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Peacbuilding through mass-media
Replied Dec. 9, 2009
Peacbuilding through mass-media
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Peacbuilding through mass-media
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Marenne Mei Dec. 9, 2009.
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Hi Shakeel Ali,
thanks! please have a look at our site www.houseofpeace.nl. here you can express your ideas and suggestions, so that people will be able to interactively engage in the discussion around it.
i'll keep you posted on the developments,…
This sounds very interesting and exciting! What in particular are you looking for when you mention sharing "thoughts about the concept"?
I have some experience with American Friends Service Committee and spending a week with youth and adults in an…
Hi Ayoub,
thank you for your thoughts, and sharing your concerns. Are you from Iraq yourself? I'd be very interested to know if you can give any suggestions on what kind of program will be culturally less 'shocking/weird/offensive/unpractical'.
Cur…
Hi Marenne,
This idea sounds interesting; however it is not practical to be implemented in some countries like Iraq where the level of violence is high. From one side and perhaps culturally it is not acceptable to bring two strange people together,…
Feel free to join MEPEACE - or/and to exchange constructive views on peace perspectives in Middle East here.
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I'm involved in the development of a format for the television program HOUSE OF PEACE on behalf of the Talpa Holding. The goal is to develop a (not-for-profit) centred around conflict and peoples abilities to deal with them. The starting point is a…
Here is my MA Thesis.
Where can i send it?
http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/bitstream/123456789/585/1/Assefa%20Tefera.pdf
Marrenne,
Every Great Deeds we before our eyes that changed the World into what it is today began with a Single such Generous Thoughts.
I for one am wiz you.
Viva.
thats great i too have such dreams. wow i felt as if my dream was fulfilled. great job i will soon be interacting with this program. this contemporary world scenario need such initiatives and please give me more information about this. regards aalli…
Profile Information
- What motivated you (or your organization) to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?
- I am currently the adviser for an international television program on conflict and peace.
- Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)
- I studied Philosophy, International Economy and Conflict studies, and work as a freelancer in this field. I used to teach at the university of Amsterdam. Currently I'm living in NY and working a.o. for my ministry at the UN on peacebuilding.
- Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise
- The Netherlands, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Senegal, Middle-East.
- What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?
- USA
- What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?
- freelance advisor, attache,
- What is your personal or organizational website?
- http://www.marennemei.com
- What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)
- http://www.crisisgroup.org
- What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)
- http://www.sfcg.org
- Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?
- Civil Society, Conflict Resolution, Dialogue, Diplomacy, Education, Media, Organizational Development, Social Entreprenuership
- Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?
- Program Implemenation, Research, Training
- What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?
- Media & Conflict
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House of Peace
House of Peace is an international television program on conflict and mediation. This show will spread the powerful message: " A more peaceful world is possible, if you reach-out to find 'the other'.
At least this is my intention..However, in order to make this show work, I feel that it shouldn't be a handful of Western people trying to think international. Instead, it should be a whole bunch of international people cooperating, creating, together something powerful than a few people would be c… Continue
At least this is my intention..However, in order to make this show work, I feel that it shouldn't be a handful of Western people trying to think international. Instead, it should be a whole bunch of international people cooperating, creating, together something powerful than a few people would be c… Continue
Posted on July 25, 2009 at 10:59am — 20 Comments
Send in you Master thesis on International Development
The Broker (a netherlands based magazein) offers masters graduates worldwide an opportunity to publish their research on issues related to international development, such as poverty reduction, energy, food, conflict, health, governance, technology, sustainability, gender and economic development. The theses will be assessed by a reading committee consisting of eminent academics, journalists, consultants, policy makers and researchers. Every two months a selection of the theses will be reviewed i… Continue
Posted on June 16, 2009 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 12:53am on August 3, 2009,
David Diaz said… - Hello there!
I'm very much interested in your project, what ever I can do to help please let me know!
Best,
David
- At 1:17am on August 2, 2009,
Madhav Prasad Gautam said… - Hi Merenne,
thanks for your wonderful idea. good luck for that.
Madhav guatam
Nepal
- At 1:21am on July 26, 2009,
ckvishwanath said…
- thanks.how is possible afree violence world?
- At 7:32am on July 1, 2009,
John Mugisa said…
- Hi Mei,
This sound a promising platform where we can share ideas on how to live in world free from violence. Mei you live in US and i could like to call upon others who living in US, which is believed to be the centre of power in the world - to see in which way together we can influence the US government on the issues of violence in the world.
- At 2:25pm on June 16, 2009,
- Hi Marenne,
Nice to hear about you and I understand that you have a lot in your background that I can learn from.
- At 11:20am on May 10, 2009,
WARIS ALI said… - Hellow Marenne
Nice to see you & studdy about your sound profile.I am pleased to hear that you are working at United Nations on peacebuilding.
Marenne! it is the time now that we all should stand up and unite for the promotion of Justice,Free Education and the Eradication of Poverty have Better Globe free of War,Racism,Extremism &Terrorism.
At the lst i would like to say that let us pray that may peace prevail around the globe.
Striving for Better Globe
Waris Ali
Chairman Global Foundation,Lahore,Pakistan.
- At 8:38am on May 10, 2009,
ckvishwanath said…
- yes,i know that situation.especially,in your parts of world,mutlticulturalis is in danger.a.h.ali's case and t.vangog issue and cartoon issue of denmark,suburban riots of paris and other such expressions have been deeply affecting the fabric of multiculturalism.
islomophobia vs west has become a common slogan in discourse sphere as well.hosw does this accommodation possible.i am interested to know more about the democratic aspects of western society.how does it accmmodate plural values of the soceity.
- At 8:18am on May 10, 2009,
ckvishwanath said…
- what about the multiculturalist reaction to islam?after t.vangog issue?
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