After news broke that Han Kang—the South Korean author—had won the Nobel Prize for Literature, her father—the novelist Han Seung-won—asked her where she wanted to hold a press conference to talk about the award. She published her fiction…
READ MORE →The president’s decision comes after weeks of protests forced him to abandon proposed tax hikes. Kenyan President William Ruto has announced the dismissal of almost his entire cabinet and consultations to form a “broad-based…
READ MORE →Peaceful protest, violent response – that says it all. Human politics – from global to local – remain mixed with hatred, dominance and . . . well, dehumanization. We’ve organized ourselves across the planet around…
READ MORE →17 Apr 2024 – For my first post on Political Therapy I am sharing this piece by the beloved Morton Deutsch, PhD, 1920 – 2017. It is short, clear and timely and reflects my intention…
READ MORE →‘I was very happy but of course that is not to say that I see a Nobel Peace Prize as something that is perfect.’ 20 Apr 2024 – A human rights activist and genocide scholar,…
READ MORE →Music awakens and inspires the inex- haustible creativity of man. It creates mo- ments of happiness, brings people togeth- er, and enables them to better cope with life. Across all continents and cultures classical music…
READ MORE →Delivering aid is a dangerous business. Before the tragic assassination of the seven World Central Kitchen staff, a lot of aid workers have died while on mission. If I were younger, I might well have…
READ MORE →By Marilyn Langlois – TRANSCEND Media Service Frequently articulated expressions derive from the Greek terms logos and eros, but who has heard of thumos? Why are the root words of logical reasoning and erotic love…
READ MORE →Kampala, Uganda – In a remarkable gathering on Saturday, August 12, 2023, the PASHA – the Refugees Storytelling and Poetry Club, hosted a transformative workshop under the guidance of the esteemed facilitator, RAIS NEZA…
READ MORE →A Rohingya woman tells a forum of peer counselors the story of her divorce. A survivor of domestic abuse, she has started a new life alone with her daughter. She has weathered a storm…
READ MORE →“I hate the US empire, and I love the US republic.” — Johan Galtung Circles evoke mutual acceptance, self-respect, and constructive collaboration. Straight lines can divide. Consider the popular social game “tug-of-war”, whereby two teams…
READ MORE →From the Peace 2000 Institute an d Mirpuri Foundation The award was presented on 8 July 2022 by Thor Magnusson from the Peace 2000 Institute through the Mirpuri Foundation at the Lisbon Opera House, Portugal.…
READ MORE →Featuring Diane Perlman and Marilyn Langlois 27 Apr 2022 – Transcend Method and Wise Power Special Presentation (beginning at 13m:50s in the video) by Diane Perlman and Marilyn Langlois, the US Conveners of Transcend International…
READ MORE →It is necessary to make a calm analysis of those responsible for the war between Ukraine and Russia and the silence and refusal to find a diplomatic solution to avoid war on the part…
READ MORE →First and foremost, South Sudanese Peace mediators should strive wholeheartedly to restore peace and stability in South Sudan. ” South Sudanese leaders, cannot bring peace in the region, if there is no peace at home,”.…
READ MORE →June 2017. The death of Carol Atuhairwe, the smiling lady whose story of battling throat cancer moved the country. The public fundraised for her treatment in India, where she died. Uganda’s only radiotherapy machine had…
READ MORE →Carmen Navas Reyes and Laura Franco respond to the article published in the New York Times which attempts to speak about the problems facing Venezuelan women without mentioning the economic and financial blockade imposed on…
READ MORE →Haitian citizens, social movements, trade unions and opposition political parties are demanding the resignation of president Jovenel Moïse, who seeks to extend his term of office until February 2022, which according to the constitution ends…
READ MORE →By, Carine I. Kanimba Dear Ange, I hope that this letter finds you well. My name is Carine Kanimba, I am the daughter of Paul Rusesabagina. I would like to wish you a Happy New…
READ MORE →The year is drawing to a close, memorable for its unrelenting spotlight on coronavirus. Reflecting on the past 12 months, imagine what you would do if you were in a position of great power and…
READ MORE →Despite a complicated health situation, the Human Rights Council has preserved the core of its work and started to return to a more usual functioning, noticeably with informal dialogues starting anew, a large part of…
READ MORE →To the affected governors all over the nation, there is one immediate step to take: demand the withdrawal of those soldiers. Convoke Town Hall meetings as a matter of urgency. 24-hr Curfews are not the…
READ MORE →Johan Galtung, a professor of peace studies, dr hc mult, is founder of TRANSCEND International and rector of TRANSCEND Peace University. He was awarded among others the 1987 Right Livelihood Award, known as the Alternative…
READ MORE →We should honor Professor Ernest Wamba dia Wamba by carrying on his life’s work. In the early hours of July 15, 2020, at the University Hospital in Kinshasa, a brother, comrade, philosopher, historian, thinker, healer,…
READ MORE →Prof. Johan Galtung, the Norwegian sociologist/mathematician, founder of the academic discipline of Peace and Conflict Studies, speaks candidly on: The world after the Coronavirus/COVID-19 crisis The importance of teaching peace and resolving conflict between individuals…
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