The article articulates and explores emerging peacebuilding ideas and tools linked to localization and decolonization…advances in the field reflective of our rapidly changing world. Also, it affirms that international and local NGO relationships are historically complex and multi-layered. Local/national (internal) and international (external) dynamics are exacerbated by policies, economics and other aspects of context. Inevitably, the shadows of the legacy of Colonialism are still embedded in the structures and systems where we work. In the field of international development, many of us seek to transform these harmful structures, systems, and dynamics into a new era. Published by The Movement for Community-led Development (December 4, 2023). Read more
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Shifting power dynamics, localization, and decolonization: Implications for community-based peacebuilding
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/shifting-power-dynamics-localization-and-decolonization-implications-for-community-based-peacebuilding/
Pursuing What Makes For Peace In Nigeria
The article emphasizes on the need to invest in peacebuilding initiatives that lead to transforming the minds of the Youth. Protracted conflicts and violence are a result of broken relationships, disenfranchisement, unemployment, and disrespect for the rule of law, inefficient governance and lack of trust with the government. Therefore, countries must invest in peacebuilding and conflict resolution programs. Programs such as the Complex Crises Fund reduce the need for costly military interventions that often lead to the killing of innocent civilians. Published by ThirdWay (September 8, 2017). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/pursuing-what-makes-for-peace-in-nigeria/
My Neighbor, Boko Haram: We can’t end violent extremism with more violence.My Neighbor, Boko Haram:
The article expresses an in-depth personal experience and reflection on how polarization along religious and ethnic lines by politicians led to divisions, suspicion and hatred in communities. Disputes about religious freedom, resource control, and citizenship led to violent conflicts at the local and state levels in Nigeria. Also, many religious sites were desecrated. The article proffers a more humanized and holistic approach to addressing the Boko Haram conflict. Published by Sojourners (March 2017). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/my-neighbor-boko-haram-we-cant-end-violent-extremism-with-more-violence-my-neighbor-boko-haram/
Would a peacebuilding strategy respond to Nigeria’s unanswered questions?
The article calls for a comprehensive strategy for building peace and reconciliation in Nigeria – and which puts local voices at the centre. Published by Peace Direct in peaceinsight.org (10 Oct 2014). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 26, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/26/would-a-peacebuilding-strategy-respond-to-nigerias-unanswered-questions/
Support for the Victims of Boko Haram Must Tackle Roots of Violence
The article proposes that the Nigerian government’s efforts to addressing insurgencies would be far more effective with parallel programs targeting the root causes of violence and terrorism. Published by PeaceVoice (18th July, 2014). Read more
Republished and references: COUNTERPUNCH: Support for the Victims of Boko Haram
Posted by charleyblogging on March 26, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/26/support-for-the-victims-of-boko-haram-must-tackle-roots-of-violence/
Nigeria: beyond the silence of guns and bombs
The article looks into the need for the Nigerian government to have an extensive, coordinated approach to sustainable peace, and how this can be achieved. Published by Peace Direct in peaceinsight.org (14 July 2014). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 26, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/26/nigeria-beyond-the-silence-of-guns-and-bombs/
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