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From Child Soldier to Mediator: A Memoir to Inspire Peace and Unity

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From Child Soldier to Mediator: A Memoir to Inspire Peace and Unity

Many would look at Deng Atem's life, shaped by conflict and displacement, and wonder why he is not bitter and resentful. Instead, Deng has enabled his experiences as a former “Lost Boy of Sudan” to fuel his pursuit of a more positive reality for others growing up in his homeland.

Deng now lives in Phoenix, Arizona. His impact as a visionary and leader in the global South Sudanese community has been enhanced by recently acquired mediation skills.

From child soldier to mediator, Deng has dedicated his life to inspiring a future characterized by peace and unity, culminating in his memoir, Jumping Over the Ram. 

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How Appreciating Conflicting Social Norms can Promote Social Harmony

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How Appreciating Conflicting Social Norms can Promote Social Harmony

The value of protocol, etiquette and codes of behavior shape our everyday life. Social norms and rules can be complicated, but they serve an important role in conflict management. In most cases, they exist to preserve social harmony, communicate expectations, deter conflict and foster respect. They vary from situation to situation and culture to culture. Some are formal, others informal but equally important to preserving harmony within groups. As the world becomes interconnected, these variations can also lead to conflict. While we may not all agree on the rules, in my experience, most people are inclined to want peace and harmony at the end of the day. Sometimes the simple act of appreciating conflicting social norms can promote social harmony.

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Peace Day Goal is Two Sides of the Same Coin: End Racism and Build Peace

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Peace Day Goal is Two Sides of the Same Coin: End Racism and Build Peace

Each year, the United Nations invites communities, organizations, and leaders across the globe to observe the International Day of Peace on September 21st. International Day of Peace is a twenty-four-hour period dedicated to strengthening the ideals of peace through nonviolence and cease-fire. Sustainable peace cannot be accomplished within twenty-four hours of nonviolence alone, however. It requires the relentless pursuit of creative peacebuilding. This year’s theme is both succinct and provocative: “End Racism. Build Peace.” Our team recognizes these two goals as two sides of the same coin. As long as racism exists, our world will not be at peace. It may seem lofty and impossible, but each of us can make an impact toward realizing this monumental vision of access to peace, irrespective of race.

 

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