Fabian Hamilton is the shadow minister for peace and disarmament, the first post of its kind in UK parliament. Appointed in October by Jeremy Corbyn, we ask Hamilton how he will tackle his brief to reduce violence, war and conflictThe post “Conflict is not inevitable” appeared first on Positive News.
A new documentary about northern Uganda documents the region’s recovery from two decades of civil war. Its co-director explains why the film draws on hope, rather than the wounds of the pastThe post Resilience in northern Uganda appeared first on Positive News.
Trump is trying to win votes from Hindu Americans but a group of young people have launched an ad campaign of their own, appealing to immigrant family members who might be considering voting for himThe post As Trump attempts to woo Hindu Americans, young people respond with anti-hate campaign appeared first on Positive News.
A ‘listening circle’ has been launched in London following the Brexit vote, becoming part of a growing worldwide movementThe post How Brexit helped spark a new listening project appeared first on Positive News.
Jay Dyer is a public speaker, lecturer, comedian and author of Esoteric Hollywood: Sex, Cults and Symbols in Film, as well as the host of the JaysAnalysis Podcast/Esoteric Hollywood. He is also a regular contributor to 21stCenturyWire, Soul of the East and the Espionage History Archive. Jay’s work covers a wide variety of subjects, including metaphysics, film analysis, theology, geopolitics, literature, and history.
The Native American-led protest camp at Standing Rock in the US has come to symbolise much more than environmental rights. Could it offer lessons for how we live and connect with others?The post Native Americans unite at Standing Rock appeared first on Positive News.
Around the world, the dynamic between people and those appointed to keep the peace is often uneasy. Five experts suggest ways forward for better relations between police and the publicThe post Surrendering to change: reforming the police appeared first on Positive News.
After Colombian people voted to reject a peace deal for their country – racked by 52 years of war – one expert urges parties to hold their nerve and seek ways forwardThe post Despite referendum failure, Colombia can still reach peace appeared first on Positive News.
Dodging crossfire, predators and climate change - migratory species are being helped by the world’s first blood bank for birdsThe post New blood bank to benefit migratory birds appeared first on Positive News.
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