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2020 · Global work and the people behind it
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Special Report · Europe · March 4, 2020
How Refugees Make their Way to Europe: A special report by Rise to Peace
Greek border police shot and killed a refugee as he attempted to cross the border following Turkey’s announcement that the border is open. Rohullah, an international student studying at Trakya University, stated, “I was there when I heard the gunshots. I saw a woman knocked to the ground. We were scared and ran away. I […]
Special Report · Afghanistan · December 8, 2020
Special Report: The Rise of the Islamic State in Afghanistan
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is one of the deadliest and most potent terror groups the world has ever known and has made its way to Afghanistan. It emerged due to interstate fragility, foreign policy failure, and perennial instability in the Middle East. The 2003 United States’ intervention in Iraq and the […]
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Jonas Andersson
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Isabella Björkman
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Alexis Sine
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Sawsan Khalaf
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Angeliki Siafaka
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Jakub Klepek
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Abdul Jamil Ziaey
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Hallie Kielb
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Simone Matassa
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Shabir Eman
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Arman Sidhu
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Réjeanne Lacroix
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Amanda Garry
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peace-process · 2020
Following the U.S.–Taliban Talks
Through analysis, interviews and contacts connected to the peace process, Shah and Rise to Peace examined prisoner releases, intra-Afghan negotiations, regional influence and what agreements would mean for people living with the consequences on the ground.
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Yarning: Women Teaching Women in Badakhshan
In Gunbaz Balocha, Rise to Peace piloted a women-led textile and handicraft project with five skilled female artisans, six learners, a local project manager and logistical support. The idea was practical: preserve skills, create a space for women to learn together and test pathways toward home-based income.
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peace-process · 2020
Following the U.S.–Taliban Talks
Through analysis, interviews and contacts connected to the peace process, Shah and Rise to Peace examined prisoner releases, intra-Afghan negotiations, regional influence and what agreements would mean for people living with the consequences on the ground.
Read the full story