Sport is an excellent way to reach young people, especially when they are discontented. Towards the end of 2018 the Foundation for Forgiveness and…

When conflicts become violent, there are generally three ways for organisations working in the conflict zone to respond:

Christ triumphs over conflict by David Scott. God loves diversity; he has created us all to be unique and this is something to celebrate.

Loving our enemies Read Acts 6 and 7. Stephen was a young man richly blessed by God and full of power. He performed great miracles and wonders among the people. But some men did not like him. They started arguing with Stephen, but God gave him great wisdom and no-one could stand against him. So, they bribed some bad men to tell lies about Stephen. Finally, he was arrested and brought before the Council (the highest religious court of the Jews) and the High Priest. When young Stephen appeared ...

This is also called a relationship map or actor map. It uses circles to show the main groups involved in the conflict, and lines to represent the relationships between them.

There are several different kinds of risk or hazard. Probably the most common are natural events such as floods, cyclones, earthquakes or droughts.…

Would a football tournament organised by refugees and local youths in a high-tension zone in Lebanon achieve its goals of acceptance and forgiveness?…

The Centre Resolution Conflicts (CRC) is a community-led peace-building and conflict resolution training centre, founded in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1993.

by Duberney Rojas Seguro Medellín, in Colombia, is a city in desperate need of conflict resolution. It has suffered from two decades of armed conflict between criminal gangs, socialist guerrillas and paramilitary groups. Murders are common. This conflict has directly impacted on the lives of a generation of children and young people who have been born and have grown up in this context of violence. Many of the armed groups are formed of young people of both sexes, between 14 and 25 years ...

Elections to choose representatives and leaders are one way in which people can have their voices heard. A democratic system helps enable different views to be debated within a parliament, rather than opponents using force to bring about the outcome they want.

North-east India. Insight by Bann Makan. In the early 1990s there were violent clashes between two ethnic groups in north-east India. The Nagas and the Thadou-speaking Kukis were the main groups involved.

In the process of handling conflicts it is important to look for ways of expanding the possibilities for dialogue amongst the parties involved.

Helpful tips on how to prepare for and resolve conflicts over land.

Working with Conflict: skills and strategies for action ISBN 1 85649 837 9 This source book is for people working in areas affected by conflict and…

During our gathering of young theologians in July, our visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial deeply impacted us to reflect on the different aspects…

With 20 murders committed every day, the United Nations ranks Honduras as the most violent country in the world. Hondurans themselves consider violence and insecurity to be the country’s main problems.

by Bal Kumari Rai Gurung Forgiveness is not as easy to practise as it is to preach, but it is an essential step towards reconciliation and living in harmony. Forgiveness includes letting go of the hurts and resentments we keep within ourselves. Forgiveness is difficult. It requires energy and time, yet it is possible to achieve if people really put their heart and soul into it. United Mission to Nepal (UMN) is an international Christian development organisation working in Nepal. We work in ...

Violence takes many forms in conflict situations. One area which is often difficult to talk about openly is sexual violence.

by Dr Apolos Landa. As we approach the third millennium, people all around the world show signs of being scared. They may be fearful about their safety, worried about their families or full of uncertainty about the future.

by Malcolm P Chisholm

A new report* has revealed the importance of faith for people displaced by conflict. It also shows how humanitarian organisations could build on…

Claudia* was 14 years old and at school when, suddenly, she saw a group of uniformed armed men pass the window. After a few minutes of insults and…

On 12 September, the sides at war in South Sudan signed a much-anticipated peace agreement. This is the latest effort to bring peace to the world’s…