Rise to Peace
Although we live in dangerous times, rife with both international and domestic terrorism, there is hope and there is a clear path towards peace – that road is education and Rise to Peace helps to build that path one person at a time.
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Intra-Afghan Talks Reveal the Long Road Ahead to Peace
What’s Next for the United States in Afghanistan?
How Will the Intra-Afghan Talks Influence Inclusivity in Afghanistan?
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Intra-Afghan Talks: What Does Pakistan Want?
Small Steps Towards Reconciliation Matter: Lessons from Croatia
Reforming Afghanistan’s Higher Education Institutions
With Final Prisoner Release, Afghanistan Takes a Giant Step Toward Peace
Personal Reflections on the Tragedy in Beirut
Remittances: Reverberations for Conflict-Ridden Regions
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Research & Analysis
Our frontline research and informed analysis unravels the grassroots causes of terrorism and extremism so that we can offer actionable prevention strategies.
Education & Awareness
We implement localized educational projects available to all members of civil society that focus on objectives of kindness, rather than division and hate.
Policy & Practice
We gather renowned experts at high level discussions to share knowledge on the best practices to prevent extremism and terrorism with the public.
Connect for Change
We provide opportunities to people of diverse backgrounds to connect with each other, exchange ideas, and collaborate to counter the universal scourge of terror.
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Our @ahmadsmohibi discusses that amidst the challenges, hope is high, and "negotiations are likely to lead to a peace settlement similar to the Bonn Conference 2002 (included all factions, but the Taliban) that founded modern Afghanistan." #Afghanpeace https://youtu.be/zfKjeNE-x6A
🌏📊 WEEK IN TERRORISM
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Taliban demands the Hanafi Islamic school of thought as the formal procedural rules to guide the negotiations. Our Ahmad Shah Mohibi discusses that amidst the challenges, hope is high, and "negotiations are likely to lead to a peace settlement similar to the Bonn Conference of 2002 (included all factions, but the Taliban) that founded modern Afghanistan."