Global Campaign for Peace Education

New Issue of In Factis Pax: Journal of Peace Education and Social Justice just published

June 21, 2022 June 21, 2022 / Publications, Research

In Factis Pax is a peer-reviewed online journal of peace education and social justice. New issue: Vol. 16, No. 1, 2022.

Rotary-led creative campaign promotes peace and mental wellbeing in schools

April 8, 2021 April 7, 2021 / News & Highlights

School pupils across the Staffordshire district are being invited to get creative as part of a Rotary Club campaign to promote peace and mental wellbeing among young people.

Rethinking learning: a review of social and emotional learning for education systems

September 23, 2020 September 21, 2020 / Policy, Publications, Research

The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development recently published “Rethinking learning: a review of social and emotional learning for education systems.”

Finish Strong, The Lockdown Continues

April 17, 2020 April 14, 2020 / News & Highlights

Just when we think that we’ve adjusted to the new normal, triggers emerge to make us feel vulnerable again. Dr. Malou Chavez, a registered guidance counselor and psychologist, shows us the way of tapping into our inner resources to be emotionally resilient during this extended lockdown.

Clearing Meditation for Holy Week

April 8, 2020 April 8, 2020 / News & Highlights

The COVID-19 virus has certainly brought in unsettling anxiety inside our mind, body, and spirit. Grace Brillantes-Evangelista, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, leads us into a guided meditation that focuses on checking inwards to clear the space for a meaningful Holy Week encounter.

“Exercising Marital Patience in the Time of Covid-19”

April 7, 2020 April 7, 2020 / News & Highlights

Harriet H.Hormillosa, Ph.D., a long time marriage and family counselor, enumerates the symptoms of “couple cabin fever” and introduces the three Cs of living in marital harmony during a lockdown: care, communication, and channeling grace for each other.

Self-talk your way to functioning well during the pandemic

April 5, 2020 April 3, 2020 / News & Highlights

Gail Reyes-Galang, Ph.D. recalls how she felt when she was at the Fear Zone of this crisis. She invites us to do a self-check of feelings revealed by our inner voices and examine distorted ways of thinking that contribute to these deep-seated emotions.

Work-life Balance during the Enhanced Community Quarantine

April 4, 2020 April 3, 2020 / News & Highlights

Maria Margarita A. Acosta, Ph.D. shares her reflections on balancing multiple roles, as she adapts to the new normal of working from home during COVID-19. She uses creativity in securing her needs and that of her home team, while establishing a daily routine that includes time for spiritual expression.

Unpacking Mental Health at Georgetown: a Peer-led Teach-in

May 21, 2019 March 27, 2020 / Activity Reports

On April 23, 2019, the Georgetown University Peace Education class facilitated a peer-led teach-in on mental health as a social justice issue.

The Cost of Balancing Academia and Racism

March 21, 2017 October 6, 2021 / News & Highlights

Researchers say that discrimination at colleges and universities may have negative impacts on black students’ mental health.

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