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

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 4d

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 · 5d

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

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

#FacesOfPeace #BehindTheStory #meetthepeacebuilders

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

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 · 8d

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 · 9d

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 · 12d

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 · 13d

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

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 · 15d

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 · 16d

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 · 19d

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 · 21d

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 · 22d

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 · 23d

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 · 26d

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 · 27d

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

New Article Spotlight: Recognising Women’s Resources for Building Peace in a Conflict-Torn South African Village

Njobokazi has been the scene of violent conflict. Less attention has been paid to the role of women peacebuilders.

#SouthAfrica

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 29d

Meet Mohammed Ibrahim, reporting from Nigeria. Your monthly gift keeps him on the ground.

#OnTheGround #FieldReporter #PeaceCorrespondent

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · Sep 8

New Article Spotlight: What Does Peace Journalism Mean to Peace Journalists in East Africa?

A study revealed that journalists tended to understand peace journalism in one of two ways.

By Doll @meagandoll.bsky.social of @hubbardschoolumn.bsky.social.

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

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

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

“I look forward to continuing my efforts in promoting peace and journalistic excellence.” Learn about how a Ugandan journalist won the Luxembourg peace prize. Real voices, real solutions.
#PeaceJournalism #Uganda