency is helping fight extremism in Somalia. Real voices, real solutions: #Somalia #SouthKorea

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 6d

New Article Spotlight: West Africa’s Youth Lead Peacebuilding in Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria

Youth-led organizations are demonstrating that they are not just victims of conflict.

By journalist Mohammed Ibrahim.

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 7d

How can Ethiopia's conflicts between regional groups and the government be resolved? This story follows how a peacebuilding network in creating space for young leaders. Read the full story.

#PeaceInPractice #YouthPeacebuilding #Ethiopia
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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 8d

New Article Spotlight: A Fragile Peace- Life in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts, 28 Years After the Peace Accord

A stable peace has yet to be established in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts, writes Dr. Rafiqul Islam of University of Dhaka.

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 10d

Check out our weekly story about the state of peace around the world, featuring updates on #DRC, #Gaza, and #SouthSudan.

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 12d

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 12d

Learn about Meagan Doll, and how you can keep up with peace.

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 13d

New Article Spotlight: Conceptualizing Peace: Colombia, Youth, and Education

How do young people understand their role in peacebuilding in Colombia? And how do they make sense of peace education and discourses?

By Gabriel Velez of Marquette University.

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 14d

How can youth stand up to terrorism in Pakistan? This story follows a workshop that sought to empower young leaders with skills in communication, psychosocial support, and storytelling. Read the full story:

#PeaceinPractice #CounterTerrorism #Pakistan

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 15d

New Article Spotlight: South Korean Agency Joins UNDP to Tackle Extremism in Somalia

One South Korean agency, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is playing a key role in peacebuilding in Somalia.

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 18d

Check out our weekly story about the state of peace around the world, featuring updates on #internationaldayofpeace, #Israel and #Palestine, and #SouthSudan.

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 19d

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 20d

New Article Spotlight:UN-Developed Network Supports Youth Peacebuilding in Ethiopia

Under the umbrella of the Ethiopian Peacebuilding Network, youth, peace and security networks have been established.

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 21d

What does peacebuilding look like amidst gang violence? This story follows Haiti's new leadership's proposals to bring change to the country.
#peace #gangviolence #Haiti

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 22d

New Article Spotlight: Pakistani Youth Stand Up to Terrorism With Youth Peace Champions Workshops

Despite Pakistan’s struggles with terrorism, youth in the country are standing up for peace.

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 25d

How do women build peace in a conflict-torn village? This story follows women in the South African community of Njobokazi. Read the full story:
#PeaceinPractice #GenderInclusivePeace #SouthAfrican

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 27d

New Article Spotlight: The Push for Gender-Inclusive Peacebuilding in Kenya

IGAD is pushing for an increasingly gender-inclusive peacebuilding in Kenya, as well as its other East African members states.

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 28d

What Does Peace Journalism Mean to Peace Journalists in East Africa? This story explores how practitioners who attended peace journalism trainings tended to understand peace journalism in one of two ways. Read the full story:

#PeaceJournalism #PeaceMedia
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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 29d

New Article Spotlight: Central African Republic See Major Progress on Disarmament and Reintegration of Former Fighters

The CAR government, along with the UN, had been working to disarm former combatants, with hundreds disarmed in some areas.

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · Sep 12

Check out our weekly story about the state of peace around the world, featuring updates on #Thailand and #Cambodia, #Israel and #Palestine, and #SouthSudan.

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · Sep 11

"We used to live off hunting. Today, we can no longer do so, because once in the bush, we fall prey to attacks..."

Learn about the dangers to DRC's Pygmy peoples, and hear from activists fighting for Pygmy rights and peace.
#Pygmies #DRC #Congo
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