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These Scouts Are Prepared For Dirty Dishes — And Keeping The Peace

Simon Allison

January 19, 2019 |

NPR |

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Response Location: Central African Republic

The Central African Republic is rife with political problems including the lack of a health system, proving problematic for a country where Ebola runs a constant risk. Despite the challenges, the Catholic Scouts Association has stepped up to create and implement programs that aim to "promote vaccination, check out rumors about Ebola, carry messages between rival military factions and more."

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A radical idea for an ancient African conflict: talking to the enemy

Ruth Maclean

January 10, 2019 |

The Guardian |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Nassarawa

Intense and violent conflict between herders and farmers has long plagued the Nigeria's middle belt region. Community members and a humanitarian organization are taking steps to mend these complicated relationships, however, through organized meetings on neutral ground that allow the herder and farmer to talk about forgiveness and shared interests.

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Is the U.N.'s new migration compact a major breakthrough?

Nina Hall

December 09, 2018 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: Morocco, Marrakesh

The Global Compact for Migration, the first international agreement on migration under the United Nations, affirms the human rights of migrants and refugees and notes the benefits of migration. However, the impact of the agreement is limited because it is non-binding and weak on implementation. Key countries, including the United States, also pulled out of negotiations.

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Sikh temple could build bridge between India and Pakistan

Pamela Constable

December 08, 2018 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: Pakistan, Kartarpur, Punjab

For 70 years, India’s Sikhs have faced barriers to visiting one of the holiest sites in their religion, a template just three miles across the border in Pakistan. Now, the Pakistani government has announced plans to open a border crossing and building a connecting road. The high-profile gesture signals a desire for goodwill between Pakistan and India.

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FARC Ex-Combatants Live Fragile Peace in Colombia

Albin Hillert

December 06, 2018 |

Sojourners |

Photojournalism |

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Response Location: Colombia, Mutatá

From War to Peace, a project through the Lutheran World Federation, is helping ex-combatants and their families in Colombia lead a new, peaceful life. Many of these families are now living in an experimental community of former combatants as together, they work to overcome trauma and reintegrate into society with support from the Lutheran Church. More than religious motives, the group hopes to promote peace.

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In Gesture To India, Pakistan To Open Cross-Border Pathway To Sikh Holy Site

Diaa Hadid Abdul Sattar Kurkan Latif Khan

November 30, 2018 |

NPR |

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Response Location: Pakistan, Kartarpur

India's Sikhs now have visa-free access to one of their holiest sites: Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, the site where their faith’s founder is believed to have passed away. The goodwill gesture between Pakistan and India has many hoping for a wider thaw in relations after decades of conflict.

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Melt Thy Rifles Into Garden Tools

Patricia Leigh Brown

November 06, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Raw Tools, is a nonprofit that converts guns into garden tools. The organization was created by Michael Martin, a pastor who wanted to do something after the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School that resulted in the death 20 children and six educators. “You’re taking a weapon of death and turning it into the complete opposite, which is life.”

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Can Ultimate Frisbee Save the World?

Jennifer Finney Boylan

August 22, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: Israel, Ashkelon

Ultimate frisbee camps have helped Israeli and Palestinian youth learn conflict resolution skills. Because the game has no referees, players discuss disputes on the field themselves.

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Climate Change, the Rio Grande and Border Water

Naveena Sadasivam Zoë Schlanger Daniel Wolfe

August 16, 2018 |

Texas Observer |

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Response Location: United States, El Paso, Texas

The Rio Grande River, which provides water to 6 million people and irrigates 2 million acres of farmland, is one of many transnational sources of water imperiled by climate change. Indeed, many states and countries that share water are drawn into conflict over dwindling resources. One relationship between officials in Mexico and the U.S. offers some hope that (with the right coaching) countries can cooperate, even in the face of greater political problems.

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Smashing the Patriarchy and Sustaining Peace in Sudan

Alessandria Masi

August 02, 2018 |

News Deeply |

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Response Location: Sudan, South Kordofan

Community groups organized by the Collaborative for Peace of Sudan are pushing local male leaders to include women in conflict mediation and peace building. It may take months or even years of convincing, but minds can be changed. One women received applause after finally getting a chance to speak in a peace committee, for example. She brought up unspoken issues, and now helps other women do the same.

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