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Peace Works
Forget the Milwaukee Chicago rivalry. The Marquette University Center for Peacemaking is spreading peace and conflict resolution program in Chicago Jesuit high schools. The Peace Works Program is creating more fellow Peacemakers in teachers and students to reduce conflict and promote a peaceful community. … Continue reading
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The Path to Peace Starts at Home
I met a good number of well-meaning Westerners in Uganda who were trying to be global citizens. That is, many of the Westerners wanted to “save Africa” or “fix” some problem. For many people this means encouraging Western style development … Continue reading
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Amani kwa watu tafauti: Peace for different people
I do not think I could define peace in a way that would translate universally for every person. Spending six months in Kenya during 2010 solidified this idea for me. Why peace is important, what peace is, and how to … Continue reading
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Pursuing Peace in Afghanistan
Thoughts from Patrick Kennelly Last week, General Petraeus testified before Congress that the war in Afghanistan is making progress. While Petraeus may have believed his comments, the situation on the ground contradicts his statements. Afghanistan has been overwhelmed by decades … Continue reading
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Celebrating Nauroz in Kabul
Thoughts from Patrick Kennelly Throughout Afghanistan people are gathering to celebrate the Afghan new year, Nauroz. It is a chance for Afghans to celebrate the rebirth of nature after the long winter. In Kabul, today thousands of gathered in the … Continue reading
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Killing Civilians in Afghanistan is Terrorism
Thoughts from Pat Kennelly In Kabul, on the same day that Der Spiegel released photos documenting American soldiers posing with the bodies of civilians they murdered, the Transitional Justice Coordinating Group (TJCG), the umbrella organization for NGO’s in Afghanistan that … Continue reading
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Reflection on Pledge2Protect Anti-Genocide Conference
This post is written by Center for Peacemaking staff member Liz LaJeunesse. This past weekend I ventured to Washington, DC to attend a conference called Pledge2Protect. It was a genocide prevention conference held by the Genocide Intervention Network and their … Continue reading
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Exploring the power of nonviolence conference a big success
Over the past weekend, over 350 people came to Marquette to participate in the Peace and Justice Studies Association Conference hosted by the Marquette University Center for Peacemaking. Marquette Tribune writer Marie Gentile covered the conference: National peace convention hosted … Continue reading
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Prejean receives honorary degree
Sr. Helen Prejean received an honorary theological studies degree from Marquette on October 8th, 2009. Marquette Tibune writer Glenn Oviatt covered Prejean’s address to the Marquette community and sat down with Prejean in a one on one interview. Read his … Continue reading
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Helen Prejean to receive honorary degree
Here is an article from the Marquette Tribune featuring the Center for Peacemaking in anticipation of Sr. Helen Prejean’s receiving an honorary degree from Marquette. http://marquettetribune.org/2009/10/08/news/prejean-to-receive-honorary-degree
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