Full Coverage: Peace
June 2007
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26.06.2007
More...From: Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Related topics/regions: [Nuclear Issues] Image: BOOM!
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26.06.2007
The UN Mission has welcomed the decision of the Nepalese government to hold elections to the Constituent Assembly on 22 November, 2007. The election is seen as a progressive step in the direction of peace and democratically elected
more...Constituent Assembly. Related topics/regions: [South Asia] [Nepal] [Human rights] [Democracy] [Governance] [War and peace] |
18.06.2007
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 18 (OneWorld) - Amid lingering doubts about Sudan's promises to cooperate with the world community, advocacy groups are reiterating calls for the immediate deployment of UN peacekeeping forces in the war-torn Darfur region.
more...From: OneWorld US Related topics/regions: [Sudan] [Aid] [Emergency relief] [Arms & military] [Conflict] [Conflict resolution] [Security] [United Nations] Image: African Union peacekeepers in Darfur © Derk Segaar/IRIN © Derk Segaar / United Nations' Integrated Regional Information Network
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18.06.2007
Indias Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, has influenced many movements for freedom and civil rights across the world and inspired leaders like Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr. His birth anniversary will now be observed each year as the International Day of Non-Violence. The UN hopes Gandhis unique means of non-violent action will promote a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and non-violence.
more...Related topics/regions: [India] [South Asia] [Civil rights] [Activism] [Ethics & value systems] Image: Mahatma Gandhi © CODEPINK: Women for Peace
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15.06.2007
SAN FRANCISCO, Jun 14 (OneWorld) - A globally minded think tank is calling on governments and disaster relief organizations to work for peace when disaster strikes in conflict zones.
more...From: OneWorld US Related topics/regions: [Indonesia] [Sri Lanka] [Emergency relief] [Conflict resolution] Image: Thousands of new houses have been built in tsunami-shattered areas of Aceh province. © Mercy Corps
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12.06.2007
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 11 (OneWorld) - The U.S. Congress is under increasing pressure to support the creation of a new UN peacekeeping force that would help stop armed conflicts in the world before they turn into a Darfur-like humanitarian catastrophe.
more...From: OneWorld US Related topics/regions: [United States] [Geopolitics] [Conflict] [Conflict resolution] [Security] [United Nations] Image: UN peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; 2005. © Christophe Boulierac / DPI / United Nations
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11.06.2007
If American citizens were as worldly knowledgeable and informed as citizens of most other countries, then we most likely would not be at war...
more...Related topics/regions: [United States] [Education] [Knowledge] [Conflict] |
10.06.2007
WASHINGTON, Jun 8 (OneWorld) - The first study to rank countries around the world according to their peacefulness and identify the drivers that create and sustain peace was released here last week.
more...From: OneWorld US Related topics/regions: [Norway] [United States] [Conflict] Image: © Global Peace Index
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04.06.2007
KOTHMALE, Jun 4 (IPS) - In this tea-growing hill country, about 150 km from Colombo, a state-run community radio station is creating harmony among the country's Sinhalese, Tamil and Muslim ethnic groups by broadcasting from the villages and opening up the airwaves to people's participation.
more...From: Inter Press Service (IPS) Related topics/regions: [Sri Lanka] [Communication] [Culture] [Media] [Conflict] [Conflict resolution] Image: Sri Lankan fishermen. © Peter Armstrong
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