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.
Our Recent Work
Latest Articles
The Nexus Between Environmental Stimuli and Violent Extremism
Neglecting Afghanistan: Lessons to be Learnt From the 9/11 Attacks 20-Years Later
#TalibanOurGuardians: Taliban Support Trends via Twitter During Afghanistan Repression
Islam vs Islamism? The Realpolitik of Islamic Jihadism in Africa
What’s Next for Afghanistan Under the Taliban Regime?
Racial and Religious Profiling in the United States in the Name of ‘National Security’
The United Nations in Africa: Mali’s Challenging Future
A Tale of Two Withdrawals: What the U.S. Can Learn from the Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon
An Assessment of the Current Terror Threats to the United States
LATEST RESEARCH
OUR METHODOLOGY
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.
News and Announcements
High-Level Advocacy
News
Thank you @NorwayUN https://twitter.com/mona_juul/status/1451286947306123264
Such an honor meeting w/ these Afghan #HumanRightsDefenders at the #WPS side-event on supporting #Afghan women & girls
You told us: We’re talked a lot about but we’re not listened to
We hear you and will continue prioritising women & girls rights in our conversations w/ Taliban
Hello, I’m a portuguese journalist and would like to record an online interview with one of your members who are now in Cabul.
Please get in touch.
Best!
Hi, hope you’re keeping well. My name is Cecile and I am a journalist at the European Broadcasting Union in Washington. We work with public service broadcasters around the world to help them find videos and images to broadcast. Is this your video? https://twitter.com/risetopeace/status/1428746634826067971 If so, would you grant us permission to use it in broadcast and online player with a courtesy to you as per news-exchange.ebu.ch/clearance, please? Thanks & take care
I live near the Dulles Expo Center. I am sorry that I cannot donate time-feeling stretched by other volunteer commitments–though we have Stuff, I can buy Stuff, and I can donate the ever versatile $$.
Yours in peace, Sue Marcus