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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/28/slum-gods-the-kenyans-steering-young-radicals-away-from-terrorism?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Jason Burke
The Guardian
28 March 2019
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A new program from London’s Royal United Services Institute takes a hyper-local approach to ending violent extremism. While many efforts across the world are focused on deradicalizing current members of extremist groups, this program seeks out the most vulnerable populations to provide support and mentorship in order to prevent them from radicalizing in the first place. By using indicators that can identify those at-risk, the program funds mentors from the same neighborhood to step in and offer support and guidance.
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2019/01/19/680827371/these-scouts-are-prepared-for-dirty-dishes-and-keeping-the-peace?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Simon Allison
NPR
19 January 2019
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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."
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/10/africa-nigeria-herders-farmers-?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Ruth Maclean
The Guardian
10 January 2019
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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.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2018/12/09/is-the-u-n-s-new-migration-compact-a-major-breakthrough?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Nina Hall
Washington Post
9 December 2018
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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.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/sikh-temple-could-build-bridge-between-india-and-pakistan/2018/12/07/52b01754-f98a-11e8-8642-c9718a256cbd_story.html?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Pamela Constable
Washington Post
8 December 2018
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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.
https://sojo.net/interactive/farc-ex-combatants-live-fragile-peace-colombia?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Albin Hillert
Sojourners
6 December 2018
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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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