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Gene Sharp, whose writings have been credited with inspiring those behind the Arab Spring, tells Channel 4 News it is “suicidal” for Syrian protesters to fight the government’s army with weapons.
(...more)These days, the media is full of upbeat reports about all the changes taking place in Myanmar (Burma). It is true that the government in Burma has undertaken certain reforms.
(...more)Thursday, 3 May 2012 to Saturday, 5 May 2012
Thursday-Saturday, 3-5 May
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center
This event will allow Rotarians, Rotary Peace Fellows, and alumni to take part in a dialogue on peace-building and to learn how political, economic, and ethnic forces can work for — or against — conflict resolution. Get up-to-date information from experts in the field, and learn practical skills from peace practitioners.
(...more)Emmanuel Jal has an extraordinary story to tell. A former child soldier in Sudan, Jal is now a hip-hop artist, author, and actor, as well as a spokesperson for Amnesty International and Oxfam. He also has worked on behalf of Save the Children, UNICEF, the World Food Programme, and Christian Aid.
“I believe I have survived for a reason: to tell my story and touch lives,” Jal says. “If I testify, I might prevent another kid from losing his childhood.”
Jal will share his experiences as a featured speaker at the Rotary World Peace Symposium [pdf] in Bangkok, Thailand. The symposium, together with the Rotary Alumni Celebration, will be held 3-5 May…
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