Global Campaign for Peace Education

Homage to Bishop Desmond Tutu

January 10, 2022 0

What could be a more telling indicator of the values that infuse the Global Campaign for Peace Education than Bishop Tutu having joined the co-founders, Magnus Haavelsrud and Betty Reardon on its inaugural panel at The Hague Conference in 1999? Desmond Tutu was the embodiment of the staunch commitment to just peace that peace educators aspire to cultivate. [continue reading…]

Pax Christi USA recognizes Rev. Bryan N. Massingale with the 2021 Teacher of Peace Award

July 31, 2021 0

In her nomination of Rev. Massingale for the 2021 Teacher of Peace Award, Pearlette Springer, coordinator of the Pax Christi Anti-Racism Team, wrote: “Fr. Bryan has been a ‘teacher of peace’ most of his life, going above and beyond the norm to sustain efforts to address social injustices within the Catholic Church. … He continues to push the envelope in service to BIPOC and LGBTQ communities.” [continue reading…]

Pope Francis calls for a global education pact with humanity at its center

November 4, 2020 1

Pope Francis has called for the creation of a global education system with humanity, not God, at its center. He introduced his plan in a video released at the delayed “Global Compact on Education” event at the Pontifical Lateran University. [continue reading…]

Blessed are the peacemakers: International digital conference on global approaches to peace work

September 29, 2020 0

Missio Aachen is hosting a virtual peace conference from October 7-9, 2020. [continue reading…]

Islamic Spirituality: Resilience of Faith in Times of Pandemic

September 25, 2020 0

Ateneo Peace Institute is hosting a lecture series entitled “Islamic Spirituality: Resilience of Faith in Times of Pandemic” on September 30, 2020 at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Philippines time), with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. [continue reading…]

Canadian School of Peacebuilding 2020

December 7, 2019 0

The 2020 Canadian School of Peacebuilding (June 8-12, 15-19) provides 5-day intensive courses that are available for professional development, personal inspiration, or academic credit. CSOP is a learning community of diverse peacebuilders who come together to learn, network and engage in peacebuilding. [continue reading…]

Clearing Meditation for Holy Week

April 8, 2020 0

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. [continue reading…]

‘Export love’ – Imam at centre of Christchurch terrorist attack continues to spread message of peace

December 31, 2019 0

The imam whose mosque was at the center of the Christchurch terrorist attack makes a call for peace education and spreading a message of love, understanding, and tolerance around the world. [continue reading…]

‘Respect for the other’ lies at the heart of peace education, say panelists at UN debate

December 14, 2018 0

Respect for the other lies at the heart of peace education and was a key thread through a debate entitled “Education for Peace in a multi-religious world”. It was held on the 2018 World Human Rights Day at the United Nations Office in Geneva. [continue reading…]

The Importance of Peace Education in Bridging Spiritual Differences

April 27, 2018 0

A lot of animosity and divergence stems from disparities between people of different races and spiritual beliefs. In order for global peace and harmony to prevail, even if only to an extent, we need to learn to respect people of all colors and creeds, uniting through our mutual desire for peace and harmony. [continue reading…]