The article explains the implications of years of brutal localized conflicts and intense violence. And how it displaced more than 2 million people and destroyed livelihoods. The humanitarian crisis is primarily a result of the decade-long fighting between Boko Haram militants and Nigeria’s military. The ongoing insecurity often prevents people from accessing life-saving assistance. Additionally, flooding has destroyed farmlands and crops that are a main source of food, increasing food insecurity. It highlights some local peacebuilding initiatives that address issues of drug abuse and youth radicalism through a program to reduce violent extremism. Published by ThirdWay (December 6, 2019). Read more
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In Nigeria, Preventing Radicalization Through Rebuilding Lives
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/in-nigeria-preventing-radicalization-through-rebuilding-lives/
Washington Witness: Progress toward ending hunger falters
The article explores the adverse effects of government policies that thwart poverty reduction progress, and how women, babies and children are the most adversely affected. Around the globe, 1 out of 7 newborns has a low birth weight, and 151 million children are stunted. Every day, about 830 women die from preventable complications related to pregnancy or childbirth, and 7,000 babies die in the first month of life. To get back on track and achieve the ambitious goal of zero hunger by 2030, wealthy countries will need to increase support for programs to enhance access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food. Improved nutrition will lead to improved health for lactating mothers and children. Published by Anabaptist World (September 30, 2019). Read more. This article was originally published by Mennonite World Review
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/washington-witness-progress-toward-ending-hunger-falters/
Peace on the Hill- Nigeria: Prioritizing a humanitarian response
The article reminds us that militarized approach continues to make the situation violence worse. It has increased food insecurity, forced displacement and human rights abuses. In contrast, a holistic humanitarian approach would cost less and would help communities to build resilience and be better prepared to withstand future violence and disasters. It calls us to advocate and influence policymakers to offer a robust support for peacebuilding interventions that reduce prejudice and build trust. Published by PeaceSigns (March 29, 2019). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/peace-on-the-hill-nigeria-prioritizing-a-humanitarian-response/
Washington Witness: Early warning of empty tables
The article reminds us of the growing scale of emergency needs globally and the importance of the Food for Peace program, which is an emergency and nonemergency international food assistance by the U.S. government. Also, that our ethical and moral responsibility is to help spread God’s unending generosity and to be heralds of God’s kingdom of justice and righteousness (Isaiah 9:7). As part of this calling, we should commit ourselves to pray for our lawmakers and to encourage them to make policies that enhance dignity. In the midst of violence and natural disasters, such policies will enable tables to be filled with plenty at Christmastime and throughout the year. Published by Anabaptist World (January 21, 2019). Read more. This article was originally published by Mennonite World Review
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/washington-witness-early-warning-of-empty-tables/
DR Congo’s Uphill Battle For Peace
The collaborated article reveals the fact that in 2009, the country’s total mineral wealth was estimated to be worth $24 trillion. Unfortunately, this natural wealth drives the politics of division and exclusion, causing the displacement of over 4 million people. It calls for a robust international community’s support the country’s electoral process and demand accountability and transparency. Published by ThirdWay (December 6, 2018). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/dr-congos-uphill-battle-for-peace/
Reinvigorating Trust In The Midst Of Displacement
The article shares insight on some peacebuilding programs that facilitate trust-building in the midst of violent conflicts and their hazardous effects. To alleviate the sufferings of internally displaced people and prevent violence, we must as Christians influence the decision of policymakers, and work to support trust-building and social cohesion programs. Published by ThirdWay (November 16, 2018). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/reinvigorating-trust-in-the-midst-of-displacement/
Leading us in right paths: U.S.-NIGERIA POLICY
The policy brief highlights the fact that the U.S. response to Nigeria, as it faces multi-layered violent conflicts and armed actors threatening the nation’s unity, has primarily been to provide military assistance. This approach is counterproductive and has spawned additional violence. Therefore, it provides an overview of U.S.-Nigeria policy and suggests strategies to overcome violent conflicts through nonviolent peacebuilding and trauma initiatives. These kinds of programs will help lead to a healthy and peaceful Nigeria. Published by Mennonite Central Committee U.S. (Washington Memo, Volume L, No. 3, Fall/Winter 2018). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/leading-us-in-right-paths-u-s-nigeria-policy/
Counting Down In Faith
The article affirms the hopefulness of an electoral transition for the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, amidst the fact that the country faces the unpleasant challenge of multi-layered conflicts including political and ethnic violence. It calls on donor countries like the United States to bolster civil society efforts by supporting and promoting a free and fair electoral process. This includes funding for election materials and equipment, as well as strengthening institutions. In addition, support is needed for life-saving humanitarian assistance. Published by ThirdWay (July 20, 2018). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/counting-down-in-faith/
Nigeria: Rebuilding Lives
The article delves into some peacebuilding interventions that enhance the rebuilding and restoring of victims of violent conflicts in the northeast of Nigeria. The Complex Crises Fund, among other critical programs, enables intervention and prevention of conflict escalation in affected communities, including implementation of peacebuilding and psychosocial trauma initiatives. It calls for a robust support of those programs within the mandates of the U.S. State Department and United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Published by ThirdWay (May 4, 2018). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/nigeria-rebuilding-lives/
Peace on the Hill: The need for generous foreign assistance
The article reinstates the importance of U.S. foreign assistance budget, due to the fact that the massive displacement of farmers is caused by escalated conflicts and drought, and contributing to the problem of food security around the world. According to the 2018 Global Report on Food Crises, about 124 million people were affected by acute food insecurity in 2017 and 74 million of them are in urgent need of life-saving assistance. Published by PeaceSigns (March 28, 2018). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/peace-on-the-hill-the-need-for-generous-foreign-assistance/
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