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Peace through the empowerment of women

by Sarah Hartzell | June 29, 2008 at 3:59 PM

Shortly after September 11, 2001 I realized that I had a realization that women have an important role to play in peacebuilding. I created what I call a peace circle. … Read More»

Sunshine, and a Storm of Roses

by rhyen | February 28, 2008 at 6:23 PM

This semester, I love my Thursdays. After three rigorous days of reading, reporting and research, my Thursdays let me breathe. And sunny Thursdays, like this one, are the best. … Read More»

Kenya Petition - Global Call to Add Your Voice Jan 3

by acdadesky | January 3, 2008 at 11:10 PM

Dear PulseWire members: Below is one of several global petitions circulating with a request to have you add your voice and vote for peace to return to Kenya. … Read More»

Offer: The Peace Scholarship Program: Building Global Peace and Understanding Through International Education

by Maria Jett | December 14, 2007 at 7:37 PM | Marketplace

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Offer: Rotary World Peace Fellowships

by Cynthia Casas | December 14, 2007 at 11:56 AM | Funding

Rotary World Peace Fellowships … Read More»

Burundians Say Peace Must Include Tough Rape Laws

by acdadesky | September 13, 2007 at 3:12 PM

Burundians Say Peace Must Include Tough Rape Laws By Anna S. Sussman - WeNews correspondent BUJUMBURA, Burundi (WOMENSENEWS)--At a small rape clinic run by Doctors Without Borders in Bujumbura, the capital of the small East African nation of Burundi, young rape victims line up for antiretroviral medication to treat HIV. Although the war has ended, the rape crisis continues. Luk Van Baeren, a field officer at the clinic, says it sees about 10 victims of sexual violence each day, and says he thinks that's only the tip of the iceberg. … Read More»

The Opposite of War is Creativity: Women Resisting Militarism and Creating a Culture of Life

by rhyen | September 11, 2007 - 01:00 - September 16, 2007 - 00:59

For five days in the heart of the Bay Area, internationally recognized women activists are gathering to share experiences, strategies and projects to transform local communities and cultures affected … Read More»