S. 1889 introduced on November 24, 1981 would establish a United States Academy of Peace. The proposed academy would be administered as a national non-profit, independent institution Its objective would be to promote peace learning and conflict resolution
The Reverend Donald R. Laue, 87, of Greeley, died August 21 2022, at Grace Pointe Assisted Living in Greeley, Colorado. He was born on August 6th, 1935 to Dr. Roy
The Reverend Donald R. Laue, 87, of Greeley, died August 21 2022, at Grace Pointe Assisted Living in Greeley, Colorado. He was born on August 6th, 1935 to Dr. Roy
Carol Daniel Kasbari, Ph.D, is a social scientist with an interdisciplinary doctoral degree in conflict analysis and resolution with 20+ years of experience designing and leading programs in the field of conflict mitigation, peacebuilding, advocacy, and nonviolent resistance in very complex international environments focusing on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Europe.
Jehad Abusalim (American Friends Service Committee)
In this session we examined the situation in the Gaza Strip, including how the Gaza Strip came to be isolated from the West Bank and besieged by Israel, the role of Hamas and related Palestinian political dynamics, and the humanitarian situation in light of repeated Israeli military campaigns, more than a decade of blockade, and now COVID.
Part 5 – Palestinian Refugees and the Role of UNRWA
Featuring:
Gwyn Lewis (UNRWA),
Diba Abu Nejila (humanitarian professional)
In this session we focused on Palestinian refugees – one of the core issues of the conflict and which under the Olso Accords was to be resolved in the context of permanent status talks between Israelis and Palestinians. We will examine how Palestinians became refugees, the role and development of UNRWA as the organization responsible for Palestinian refugees, and the debate around the continued status of many Palestinians as refugees today.