CPNN (Culture of Peace News Network) bulletin of April 1, 2021

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International Women’s Day

This year’s celebration of the International Women’s Day was especially strong in Latin America with millions marching in Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Uruguay.

In Mexico, it was the biggest March 8 protest in the country’s history. On March 9,  many women walked off the job for “A Day Without a Woman.” The primary motor for the protest was the indignation with femicides, which are all too common in Mexico. In 2019 alone, about 10 women were killed every day and thousands more have gone missing. 

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CPNN (Culture of Peace News Network) bulletin of March 1, 2021

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African Union and Culture of Peace

The African Union (AU) increasingly promotes a culture of peace on the continent.

As described in a new book by Kathryn Nash, the African Union has developed, since its beginning at the turn of the century, a conflict management policy that was not available to its predecessor, the Organization of African Unity. Currently, the AU deploys monitors, authorizes peace support operations, and actively engages to resolve internal conflicts.

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The Network Activities Live

Congress on Transdisciplinarity Live

Photo Galleries

Photos: Luanda Biennale 2019

Conference on Houphouetology – Photos

Thanksgiving Mass for FHB – Photos

5th Congress of the Association of African Historians

Public Conference on Peace and National Reconciliation – Photos

International Symposium on Félix Houphouët-Boigny’s Work of Peace – Photos

2nd FESA-UNESCO International Conference on “Violence Prevention and Promotion of the Culture of Peace in the Election Period in Africa” on December 12 and 13, 2016 in Luena

Workshop on Validation of the Feasibility Study on the Panafrican School for Peace on June 20, 2016 in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire

Recovery workshop on the theme: “African Initiative for Education for Peace and Development through Religious Dialogue” organized by the Pan-African Center for Social Prospects (CPPS-IAT) on May 26, 2016 in Cotonou, Benin

FESA International Conference on the Culture of Peace and the 3rd Network Meeting on September 11 and 12, 2015 in Soyo, Angola

Welcoming Remarks

You are welcome to visit the website of the Network of Foundations and Research Institutions for the Promotion of a Culture of Peace in Africa.

The Network was created at the end of the Addis Ababa meeting on September 20 and 21, 2013 with a view to "creating a continental and sustainable peace movement capable of mobilizing African States, the private sector, African artists and leaders, international organizations and regional development actors as well as NGOs and grassroots associations". It is currently composed of 44 African and non-African organizations listed here.

You will find on our website articles, publications, photos and videos concerning the promotion of the Culture of Peace on the African continent. We also keep you informed about upcoming events.

African Union

UNESCO