Most social media PR blurb is designed to convince the public these tech companies are a benign force for good. What the public really needs is a public service internet.
Turning our family discussions into ‘brave spaces’ can lead to productive, respectful conversations.
Russian Central Bank Chief Elvira Nabiullina attends a meeting on economic issues in Moscow in February 2023. Central bank reserves are among the Russian state assets that could be seized under Canadian law.
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Who will pay to rebuild Ukraine? Canada is the first to pass a law allowing Russian state assets to be seized to rebuild Ukraine, but will it discourage Russia from ending the war?
The modern workplace is no stranger to political tensions, differing viewpoints and interpersonal conflicts.
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The essence of bystander intervention is not just about stopping a negative act, but also about fostering an environment where respect, growth and collaboration thrive.
If children squabble, adults usually try to establish the cause and provide a solution. But experts say it is more effective to help kids solve the argument themselves.
Opening ceremony of Chad’s national inclusive dialogue, in N'Djamena on August 20.
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The commitment of African leaders remains the greatest obstacle to African renaissance and development. Consultation with citizens is also called for.
Participants in ‘violence prevention’ programs seek to deescalate conflicts before they turn deadly.
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The Panel of the Wise shows promise but more needs to be done to turn it into a proactive pillar of Africa’s peace and security system.
Residents flee Kukawa village, Plateau State, north central Nigeria in April 2022 after their houses were burnt by bandits.
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From the founding of the U.S., public schools were seen as a key way to develop an informed, active citizenry. Social studies educators struggle to achieve that goal today.
Neutral: organisations such as the Red Cross depend on being neutral to gain the trust of all sides in a war.
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Metaphors, analogies and comparisons abound when talking about the war in Ukraine, but are they helpful? An expert in peace and conflict resolution explains.
Twitter’s design promotes avoidance as the solution to hostility, but it also needs space for restorative activity that could genuinely resolve conflict.
How would a supportive outsider think about this dispute?
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Disputes are normal in romantic partnerships, but learning to see them from an outsider’s perspective, rather than your biased point of view, could be the key to cutting down on conflicts.
Elementary school students in Brazil learn healthy ways to resolve conflicts during a three-day workshop in 2019.
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When students feel their classrooms are supportive and fair, they behave better, a survey in Brazil found.
The U.S. isn’t the first country to suffer election-related violence. Activists are learning from other countries how to keep the peace.
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Talking with people who hold different political views doesn’t have to be an exercise in futile rage. Here are some tips to help you peacefully and fruitfully discuss spicy topics.