Private corporations are rarely discussed as playing a role in efforts to curb civil violence, even though they often have strong interests in maintaining stabi

The just peace movement offers a critical shift in focus and imagination. Recognizing that all life is sacred and seeking peace through violence is unsustainabl

"John Paul Lederach's work in the field of conciliation and mediation is internationally recognized. He has provided consultation, training and direct mediation

"Ending violent conflict requires societies to take leaps of political imagination. Artistic communities are often uniquely placed to help promote new thinking

"Many people feel powerless in the face of what they see on TV or read in the news -- a world in crisis, with wars and violence taking place across the globe. S