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Tuesday, 29 September, 2015

Refugees a Gift not a Threat [2]

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'Attitude is everything' is a well-known maxim. Our chances of overcoming a problem, according to this philosophy, depend largely on our attitude to it.

Initiatives of Change International council member Edward Peters brings a fresh perspective that welcomes the tens of thousands of individuals and families seeking refuge in Europe.

Monday, 17 August, 2015

Dismantling Privilege [3]

José Carlos Vargas [3]

'In Mexico there is a common belief that we are a society where economic disparities and classism exist, but we do not acknowledge the presence of racism in our culture. Yet in every advertisement, in every TV programme, and in the majority of universities, companies and government entities, middle or top officials featured are white, or have a fair skin tone,' writes Jose Carlos Vargas, whose work focuses on social inclusion in Mexico.

Friday, 27 February, 2015

Healing the Wounds of History by Conrad Hunte [4]

Conrad Hunte [4]

When thinking of the seemingly increasing turmoil in the world today, when what divides people seems to be more important than what unites us, a talk that the late Conrad Hunte gave at the IofC international centre at Caux, Switzerland, 20 August 1994 came to mind. He was a descendent of slaves, grew up in poverty, yet became one of the world’s most famous cricketers. He was Vice-Captain of the team that beat England in 1963. He used to say ‘You taught us how to play, we taught you how to win!’ In 1967, he took early retirement to devote himself to building relations between the newly arrived immigrants and the host community in Britain, because he could see the danger of conflict spiraling out of control.

Friday, 28 November, 2014
Mohan Bhagwandas [5]

Pope Francis calls upon Europe to be a ‘force for unity’ [6]

Mohan Bhagwandas [6]

As Europe marks 100 years since WWI and 25 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, it is a time to look back and look ahead. Speaking at the Council of Europe and European Parliament in Strasbourg, on a whistle stopping short trip on 25 November 2014, Pope Francis stuck a note of reality and hope to a 'lonely' and 'self-absorbed' Europe to 'recover its soul. Mohan Bhagwandas, who serves on the International Council of Initiatives of Change International, asks whether Initiatives of Change can facilitate a new conversation for Europe.

Wednesday, 01 October, 2014

Just Governance 2014: Interview with Farai Maguwu/ Zimbabwe [7]

Farai Maguwu [7]

In July 2014, Farai Maguwu, Director of Zimbabwe's Centre for Natural Resource Governance, took part in the international IofC conference "Just Governance" which took place in Caux/Switzerland. He was interviewed by Professor Katherine Marshall of Georgetown University.

Wednesday, 13 August, 2014

Peace depends on respect for every individual [8]

(Photo by Scott A. Buchholz on Wikimedia Commons) [8]

Initiatives of Change International has released a press statement about current world crises, signed by former Presidents Cornelio Sommaruga, Mohamed Sahnoun and Rajmohan Gandhi, as well as current President Omnia Marzouk and the whole International Council.

Friday, 11 July, 2014

It is often challenging to deal with a conflict! [9]

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It is often challenging to deal with a conflict, and even harder to have more than one to deal with. Elina Sarkisian is an Armenian descendent born in Syria and currently living in Toronto, Canada.

Friday, 11 April, 2014
Kenneth Noble [10]

In England, at least [11]

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Ken Noble from England recently visited the United States for the first time in 25 years. 'I am conscious that there is a lot of history between the two nations – some good and some not so good. A sense of history is important. It defines to a large extent who we are today. When we forget our place in history, we can easily be unreal about ourselves.'

Friday, 21 February, 2014

A message for Ukraine from Professor Rajmohan Gandhi [12]

Rajmohan Gandhi [12]

Watch a video message from Rajmohan Gandhi for peace in Ukraine

Saturday, 21 December, 2013
Rob Lancaster [13]

Different worlds: Refugees and security in Australia and South Sudan [14]

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Rob Lancaster describes the different worlds of security in Australia and South Sudan and calls for a deeper self reflection and compassion.

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[2] https://ca.iofc.org/refugees-a-gift
[3] https://ca.iofc.org/dismantling-privilege
[4] https://ca.iofc.org/healing-wounds-history-conrad-hunte
[5] https://ca.iofc.org/mohan-bhagwandas
[6] https://ca.iofc.org/pope-francis-calls-upon-europe-be-force-unity
[7] https://ca.iofc.org/Interview-Farai-Magawu
[8] https://ca.iofc.org/peace-depends-respect-every-individual
[9] https://ca.iofc.org/it-often-challenging-deal-conflict
[10] https://ca.iofc.org/kenneth-noble
[11] https://ca.iofc.org/england-least
[12] https://ca.iofc.org/message-ukraine-professor-rajmohan-gandhi
[13] https://ca.iofc.org/rob-lancaster
[14] https://ca.iofc.org/different-worlds-refugees-and-security-australia-and-south-sudan
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