Minding our past, minding ourselves: reflections on ethical remembering “Effective ethical remembering isn't just about well-meaning principles or community projects. It bumps up against the hard realities of inadequate policy frameworks, the deep psychological and social wounds

Abundant venues and talent, insufficient funding: innovative applied theatre in Northern Ireland “Mac Cathmhaoill explained that while most advocacy theatre is community-specific, significant work is being done to foster inter-communal dialogue and understanding.” Read our

‘Peace is the presence of justice’: students lead engaging conference “The conference was opened by three students, each of whom reflected on the meaning of peace and reconciliation… Their thoughtful contributions set a student-led, engaging, and reflective tone for the day.”

Pleased to introduce a new series of articles at Shared Future News — about the role of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and peacebuilding in Northern Ireland. Here's our first piece: Book review: Coming from the Silence — a Quaker perspective on peacebuilding in

‘Peace is not inevitable; it is an active choice’: Senator Mitchell call to young people “For peace to flourish, we need conversations and editorials and pamphlets and sermons and town halls and stories, all filling in the spaces across the old divides.” Read our article by

Sectarianism and self-discovery: A Night in November explored “Alan Smyth expertly and interactively developed each of the characters he played, and the complexities of community and identity” Read our article by Caoimhe McGONIGLE 👉 sharedfuture.news/sectarianism-a… Origin Theatre Company

New guide bridges peacebuilders and journalists “For anyone wanting to harness the power of the media as a change-making force for peace, the Community-Centred Peace Journalism guide is not to be missed.” Read our article by Laura RODRIGUEZ-DAVIS 👉 sharedfuture.news/new-guide-brid…

The future of public service media in Northern Ireland and beyond “There’s a need for coverage that can be trusted and that reflects all communities.” Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/the-future-of-… Ulster University School of Communication and Media Duncan Morrow Ofcom University Of Leeds

Our second article about the role of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and peacebuilding in Northern Ireland: Documenting Quaker peacebuilding: an interview with Felicity McCartney “McCartney’s perspective on modern Quaker peacemaking reinforced the ongoing relevance

‘No need for a zig or a zag’: border tensions explored in play “In the current political climate, such a poignant and cautionary tale of borders, displacement, and identity rings true.” Read our article by Caoimhe McGONIGLE 👉 sharedfuture.news/no-need-for-a-… #SharedFuture

Exploring cultural peace work in Northern Ireland: perspectives and challenges “As the city of Belfast and Northern Ireland more broadly continue to navigate their post-conflict identity, cultural peace work stands as a crucial pillar in fostering a more inclusive and harmonious

A vital chronicle of Belfast’s transformation: Paul McVeigh’s stories “McVeigh captures the ongoing journey of a place and its people learning to live with peace, facing the legacies of the past, and cautiously embracing a new, shared future.” Read our article by Natasha LYNCH

The vital role of archives for reconciliation Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/the-vital-role… “By preserving both official records and personal artefacts, archives provide a multifaceted view of historical events and processes. The ongoing efforts to digitise and

Peace photography: supporting conflict transformation Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/peace-photogra… “While peace photography isn't established as a genre, the Imaging Peace research established that in practice and as a way of working with communities and

Book review — The Struggle for Shared Schools in Northern Ireland: The History of All Children Together “Bardon expresses that all that followed the success of Lagan College was because of the many people who came together as members of, or in cooperation with, All Children

Valuing the civilian man: rethinking masculinity in transitional justice “Not because masculine man equals bad, civilian man equals good, but because in valuing civilian masculinity we create options for men and we challenge those who profit from essentialised ideas of

‘What is the peace?’ Rethinking Northern Irish photography from the Troubles and beyond “What if this photography was always — from the beginning back to Victor Sloan’s [Belfast Zoo (1983)] image — was never a way of thinking about what is the conflict; it was always a way of

Taoiseach Micheál Martin honours Mallon’s legacy with ‘Shared Home Place’ programme “The Shared Home Place programme will foster a space in our society for telling the multiple versions of the stories of Ireland that are and always will be a part of who we are. It will be a part

Belfast launches PEACEPLUS interfaith and belief project amidst community tensions “This innovative approach, which reflects where we are now, [gives voice to] a counter discourse to the default culture, that goes beyond tokenism.” Read our article by Gordon McDADE 👉

‘Positive Peace’ and the political economy of Northern Ireland post-Troubles Read our research article by Ewan NIXON 👉 sharedfuture.news/political-econ… “By approaching the peace process as a foundation rather than an endpoint, Northern Ireland can build a fuller and richer positive