Mazhun Idris, of Nigeria, took "Peacebuilding Approaches to Violent Extremism" with Lisa Schirch at last summer's Summer Peacebuilding Institute. His participation was sponsored by the organization hosting his 1-year appointment, the Center for Islam and Religious Freedom in Washington D.C.
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The newly published Palestine and Rule of Power, edited by听Alaa Tartir and Timothy Seidel, explores how the rule of power relates to the case of occupied听Palestine, and examines features of local dissent and international听governance.
Hero Anwar Brzw听was 听born on May 25, 1971 in Sulaymaniyah in Kurdistan, Iraq. She got her bachelor鈥檚 degree in civil engineering in 1992 at Salahaddin University in Erbil, Iraq, and an MA in conflict transformation from CJP in 2009. 听She is the Deputy Country Director for听听(Rehabilitation, Education and Community Health) in Iraq.
...In my childhood in Pakistan, I was never taught that Islam advocates for violence and hatred against anyone. As I have been learning more about the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself, I see how he was mistreated multiple times by the non-Muslims and never even responded back in the same way, but instead advised to be calm and humble in response. These real life examples set by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) were revolutionary and are at the heart of our faith. So then, why have many Muslims adopted violent responses to issues like blasphemy, smashing the true spirit of Islam identifying its followers with violent public riots and extremism?
Coming to the Table chapters have increased from 10 local groups across the country to 32, including three in the Baltimore area. They initially focused on white-black relations but have expanded to others affected by racism.
Starting off the new year, the Central Kansas Community Foundation and Hesston Community Foundation partnered to host 鈥淯nderstanding the Tapestry of Trauma鈥� at Hesston鈥檚 Dyck Arboretum in two sessions in early January.
CJP Executive Director Daryl Byler argues that Virginia, and the United States, can do better than its current high rate of incarceration. "We can do better," he says, for our budgets and all of our communities by engaging with those who have learned from their mistakes.
Online news platform Daily Nurse covers the 黑料正能量 nursing program expansion.
Elena Huegel works in Chiapas with the Instituto de Estudios e Investigaci贸n Intercultural, A.C.听(INESIN)听through Global Ministries of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ and the United Church of Christ. INESIN is also an MCC partner in Mexico.
Tenzi Chacha, John and Regina Chacha鈥檚 daughter, is rounding out the curriculum at City of Hope by adding a new program she calls SEW, for Sewing Empowers Women.听 The clothing will be sold around the world and the profits will return for the job training program for women.