(Une version française suit en dessous) Two years ago, in 2020, I wrote in this blog: “On the International Day of Peace there was an enormous mobilization of school children to celebrate peace in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. It seems that the parents and teachers in these countries, much more than what we found in … Read more
(Une version française suit en dessous) Looking at the results this year from our survey of the International Day of Peace, I am struck by two aspects, one long term and one short term, that bode well for the future. The long-term aspect reflects the enormous mobilization of school children to celebrate peace in Russia, … Read more
In this month’s bulletin of CPNN we try to identify those to whom we can look for peace leadership in these turbulent times. Let us consider their actions and advice. Let’s listen first to the new generation of youth activists. The Panafrican Panafrican Youth Network for the Culture of Peace has provided a roadmap for … Read more
(See below for French) As often remarked in this blog, the world is in such a mess that we need radical action. In fact we need revolutionary change. But where can it come from? Who can be the revolutionary actors? A century ago, it was thought by some that revolution would come from industrial workers. … Read more
As described in this month’s CPNN bulletin, the youth participants at the Budapest training were inspired to continue their activism for a better world. I, too, was inspired, and it has led me to imagine a roadmap for the global transition from culture of war to culture of peace. I see a tremendous multiplier effect in … Read more