*Genocide and atrocity is a downstream problem. Before that happens, there are many many signals upstream* -Maria Ressa

An open & genuine discussion with #KevinGovert Director of Afghanistan Affair Department of State about struggles of women inside & outside Afghanistan & response of international community limited to only statements. Peace Direct

A pleasure to join Peace Direct for their Spring fundraiser tonight. A great org amplifying the stories of and supporting the work of local peacebuilders in countries from Afghanistan to Sudan. You can support their work here: givebutter.com/theolivebranch

🍸 A huge well done to our wonderful US staff for putting together our first spring fundraiser, #TheOliveBranch. We hope to see you all next year in #WashingtonDC for an event you don’t want to miss! 🕊️

Con el collar que me empacó mi hija para recibir el premio💅 Los y las jóvenes que trabajan hoy por la paz de Colombia son quienes apoyarán las luchas de mi hija cuando ella crezca.

Amazing to hear Forest Whitaker's commitment to peacebuilding around the world. The sector needs more people like Forest Whitaker to raise the profile of peacebuilding everywhere... #postcodelotterygala

#GeorgeFloyd’s murder catalysed conversations on anti-racism, finally forcing our sector to hear those who'd called for change for years. But how much change have we achieved in 3 years? Reflect with us in this Bond blog from our CEO Dylan Mathews: bond.org.uk/news/2023/05/t…

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What has the ban on working for NGOs meant for women in #Afghanistan? Find out now in our latest article, featuring the voices of women from across the country: peaceinsight.org/en/articles/af…

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📢Calling for submissions for the Feminist Peace Series 4th Edition! Theme: Gender, Climate Change, and Conflict: Women’s Role in Environmental Sustainability and Peacebuilding🌏 Submit ✍️Articles/Poems/Illustrations/Artwork/Photos to [email protected] by 31 August 2023

Way to go Grace Meng, Peace Direct's 2021 Pillar of Peace Award Winner, and all the other courageous and upstanding Reps reintroducing the Youth, Peace And Security Act. #ItsTimeHasCome

The point of the departed arrow is not merely to pierce the bullseye and carry the trophy: the point of the arrow is to sing the wind and remake the world in the brevity of flight. - Bayo Akomolafe

I just voted on my mail in ballot, weehoo! I used this very helpful tool from Vote Save America to do a draft ballot and learn more about the folks on my down ballot votesaveamerica.com

The U.S. gave the Israeli government a Nov. 12 deadline to ease humanitarian access to #Gaza, yet only 6% of aid needs were met in October. The Carter Center calls on the U.S. to ensure this deadline is met, or Israel must be held accountable. #HumanRights

STATEMENT: Gaza is a stain on the world’s conscience. President Biden can still change course. More than a year since the war between Israel and Hamas began, there is no end in sight. Israel is conducting one of the deadliest and most destructive military campaigns in recent

President Carter had one of the most famous smiles in the world. We hope this montage makes you smile, too.

Palestinian & Israeli human rights groups Al-Haq الحق & B'Tselem בצלם بتسيلم do critical work in acutely challenging circumstances. Mary Robinson reaffirmed Elders’ solidarity with these brave human rights defenders at a recent event hosted by The Carter Center. Their voices need to be heard,

The situation in the Gaza Strip is increasingly worrying and painful. I renew my heartfelt appeal to allow the entry of dignified humanitarian aid and to bring an end to the hostilities, whose heart-rending price is borne by children, the elderly, and the sick.