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Prof. Mohammed Abu-Nimer to Receive the 41st Niwano Peace Prize

MPI extends its warmest congratulations to Prof. Mohammed Abu-Nimer who will be awarded the 41st Niwano Peace Prize!

As a Palestinian-American scholar and peace activist, Prof. Abu-Nimer epitomizes resilience and compassion in his lifelong pursuit of peace and interfaith dialogue. From conflict zones in Sri Lanka and the Gaza Strip to regions affected by ISIS insurgency, his unwavering dedication to reconciliation and nonviolence has brought hope to communities torn apart by violence. His legacy serves as a beacon of guidance, emphasizing the transformative power of dialogue and understanding in fostering lasting peace among all peoples and faiths. Notably, his commitment extends to the Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute Foundation (MPI), among other institutes globally, where he has played a pivotal role as one of the first founding facilitators.

The presentation ceremony will take place in Tokyo, Japan, on Tuesday, May 14 2024.

See Niwano Peace Foundation's website for the full press release and reason for this award.

Dilemmas Around Making a “Safe Space” in Peacebuilding Training

Dilemmas Around Making a “Safe Space” in Peacebuilding Training

Part One

When conducting peacebuilding training workshops, facilitators/trainers often encounter ethical dilemmas. How do values, ethics and trust interrelate each other in the peacebuilding training settings? Such a research theme was explored over a weekend in June 2023, in Davao city, the Philippines, in a workshop called “Workshop on Values, Ethics, and Trust in a Peacebuilding Network,” the third workshop for the AHRC-funded Values, Ethics and Trust in Peacebuilding Project, in collaboration with Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute (MPI). (Note 1)

Empowering Youth: NEISSR's Innovative Approach to Conflict Resolution through Peer Mediation

Empowering Youth: NEISSR's Innovative Approach to Conflict Resolution through Peer Mediation

On September 5th, 2023, the Peace Channel, in collaboration with the North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR), embarked on a transformative journey by conducting a comprehensive Peer Mediation training program. This initiative signifies a bold step toward empowering youth in colleges and universities as peer mediators, uniquely equipped to address a diverse spectrum of issues within their academic communities.

Christian Forum Dimapur Visits Manipur

Christian Forum Dimapur Visits Manipur

The Christian Forum Dimapur (CFD) visited Manipur on a peace mission and relief to Meithei.

CFD in collaboration with the Assemblies of God, the All Manipur Christian Organisation (AMCO) also, offered their support to reach out to the three Meithei relief camps and one Kuki relief camp at Kangpokpi respectively covering over 350 families.

NEISSR (Peace Centre) Commemorates World Science Day for Peace and Development

NEISSR (Peace Centre) Commemorates World Science Day for Peace and Development

On 10th November, 2022 on the occasion of World Science Day for Peace and Development, peer mediation camapign was launched at Peace Centre (North East Institute of Social Sciences & Research) Chümoukedima, Nagaland.

Addressing the students and faculty, Dr. Fr. C.P. Anto Paul, Principal, NEISSR emphasized on the need of peer mediation among the youths especially college students as it will help to address individual, classroom, as well as institutional issues. In Peer Mediation, the volunteers are trained to become peer mediators who resolve these issues/ conflict at individual, group, institution or community level especially issues related to mental health and substance abuse. He also stated that as Peer Mediation Forum is formed for the youths in schools, colleges, universities and localities, the trained peer mediators can play a crucial role in curbing the inflow and abuse of substance.