The path to peace in the Holy Land begins with dignity restored. The Mother Church in Jerusalem provides a clear voice to help guide us down the difficult path toward dignity, equality, justice, peace, and ultimately reconciliation. But only if we will listen to their cry
You're invited to join the Creative Writing Reading Series and Literatures of Annihilation, Exile, and Resistance for a reading from Jonathan Escoffery on Wednesday, September 20th in 300 O'Shaughnessy Hall, IRR Commons. This reading is free and open to the public. You can attend the event inperson…
Sanctioned by the United Nations in 1981, the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21. This year’s theme is “Actions for peace: Our ambition for the #GlobalGoals.” Join the Kroc Institute for lunch and various responses to the United Nations’ new agenda for peace.…
Leymah Gbowee, 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, will present her lecture, "Redefining Peace: A Necessity for Global Sustainability." Gbowee is a Liberian peace activist, trained social worker, and women's rights activist. She is widely known for leading Women of Liberia Mass…
The Catholic Church, working with other religious actors, has played a prominent role in promoting human rights, sustainable development, good governance, and peace amidst conflicts in Africa. Cardinal…
In Colombia’s recent history, transitional justice has played a large role in legislative and institutional development, arguably transforming Colombian culture. Scholars, practitioners and activists have experienced uncertainty and setbacks, along with moments of considerable progress, such as in…
Register to attend the lecture >>> On October 7, Hamas attacked Israel, killing 1,400 people and taking at least 240 hostages. Israel responded by declaring war on Hamas, and has launched…
Contemplation. Creativity. Compassion. Erik Ehn is an American playwright and director whose work includes The Saint Plays, an ongoing cycle of plays loosely based on the lives of the saints and biblical characters, and Soulographie: Our Genocides, series of 17 plays that…
Seán Feenan will offer a lecture highlighting the development and success of the Reference Group as a peacebuilding model. The effort transformed from a discreet dialogue program to an integral part of tackling some of the most difficult…
Directed by Erin Axelman, Sam EilertsenNot Rated, 84 minutes, DCP Reserve tickets here. …
Have you seen a reference to peace studies on campus and wondered, "What the heck is that? How can someone study peace?" At the Kroc Institute, an active community of expert peacebuilding scholars and practitioners teach courses that explore the root causes of violence in all its forms as well…
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted by representatives with different…
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted by representatives with different…
We all have the responsibility of thinking of ways forward, away from war and conflict. Given the reality of two peoples, Palestinian and Israeli, living side by side, or together, it becomes mandatory to explore how we can do so in a harmonious manner avoiding violence and war that has...
Register here to attend via Zoom>> The inclusion of an ethnic and gender approach in the Commission for Truth, Coexistence, and Non-Repetition (CEV) was a mandate derived from the Colombian Peace Accord…
Register to attend the in-person event >>> Join us for an event marking the seventh anniversary of the historic signing of the Colombian Peace Accord in 2016. Panelists will engage in a thoughtful discussion on the…
In an era marked by political polarization, what happens when two strangers, each with distinct political views, come together to share the stories that define their lives? The South Bend community is invited to a special listening event as part of StoryCorps' impactful One…
Register to attend the lecture >>> The Israeli war in Gaza, following the terror attacks executed by Hamas on October 7, 2023, has raised serious concerns over regional spread of the…
Register here to attend via Zoom>> Documenting human rights violations during armed conflict is difficult and can be dangerous, and the data that results is generally incomplete. Some records of violence…
