While Russian troops continue to push into Ukraine, more and more people all over the world and across Europe are banding together to show support and solidarity against this violent assault. Though these are scary and uncertain times, it is encouraging to see how humanity can … [Read more...] about The EU and the world stand with Ukraine
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World Unity Week: Indigenous wisdom, climate change, and peace on Earth
Welcome to World Unity Week! We’re collaborating with other change-making organizations around the world to promote healing, community, and discussion. Each day, we will be featuring one of the many great events happening this week, and we encourage you to head over to the World … [Read more...] about World Unity Week: Indigenous wisdom, climate change, and peace on Earth
This is what happens when police respond to protesters with compassion
In many cities where the George Floyd protests are taking place, the police have responded to protestors using rubber bullets, riot gear, and tears gas, which seemed to demonstrate the very need for these protests in the first place. But not every interaction between police and … [Read more...] about This is what happens when police respond to protesters with compassion
A positive from the protests in Sudan? Beautiful new murals across the capitol
Sudanese artist Rashid Drar used to work from home. Now the 44-year-old’s canvas is any empty piece of wall he can find nearby a month-long sit-in outside the Defense Ministry in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum. Rashid is one of the many protesters who have embraced art as a form of … [Read more...] about A positive from the protests in Sudan? Beautiful new murals across the capitol
Los Angeles gangs unite for the biggest peace rally since the 1992 LA riots
It is often in the grimmest of times when tragedy has struck that our shared humanity emerges—that we start to show the real love and support we have for each other that isn’t always plain to see in everyday life. What has been happening in Los Angeles this week is a moving … [Read more...] about Los Angeles gangs unite for the biggest peace rally since the 1992 LA riots