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Peace by peace: how damaged communities work through trauma

Peace by peace: how damaged communities work through trauma

Martin Wright
30 November, 2017

War clouds over Korea, terror on the streets... It can feel as though a peaceful world is a receding dream. But a small group of activists scattered across the globe is turning dreams into [...]

Colombia’s Farc soldiers plan normal lives after peace deal

Colombia’s Farc soldiers plan normal lives after peace deal

Lucy Purdy
17 July, 2017

Thousands of Farc guerrillas in Colombia have begun the process of becoming civilians again following a peace deal with the government

What went right? April to June 2017

What went right? April to June 2017

Positive News
3 July, 2017

From terror attacks in London and Manchester, to the US withdrawal from the Paris climate treaty, and the Grenfell Tower fire: bad news has dominated in recent months. But there are inspiring [...]

“Conflict is not inevitable”

“Conflict is not inevitable”

Lucy Purdy
28 November, 2016

Fabian Hamilton is the shadow minister for peace and disarmament, the first post of its kind in UK parliament. Appointed in October by Jeremy Corbyn, we ask Hamilton how he will tackle his brief [...]

Despite referendum failure, Colombia can still reach peace

Despite referendum failure, Colombia can still reach peace

Felipe Roa-Clavijo
7 October, 2016

After Colombian people voted to reject a peace deal for their country – racked by 52 years of war – one expert urges parties to hold their nerve and seek ways forward

New blood bank to benefit migratory birds

New blood bank to benefit migratory birds

Emily Braham
19 September, 2016

Dodging crossfire, predators and climate change - migratory species are being helped by the world’s first blood bank for birds

Olympic hopefuls bring inspiration to refugee camp

Olympic hopefuls bring inspiration to refugee camp

Megan Iacobini de Fazio
19 August, 2016

Kakuma refugee camp in north-west Kenya has been a place of celebration this week as residents cheer on their friends and family flying the flag for Team Refugee

Peace is priority for new Myanmar government

Peace is priority for new Myanmar government

Ben Whitford
4 March, 2016

New democratic government will make peace its top priority, says Aung San Suu Kyi

Nobel peace prize win for Tunisian mediators

Nobel peace prize win for Tunisian mediators

Lucy Purdy
6 February, 2016

Mediation group that helped sign in progressive constitution gets international recognition

How one Nigerian woman survived Boko Haram to fight for interfaith reconciliation

How one Nigerian woman survived Boko Haram to fight for interfaith reconciliation

Positive News
23 November, 2015

Hafsat Mohammed went into schools and markets, organised a conference and set up her own NGO in her mission to tackle extremist narratives

Pacifist perspectives on tackling the threat of Isis

Pacifist perspectives on tackling the threat of Isis

Positive News
29 June, 2015

With the rise of Isis in the Middle East, what do pacifists make of the situation? Should foreign governments stop their force, or is such activity necessary for future peace? Feminist researcher [...]

Rival militant groups in the Central African Republic agree to disarm

Rival militant groups in the Central African Republic agree to disarm

Lucy Purdy
9 June, 2015

Fighting militant groups in the Central African Republic have agreed to a peace deal

Realising the potential of art for peace-building

Realising the potential of art for peace-building

Positive News
5 June, 2015

There is still little documentation of how art creates social and personal change. We must develop this language, argues Charlotte Onslow

Positive news is not the absence of bad news

Positive news is not the absence of bad news

Seán Dagan Wood
26 May, 2015

Editorial: By giving attention to what is life-enhancing, Positive News offers a different lens on the world

‘Stopping war and hate comes from each of us’ – Arun Gandhi shares lessons from his grandfather

‘Stopping war and hate comes from each of us’ – Arun Gandhi shares lessons from his grandfather

Danielle Batist
17 April, 2015

Peace activist Arun Gandhi reflects on the enduring wisdom of his grandfather, the Indian spiritual and political leader Mahatma Gandhi

Could a UK Peace Department create a new narrative for global harmony?

Could a UK Peace Department create a new narrative for global harmony?

Ella Matheson
10 April, 2015

Peace is no longer a utopian ideal, says Peace in the City director Ella Matheson, who explores the idea of a government department focused solely on promoting peace and harmony

Iran agrees major nuclear cuts in diplomatic breakthrough

Iran agrees major nuclear cuts in diplomatic breakthrough

Ben Whitford
9 April, 2015

Iran has agreed to significantly curtail its nuclear program in exchange for the easing of economic sanctions, following international negotiations

Israeli and Palestinian farmers unite over olive oil

Israeli and Palestinian farmers unite over olive oil

Lucy Purdy
26 March, 2015

A project is fostering cooperation and trust among Palestinians and Israelis in the olive oil industry

Colombia peace talks save 5,000 people from death and injury, says report

Colombia peace talks save 5,000 people from death and injury, says report

Lucy Purdy
24 March, 2015

Peace talks in Colombia saved 5,000 people from being killed or injured last year, according to a report by a local thinktank

Peacemaker leaves lasting legacy of Nonviolent Communication

Peacemaker leaves lasting legacy of Nonviolent Communication

Positive News
5 March, 2015

International peacemaker and founder of the Centre for Nonviolent Communication, Marshall Rosenberg passed away last month. Daren De Witt recounts his remarkable life and how he helped spread [...]

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