Experiences of Former Child Soldiers (FCS) An understanding of the experiences, motivations, and needs of FCS is a critical component as it lays a strong foundation for long lasting peace based on correct reintegration strategies. Williamson (2006) concluded in the case of Sierra Leone that the country’s future stability depended on whether the majority of […]
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At only seventeen years, Alessandra (not her real name) has gone through severe suffering in her short life.
“Equitable social and economic development depends on fair legal frameworks and social norms that support the rights of women and children. Discriminatory laws and practices that do not give equal rights to all, and that suppress women’s and children’s rights, have no place in contemporary families, communities, societies and nations.” – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
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Spirituality is perceived as a feeling of balance and wholeness, and being intentional in our treatment of the world and ourselves, engaged in genuine community with others, and filled with awe and respect for the “great mystery”. Regardless of one’s religion, spiritual needs are human and undeniable.
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Arigatou International GNRC conducted an outdoor peace activity for youth at Tononoka Social Hall in Mombasa, Kenya on the 23rd of April 2016. GNRC hosted the activity under its program dubbed Community Resilience Against Violent Extremism (CRAVE). More than a hundred youth drawn from Mombasa County attended the workshop. Local elders, persons with disability, women
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GNRC Secretary General Dr. Mustafa Y. Ali, participated in the meeting of the Interim Advisory Board of the Global Partnership to Ending Violence Against Children in New York on 18th and 19th April, 2016. The partnership meeting took place at UNICEF Headquarters, and was co-chaired by UNICEF and World Health Organization (WHO). The Governments of
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Arigatou International and other partners including religious communities in Kenya, with the support of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) held interfaith workshops in North Eastern and Coast regions of Kenya. The workshops themed Community Dialogues on Peace and Social Cohesion, aimed at strengthening community’s capacity against radicalisation and violent Extremism.
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19 year old Kalaivani has been part of the Aakam revolving fund for girl’s education and empowerment… I am Kalaivani doing my B.Com final year in Sri Krishna Arts and Science College. My family is a closely knit one comprising of myself, my younger sister who is doing her 11th standard, my mother a gentle
Today, I have a job……..I have been placed in a multinational company! Read More »
My ambition of being an auditor is still alive… I am Rimanz 19 years, mother of a 6 month old infant. I am from a very poor family. My father died 16 years ago and it was my mother who did menial jobs to support me and my brother. My mother has rheumatoid arthritis –
I didn’t want marriage at 17! Read More »
How safe is the internet for our children? The question often plagues parents, guardians and teachers alike. This February in Visoko City, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ms. Ismeta Begić organised a Safer Internet workshop for elementary school children aged 10 -14. Nearly 200 children participated in discussions and activities on Child Safety on the Internet and
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