Host your own 1 Billion Rising Dance flash mob in support of justice for all women and girls and to ending violence against women and girls.

This year’s conference will explore new frontiers in peacebuilding. The first day will be co-sponsored with the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and will take place at the beautiful USIP headquarters in Washington, DC.

The Future is NOW summit is a collaborative gathering for economic, racial, environmental, and social justice minded folks working to create a harmonious world for generations to come. For three days, activist of all ages, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual identities, economic backgrounds, from around the country will meet to share experiences, build collective strategies and strengthen skills. […]

Curious about careers and activism in peace? Come to camp to meet amazing women, explore local and global opportunities, network to create and support future projects and enjoy the beauty of Kootenay Lake. We invite young women from a diversity of backgrounds to apply.   What matters most is your interest and enthusiasm for raising your voice for […]

We are very pleased to offer the Monitoring and Evaluation for Initiatives in Complex and Fast Moving Situations, in Washington DC from the 10 – 12 September. The course will be held at the Le Meridien Business Hotel, Washington DC. This course covers the essential tools and methodologies of evaluation and examines how to apply […]

In September, heads of state are going to New York City for a historic summit on climate change. With our future on the line, we will take a weekend and use it to bend the course of history. In New York City there will be an unprecedented climate mobilisation – in size, beauty, and impact. […]

For our First Annual International Conference, we have chosen the theme: The Advantages of Ethnic & Religious Identity in Conflict Mediation and Peacebuilding. Too often, differences in ethnicity and faith traditions are seen as a drawback to the peace process. It is time to turn these assumptions around and rediscover the benefits that these differences […]

Join us for our 5th annual Restoring Hope breakfast. The Center for Victims of Torture helps rebuild the lives of thousands of torture survivors throughout the world, including right here in Minnesota. Come hear their stories of hope and healing. For more information about attending or hosting a table, contact Steven Hall at 612-436-4820 or shall@cvt.org

The aim of this International Conference is to explore and examine the role of digital archives of personal narratives, oral histories or testimonies in societies emerging from conflict. The Conference is a showcase event of the ‘Accounts of the Conflict’ project at INCORE based in the University of Ulster, which is building a digital archive […]

One Billion Rising is the biggest mass action to end violence against women in human history.  The campaign, launched on Valentine’s Day 2012, began as a call to action based on the staggering statistic that 1 in 3 women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. With the world population at […]

The Center for the Study of Men and Masculinities will host the International Conference on Masculinities: Engaging Men and Boys for Gender Equality, in New York City. The Conference will take place from March 5th to March 8th 2015. For the International Conference on Masculinities, the Center for the Study of Men and Masculinities has […]

FUTURES is proud to partner with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the biennial National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence. Bringing together the nation’s leading medical, public health, and domestic violence experts from across the U.S., the conference highlights the latest research and promising practices to advance the health care system’s […]

SAVE (Students Against Violence Everywhere) is excited to be planning the  SAVE Youth Summit in Raleigh, NC at the NC State McKimmon Center.   This fun and educational event is a time for youth to showcase effective violence prevention strategies and share their successes with their peers.  The National SAVE Youth Advisory Board has chosen this year’s theme: Join SAVE on […]

Informative, energizing, and empowering in equal measure, the Simmons Leadership Conference is a women’s professional development event like no other. In just one extraordinary day, the conference packs in more than 15 nationally renowned leaders from the worlds of business, media, politics, education, and entertainment—each offering candid stories about experiences along the way to the […]

Join fellow law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, victim advocates, judges, parole and probation officers, medical personnel, faith community members, educators and others in this three day conference highlighting promising practices and emerging issues in sexual assault, domestic violence and campus responses.

The Wyoming Sexual Assault Summit Planning Committee is pleased to announce that session proposals are now being accepted for the 2015 Sexual Assault Summit XIV: Start by Believing. It will be held in Laramie, Wyoming on April 29 – May 1, 2015. The Sexual Assault Summit Planning Committee strives to provide participants with discussion and […]

This year’s conference will focus on “Peacebuilding and Democracy in a Turbulent World,” Issues of governance, legitimacy, fragility, and disenfranchisement underlie many conflicts raging around the world, including ISIS in Syria and Iraq, Ukraine, South Sudan, the Central African Republic, Ebola in West Africa and with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that ebbs and flows without a […]

This event is Center for Anti-Violence Education’s version of a walkathon: participants of all ages learn martial arts punching and basic self-defense techniques from trained instructors, then come together to complete 1,000 punches representing our communal strength and solidarity. All proceeds from the event support violence prevention programs for at-risk youth and adult survivors.

The first NYC Pride Rally occurred one month after the Stonewall Riots in June 1969, when 500 people gathered for a “Gay Power” demonstration in Washington Square Park and followed by a candlelight vigil in Sheridan Square. NYC Pride has continued this proud tradition by hosting the event in various locations throughout the city. In […]

Walk all night to fight suicide. When you walk in the Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of […]

The Forum is envisaged as a turning point towards a new international agenda on youth, peace and security. Stemming from the thematic debate organized by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan during its presidency of the Security Council in April 2015, it will build on on-going efforts by a multiplicity of actors to decisively step-up global […]

Explore ways of creating peace in your life, community and world at the Young Women’s Peace Leadership Camp. Meet women working for peace in many different ways and consider peacemaking careers and activism. Build confidence using nonviolent skills. Make friends and plan future activities in a beautiful Kootenay Lake setting. What matters most is your […]

The National Sexual Assault Conference is a two and a half day, advocacy-based conference providing advanced training opportunities and information regarding sexual violence intervention and prevention.

This two-day conference by the International Bullying Prevention Association brings together national and regional experts on topics specific to Pre-Kindergarten – 3rd Grade. Topics include online safety, interview techniques, the role of physicians in bullying prevention and much more! This conference is of special interest to parents, childcare staff, teachers and counselors in lower elementary, administrators, and community agency […]

A century from now, historians will look back and see 2015 as the turning point. The moment when business and government leaders took bold climate action, and built strong economies that rely primarily on renewable energy and low carbon technology. Today, the foundations of this new, low carbon future are already in place. Businesses and […]

International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by resolution 36/37, the United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. Furthering the Day’s mission, the General Assembly voted […]

Join us Thursday, October 1, 2015 to celebrate 30 years of Restoring Hope and Rebuilding Lives at CVT’s sixth annual fundraising breakfast and networking event. 7:00 am | Registration & Networking 8:00 – 9:00 am | Breakfast & Program The event is free to attend and parking will be validated. For more information or to […]

Did you see Pixar’s Inside Out? Then you’ve been introduced to some of the “parts” that guide how you react, relate, and communicate. A strong understanding of our sub-personality “parts” and essential “self” helps us to lead and communicate with calmness, curiosity and compassion. A specialty workshop combining the best of Public Conversations’ and Internal […]

The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has sought to better understand the drivers of peaceful societies through the development of an empirical framework that identifies the optimum environment in which peace can flourish. This is termed Positive Peace. The main contribution has been the development of a framework of inter-related factors, identified by analyzing […]

Since the earliest times, human history has been punctuated by violent conflict between groups large and small. And since the beginning there have been those who have sought to understand the causes behind these events and grappled with the questions around how to mediate and mitigate conflicts and bring about peaceful resolution. In order to […]

The Power of Dialogue is Public Conversations’ flagship workshop. When divisive issues or “us” and “them” narratives tear the social fabric, a community needs the right tools to restore relationships and make moving forward possible. The Power of Dialogue (POD) is a highly interactive workshop for practitioners, leaders, and others interested in transforming conflicted conversations. […]

When you walk in the Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow AFSP to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. As the leader in the fight against suicide, and […]

Ashlar Center for Narrative Arts presents: The Story that Wants to be Told: Applying the arts to the life story October 27 – November 2, 2015 in Tlaxcala, México We human beings are wired for story, a basic instinct – stories rumble around in us. Telling them is what we do and have always done. Early […]

On November 5th and 6th, Grace Farms Foundation will launch its justice initiative to disrupt and eradicate child exploitation. The Foundation’s General Counsel & Director of Justice Initiatives, Krishna Patel, along with Director of Safety & Advisor for Justice Initiatives, Rod Khattabi, will spearhead the development of an integrated, multi-disciplinary model targeted at ending child trafficking. The […]

This conference aims to examine the past and current approaches to peace, security and development in Africa in light of confronting the new challenges and the opportunities offered. Key themes focus on the emerging security challenges, technology and innovative approaches to peace and security and celebrating African successes and development. This conference targets experts from […]

From November 11-14, 2015, the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (IPJ), at the University of San Diego’s Kroc School of Peace Studies, will host a multi-day symposium exploring the use of the arts in peacebuilding. The symposium will include local, national and international playwrights, filmmakers, poets, musicians, visual artists and academics who […]

Save the Date for the Rotary World Peace Conference 2016 on 15 & 16 January 2016 in Ontario, California, USA. Rotary International is bringing together experts with solutions to major issues that are happening in our communities, locally and globally. Conference attendees will share answers to these issues and agree on steps forward. With 104 […]

Faiza Almontaser is a 17-year-old senior attending the Brooklyn International High School. In 2006 Faiza immigrated with her family to Brooklyn, NY from a small farming town in Yemen. Raised as a religious Muslim, she often struggles to reconcile her cultural background with the realities she meets as a high school student in one of […]

In the contest with extremist ideologies for the hearts and minds of youth, no resource is more essential than those leaders who, themselves young, are campaigning creatively to bridge their countries’ divides and build inclusive societies.  Research highlights the resilience of youth leaders and their capacities to serve as partners and influencers in peacebuilding. Transforming […]

Co-Chairs Adam McKay and Brad Pitt invite you to join us in saying #ENOUGH to gun violence. If you are near Los Angeles, join us for the 2016 Los Angeles Brady Bear Awards Gala on May 4th. We will gather with supporters, advocates and celebrities for an inspiring evening honoring co-president of Plan B Productions, Dede […]

Designing Peacebuilding Programmes (DPP) is an in-depth practical training in programme development, design, planning and implementation; drawing comprehensively on best-practice approaches from peacebuilding, development and humanitarian aid, and recovery – as well as methods and approaches for strategic planning and programme and organisational development customised in on-the-ground peacebuilding programmes. DPP provides organisations and participants with methods to […]

The focus of the 2016 conference will be on how to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) so they matter most for girls and women, with a specific focus on health – in particular maternal, sexual, and reproductive health and rights – and on gender equality, education, environment, and economic empowerment. For more than a […]

Musicians without Borders and CONTACT Summer Peacebuilding Program will run a two week professional training program in community music leadership and conflict transformation in Vermont in June 2016. The training is open to musicians and music students who are active in their communities as workshop leaders, teachers or social activists and would like to further […]

Hosted by: The Ohio State University Mershon Center for Security Studies, Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC), George Mason University’s (GMU) School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (S-CAR) Facilitators:  Jen Batton M.A., GPPAC/OSU; Dr. Julie Shedd, GMU; David Smith, M.A., J.D., GMU (See an overview of their bios below) Costs:  Early Registration […]

People don’t shout at you, they shout for themselves. Anger is a protective emotion, but it can do harm if it not controlled. Providing both knowledge and skills, this workshop will assist participants to manage their own anger and to reach beneath another person’s anger, to meet their needs without ‘giving in’ or ‘being abusive’. […]

We invite you to join the Institute for Economics and Peace and the Diplomatic Courier Magazine to attend The Future of Peace Summit: Celebrating Ten Years of the Global Peace Index. Marking the 10th edition of the Global Peace Index, this Summit will discuss the major challenges and opportunities for peace in the decade ahead. Summit Overview […]

This year’s summit will spotlight important development issues affecting adolescent girls and boys. Speakers from around the world – including adolescent girls and boys, youth activists and development experts – will convene to support adolescents’ empowerment and leadership, addressing core obstacles such as gender-based violence and coming up with tangible solutions to help advance gender equality. The summit will […]

This conference is geared towards child welfare professionals, social workers, law enforcement officers, attorneys, medical and mental health professionals, educators, advocates, and members of the general public committed to developing, maintaining and strengthening collaborative partnerships in a community response to child abuse. At the completion of this program, the participant will have a greater understanding of the dynamics and […]

Elder abuse affects hundreds of thousands of people each year, yet just one in fourteen cases is brought to the attention of authorities. Those individuals suffering from cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s Disease are particularly vulnerable. Elder victims tend to be the most isolated of all victims of family violence. They are likely to have fewer […]

Heritage of Pride hosts New York City’s Pride events in commemoration of the Stonewall Riots of 1969, the beginning of the modern Gay Rights movement. Heritage of Pride works toward a future without discrimination where all people have equal rights under the law. We do this by producing LGBT Pride events that inspire, educate, commemorate and […]

This one day training course is suitable for everyone, and will introduce negotiation skills for everyday life, helping you get to ‘yes’ in your family, with friends and in the workplace. Negotiation skills are an essential element in the toolkit of conflict resolution, and key to succesful discussions and relationships in daily life. We all […]

An amazing 10-day gathering in Transylvania, Romania, for young people working to make the world a better place. Global Youth Rising 2016 is a gathering in the beautiful Romanian countryside where dedicated, passionate, motivated youth activists and peacebuilders from across the globe come together to learn, share, build and exchange their experiences from their movements and organizations. GYR is a […]

This year, Safe and Sound Schools is a proud sponsor of the 3rd Annual Campus Safety Conference. Join us and over 30 sponsors and speakers in Washington, D.C. on July 25-26, 2016, to learn how to PREPARE and PLAN for emergency situations, PROTECT students and faculty, and PREVENT a crisis on campus. The two-day conference […]

This year, Safe and Sound Schools is a proud sponsor of the 3rd Annual Campus Safety Conference. Join us and over 30 sponsors and speakers in Long Beach, CA August 9-10, 2016, to learn how to PREPARE and PLAN for emergency situations, PROTECT students and faculty, and PREVENT a crisis on campus. The two-day conference […]

The Veterans For Peace 31st Annual Convention will be from Thursday, August 11 – Monday, August 15 at Clark Kerr University in Berkeley CA. Peace at Home, Peace Abroad A Just and Sustainable Future for the World’s Children Confirmed Speakers Ann Jones – Keynote Banquet Speaker Andrew Bacevich Helen Caldicott Antonia Juhasz Oliver Stone – Friday Night Keynote […]

The National Sexual Assault Conference is a two and a half day, advocacy-based conference providing advanced training opportunities and information regarding sexual violence intervention and prevention.

The nonprofit organization “We Oppose Violence Everywhere Now” (WOVEN) is having an opening reception at The Library at CENTRAL BOOKING. WOVEN’s goal is to end violence. The collective employs varying methods to deter violence including community gatherings, discussion, public messages, art and media.

Join us to weave together solutions to oppose violence in our communities and across the globe. This event is a part of WOVEN’s 2016 Antiviolence campaign. Since 2013, the organization’s campaigns center on providing direct communication to the people on the streets. This year’s messaging also includes Reject Violence ads throughout the city during the month of September.

People of all faiths and practices welcome! Come share your efforts to nurture peace in yourself, in your relationships, and in the world.  After the dialogue, there will be light refreshments and an opportunity to network with others. This dialogue is part of Peace Day Philly, the local initiative for the UN International Day of Peace.

Global Peace Film Festival draws together people from all walks of life to be inspired by compelling storytelling and for them then to engage actively within their own lives and communities to make the world a better place than they found it: Watch FIlms. Get Involved. Change Things. Action, engagement and participation are our bywords. […]

International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by resolution 36/37, the United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. Furthering the Day’s mission, the General Assembly voted […]

The European Center for Peace and Development University for Peace established by the United Nations – Regional Center for International Postgraduate Studies and Development Research ,Pula, within the ECPD International Program of Transfer of Knowledge System, in cooperation with Istria Region and the City of Pula organizes Youth Forum Pula, Culture of Peace: Migrant Crisis and the Youth (Pula, […]

September 26,  2016 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Adelphi University Student Center Garden City, NY FULL BREAKFAST INCLUDED Participants: Building and District Leaders are encouraged to bring a team of teachers, particularly those responsible for providing health and wellness education to children grades k-12:  Health Educators, Special Educators, Psychologists, School Counselors and Social Workers, along […]

Come out and join Jericho Road Inc. as we take a stand against domestic violence. Join us as we walk in support of all the victims and give them a voice. Proceeds will benefit the Family Justice Center in Brooklyn, NY which provides services for domestic violence survivors and we will purchase baby clothes for […]

SAFE 2016 in Washington DC will build on the tremendously successful SAFE 2014 conference in Chicago as we shifted from speeches and presentations to interactive panels comprised of multi-faceted professionals and activists dedicated to real-world solutions to the scourge of human trafficking. SAFE 2016 is not a 101 conference.  It is designed specifically for participants […]

For the past seven years, Darfur Women Action Group (DWAG) has been working with its allies to bring awareness to the magnitude of the genocide in Darfur and particularly its impact on women. DWAG educates the public about these issues, empowering survivors and enable them to bring their voices to regional and international forums. From Friday, October […]

Community colleges are working to promote the understanding of issues that have a global impact including those dealing with conflict, violence, war and the efforts to build peaceful and sustainable communities. In order to meet the above objective and better prepare students for a globalized, ever changing 21st century, the NOVA Institute for Public Service […]

ICERM believes that conflicts involving religion create exceptional environments where both unique barriers (constraints) and resolution strategies (opportunities) emerge. Regardless of whether religion exists as the source of conflict, ingrained cultural ethos, shared values and mutual religious beliefs have the ability to substantially affect both the process and outcome of conflict resolution. Relying on various […]

Analogy 1 & 2 will be held from November 1st to 6th in New York City.  The renowned company returns to The Joyce to perform two pieces from the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company’s Analogy Trilogy, a work based on oral histories that Jones conducted. Each part reveals Jones’ ongoing exploration of how text, storytelling, and movement pull […]

This event is held on November 3rd at 7:00 – 8:30 PM Global inequality of peacefulness has widened in 2016 as least peaceful countries spiral into increased violence. Violence costs the world $ 13.6 trillion dollars a year, which is $ 1,876 for every person in the world. Refugees and displaced persons have risen dramatically over […]

New York Live Arts & The Dauphine of Bushwick Present: Pretty Ball on November 6th from 6:00 – 10:00 pm. This event is a closing night dance party celebrating the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company’s Joyce Season   Hosted by Bill T. Jones and Company Music by DJTony Monkey & DJ Horrorchata Performances by Kimberly Smallz Labeija & Mister Wallace Photos by […]

Those working with youth around the world gather at the International Bullying Prevention Association Annual Conference. This is the conference for dialogue, learning, and exploration of topics critical to schools, agencies, and individuals dedicated to bullying prevention. Conference workshops and TED-inspired sessions include practical, hands-on solutions and theoretical, research-based presentations. A focus of this year’s conference […]

NYAGV’s Education Fund 2016 Annual Benefit will be held on November 15th in New York City.  This event supports youth and community education programs to prevent and reduce gun violence. NYAGV is pleased to announce: Yoko Ono (recipient of the Allard K. Lowenstein Award for Public Service) and Jumaane D. Williams (recipient of the NYAGV Founder’s Award). Actor and Comedian, […]

The 2016 Common Ground Awards will be on November 17th from 6:30 – 10:00 pm. Honoring people of extraordinary courage and grace who make peace in some of the hardest places in the world. Be prepared to be inspired.

Bullying affects children of all ages and can result in lasting emotional, psychological and physical scars. Let’s stand up against bullying by empowering our kids to deal in a responsible way. We will have a community discussion night where you will hear about experiences from children and professionals who will discuss the effects of bullying […]

This is part of an award winning international training process designed by the National Coalition Building Institute (ncbi.org). It is designed to build on what people have in common while also honoring their positive cultural differences. Peace Ed has used this model as part of the various way we teach conflict resolution for 28 years. […]

Join us at the Gandhi Institute for a learning opportunity about compassion and self-expression through movement combined with the concepts of nonviolent communication. Contact talita@gandhiinstitute.org to register.

On Thursday, December 15 at The Bronx Museum of the Arts will be the NYC Premiere of “Divided by Diversity.” This stunning documentary tells the story about five student athletes from the Bronx who were accepted to attend a private Catholic school in Vermont. A school in desperate need of students and five teens in search of […]

The Hatton Teaching School Alliance Anti-bullying / E-Safety network is aimed at anyone involved in actively reducing the risk from bullying and in promoting on-line safety in all school settings. The sessions are hosted by John Barker, Lead teacher at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy. John facilitates the Stonewall Train the trainer courses, and has been a guest speaker […]

The Gandhi House is hosting a space that welcomes holiday blues, grumpiness, and everything else! Join us for the sixth year for conversation and caring community, no matter how you may be feeling about this season. Bring a snack to share or an ornament, photo, or memento that is meaningful. Event is from 6:30-9:00 pm. […]

Where Peacemaking and Video-making Meet! December 27 – 30 from 9 am – 4:00 pm at Peace Ed (located in Central Presbyterian Church) 318 West Kentucky Street Louisville, KY 40203 Our PeaceCasters/Teen Leaders for Diversity camps are divided between exploring and deepening the basic skills around affirmation, communication and cooperation that are core to Peace […]

Open Mic Night hosted by YO S.O.S. (Youth Organizing to Save Our Streets) – All of the arts welcomed! For more information contact Heather Day at (646) 789-1201, dayh@crownheights.org. Event will be held at 267 Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn, NY.

As the United States prepares to inaugurate its 45th president, the U.S. Institute of Peace will hold its third Passing the Baton conference to review global challenges confronting our nation. USIP will convene Cabinet-level and other senior foreign policy and national security figures from the outgoing and incoming administrations as part of a webcast only conference […]

This workshop will explore the breadth of identities associated with trans and gender nonconforming communities, including the intersecting experiences of race, culture, socioeconomic circumstances, and health disparities. Participants will learn to utilize culturally competent language and behavior for addressing and working with this population, and increase their knowledge of health care access and legal issues […]

Unicef’s Next Generation London @NextGenLondon invites you to the screening of the brilliant documentary – Children on the Frontline: The Escape, plus a Q&A with award winning director Marcel Mettelsiefen. Wednesday, January 11th 2017 – Hosted at Twitter’s London HQ with proceeds going to Unicef’s vital work with Syrian children. The documentary follows the fortunes […]

Brooklyn Children’s Museum provides a three day-long celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day which explores peace, empathy, and togetherness. Repair the World will be volunteering during this weekend at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum in order to help support the staff to ensure this event is a meaningful experience for each participant.

Come learn about the incredible work of Save our Streets! Volunteers will be canvassing in the Crown Heights community to promote a visible and public message against gun violence, encouraging local voices to articulate that shooting is an unacceptable behavior. Volunteers must be 18 or older.

ICPJ is co-sponsoring a talk by award-winning graphic novelist Joe Sacco titled “Galvanizing Social Justice through Comics Leading graphic historical novelist Joe Sacco will chronicle how and why he uses the graphic novel format to catalyze social justice and human rights struggles in the U.S. and around the world. His award-winning novels include Days of […]

Please join us Thursday, January 19, 5:30pm at 96th Street and Lexington beside Samuel Seabury Playground as we form a Circle of Peace. Let’s gather together the night before the Presidential Inauguration, and stand for peace in New York City. We will join hands in an effort to form a more compassionate and understanding world. We […]

If you are a woman and have experienced childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault,physical abuse, domestic violence, verbal/emotional abuse or neglect/abandonment as a child, this conference is for you. Share time together over food and enjoy soul care breakout sessions. Be inspired by personal stories of redemption from abuse survivors. We will also have an amazing […]

As we see media accounts of attacks against immigrants, Muslims, and other populations, many of us have asked ourselves, “what would I do if I were there?” The good news is that there are skills and techniques that you can learn and practice to keep others safe. You don’t have to be passive! This training […]

The purpose of the symposium is to bring education and awareness to the dangers of dating & domestic violence and it’s correlates to include bullying and sexting. The Annual Symposium on Dating & Domestic Violence and Inter-Personal Relationships has been supported by grants from the Maryland Department of Human Resources, donations, fundraisers and community support. […]

The Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies is organizing the Indigenous Rights and Environmental Justice Symposium: From Standing Rock to St. Louis. Speakers will include tribal leaders, social workers, geologists, policymakers, lawyers, anthropologists, archaeologists and others. The keynote speaker will be Harold Frazier, Tribal Chairman of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. This event […]

Artists for World Peace presents its sixth annual Broadway fundraiser! Come watch as Broadway performers sing, dance, and tell stories to help children all over the world. Check back soon for our announcement of this year’s performers! Previous performers include Alison Luff (Matilda, Wicked), Daniel J. Watts (Motown, Memphis), Rashidra Scott (Beautiful, Sister Act), Steve […]

Experts Offer Ways to Ensure the Impact of Programs to Halt Violent Conflicts Increasingly, peacebuilding organizations are pressing for greater evidence that their limited resources are having impact. Some organizations have difficulty collecting data about their programs that can show which ones are most effective. Some have faced internal resistance to innovations intended to improve […]

The fight against LGBTQ discrimination is at the leading edge of civil rights work today. An expert panel, including Susan Sommer, Associate Legal Director and Director of Constitutional Litigation for Lambda Legal, James Esseks, Director of the ACLU Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender & HIV Project, Cara Page, Executive Director of the Audre Lorde Project, and journalist […]

ICERM is currently accepting applications for the specialized mediation training, The Mediation of Ethnic and Religious Conflicts. Apply today and register to join the upcoming session in 2017. Classes are held in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. Through this program, ICERM instructors train new mediators and facilitators using the classroom and e-learning modalities. Interested participants should […]

Each year since 2012 members of Vietnam’s Hoa Binh (Peace) Chapter 160 of Veterans For Peace (VFP) invite up to 20 veterans & non-vet spouses & peace activists to come to Việt Nam every Spring for an insider’s 2-week tour. The Hoa Binh chapter is the first & only overseas VFP chapter of American veterans […]

The mission of the New York Peace Film Festival (NYPFF) is to present films from around the world that advance global peace.  We define ‘global peace’ very broadly.  We emphasize the advantages of peaceful solutions to international conflicts, and show the horrors and costs of war.  But we also screen films that deal constructively and […]

The Feminist Majority is conducting rallies and fundraising walks in support of women’s equality, including the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The 1st Annual Los Angeles Rally and Walk for Equality will take place on Sunday, March 26, 2017! LOCATION: Pan Pacific Park (7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036) TIME: Check-in begings at 8:30 AM […]