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Rishita Rao
- 23, Female
- Quezon City, Metro Manila
- Philippines
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Using media as a medium for peace.
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Craig Zelizer Mar. 29, 2009.
Community radio
Replied May. 3, 2008
Essential Books in the Field
Replied Mar. 22, 2008
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Asia Pacific Women's Conference on Peace and Security: VISIONS FOR A NEW WORLD at Philippine Normal University
September 8, 2009 to September 10, 2009
CALL FOR PAPERS
Asia Pacific Women's Conference on
Peace and Security: VISIONS FOR A NEW WORLD
8-10 September 2009 :
Philippine Normal University (PNU)
Manila, Philippines
Women are at the center of conflicts and wars, both overt and silent. They…
I am working on a media related project with the United States Institute of Peace, to put together a comprehensive database of audio-visual materials that can be used for teaching and training in peacebuilding. The site should be ready in a few week…
Hey!
I'm currently working on my thesis in completion of my M.A in Peace and Conflict Studies.
I was wondering whether anyone knows anything about the Intergovernmental Conference for a Convention for the Use of Radio Broadcasting to Promote Peace…
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- What motivated you (or your organization) to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?
- Curiosity: about the hows, whys and whats of the current world situation and more importantly, about the pragmatic, practical and realistic resolutions to shift the current paradigm to create a new concept of the world and its structures.
- Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)
- I have completed my course requirement for an M.A in Peace and Conflict Studies from the European University Centre for Peace Studies, Austria. I am currently writing my thesis in completion of the M.A.
I have recently begun to work specifically with young people (15-25) and find it extremely challenging and exciting. I am hoping to work on a peace project about meaningfully engaging youth participation in peace processes.
I am fascinated by most aspects of the subject. However, I am especially interested in issues pertaining to Gender, Identity, Popular Culture, Peace Journalism and Non-Violence.
I enjoy writing, photography, theatre, films, music, books and travelling. I also play football and field hockey.
- Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise
- The Asian Subcontinent to some extent. The Arabian Gulf Regions, also to an extent.
- What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?
- Philippines
- What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?
- Communications and Youth Affairs Women's Global Network for Reproductive Rights
- How many years professional experience do you have ?
- 1-2
- What is your personal or organizational website?
- http://www.wgnrr.org
- What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)
- http://democracynow.org
- What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)
- http://opendemocracy.net
- Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?
- Civil Society, Culture, Democratization, Development, Education, Gender, Health, Media
- Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?
- Advocacy, Capacity Building, Communication, Evaluation, Fundraising, Program Administration, Program Design, Program Implemenation, Research
- What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?
- Gender and Violence, Gender and Identity, Identity and Violence, Popular Culture and Cultures of Peace, Democratisation, Women's Movements, Women's Empowerment, Peace Journalism, Public War Discourse, Theatre for Development, Young Peoples' Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Sexualities, HIV/AIDS, Abortion Rights and Maternal Mortality
Rishita Rao's Blog
Master's thesis!
Hey everyone,
I finished the course requirement for my M.A in Peace and Conflict Studies at the E.P.U, Stadtschlaining; Austria in August 2008. I've been struggling with my thesis for a while now and have finally gotten organised and have been thinking about readers, statements and have even started writing a draft version (really, a very rough draft!).
It's difficult to work on your thesis and hold down a full-time job at the same time. My sympathies to everyone who has endured it! I hope you… Continue
I finished the course requirement for my M.A in Peace and Conflict Studies at the E.P.U, Stadtschlaining; Austria in August 2008. I've been struggling with my thesis for a while now and have finally gotten organised and have been thinking about readers, statements and have even started writing a draft version (really, a very rough draft!).
It's difficult to work on your thesis and hold down a full-time job at the same time. My sympathies to everyone who has endured it! I hope you… Continue
Posted on March 12, 2009 at 7:00am — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 1:14pm on April 4, 2008,
Rosen Dimov said… - Warm greetings from Bulgaria. Just let me know if we could cooperate...
Rosen
- At 4:40pm on March 23, 2008,
Christian Bartolf said… - Thank you, Rishita Rao!
- At 10:13am on March 22, 2008,
Fran R Banks said… - I think you area sweet, clever and beautiful, and thoroughly first rate. I love your smile, your devilsih chuckle and your willingness to help everyone. Pure gold dust! Take a bow. FRAN
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Events
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Tele-seminar on Culturally-Adapted MHPSS in Haiti and for Haitian-Americans
March 19, 2010 from 1pm to 4pm – New York City + Remote Distance Learning
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trainingcourse Peacebuilding and Local Governance
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Nonviolence In The Context Of War Or Armed Conflict
June 18, 2010 at 6pm to July 5, 2010 at 7pm – Kurve Wustrow
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Bologna, Italy Symposium on Conflict Prevention, Resolution, and Reconciliation
June 19, 2010 to July 17, 2010 – Johns Hopkins SAIS Bologna Center
Latest Activity
Tele-seminar on Culturally-Adapted MHPSS in Haiti and for Haitian-Americans at New York City + Remote Distance Learning
March 19, 2010 from 1pm to 4pm
Dear all,
On Friday, March 19th there will be a distance-learning on “Cultural Sensitivity in Disaster Response: Haiti and the Haitian Community.” There is a registration form attached with information about the panelists. Online registration for t…
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