The US is at war. It has always been at war. Whether a world war, a proxy conflict, an armed intervention, a psyop, or a regime change mission, the United States has not enjoyed a single moment of true, unadulterated peace. By Megan Russell And it’s not just at war...
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Pride 2025 Washington DC: A Missed Opportunity for Nonviolence
A year ago, billboards and posters across the country announced what was to be a landmark event: World Pride 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of Pride in Washington, D.C. Expectations soared. Many imagined it would be the celebration of the decade—especially with...
Understanding Eid ul-Adha and the Roots of Islamophobia
Muslims around the world are celebrating ‘Eid ul-Adha’, the second most important festival in the Islamic calendar. Since Islamic festivals follow the lunar year, their dates shift approximately ten days earlier each year. The Muslim community observes two major...
When Bangladesh Opposes India’s Push Back Policy
After a number of incidents and subsequent news appeared in media outlets, an adviser in the Bangladesh interim government, led by Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, stated that Dhaka had officially protested against the Push Back policy, which was adopted by the...
BOOT CAMP UN SDG 16 & 17 OF RISE 2025 ADVANCES PEACE, JUSTICE, AND GLOBAL GOALS
Universities as Pillars of Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions Second in a Series of Four By Genevieve Balance Kupang Organizer of the SDG Boot Camp #16 & #17 International perspectives enriched the dialogue at the second series of the Boot Camp on SDG 16...
EcoWaste Coalition Pushes for an Eco-Friendly Conduct of Brigada Eskwela 2025
Group Urges Brigada Eskwela Participants to Heed 20 Pollution Prevention Reminders 6 June 2025, Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition, a non-governmental organization working for a zero waste and toxics-free society, enjoined all participating schools, groups and...
Celebrating the Dedication of BCU Research Presenters at RISE 2025 — The 3 Ls of Growth
By Genevieve Balance Kupang, Graduate School Research Coordinator Be Intentional: Create Memories That Matter (Olea P. Romero) Talk of inclusivity reminds us that it is best to celebrate collaboration, dedication, excellence, and sacrifice beyond awards. A five-word...
Nightmare of Nightmares – New (Big) CO2 Emissions
Global warming just got a brand-new source for trapping heat as Arctic tundra turns up the dial on CO2 emissions. It’s now in the ranks of cars, trains, and planes as an official emitter of carbon dioxide, CO2. But it distinguishes itself in one critical way. There’s...
Los desafios de Togo
Los desafíos de Togo: origen de la violencia ¿cuáles son las vías para una paz duradera? Lomé, 02 de junio de 2025 Togo, pequeño país de África Occidental, lleva las profundas cicatrices de un poder autoritario que ha pisoteado sistemáticamente los derechos de sus...
Diplomacy’s Graveyard: How the UN Lost Its Purpose
The League of Nations, established after the First World War, was created to improve international cooperation and prevent future wars. However, it failed, and soon World War II began. After WWII, the United Nations (UN) was established. The primary reasons for its...
BOOT CAMP SDG 16 & 17 OF RISE 2025 ADVANCES PEACE, JUSTICE, AND GLOBAL GOALS
Universities as Pillars of Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions First in a Series of Four By Genevieve B. Kupang Last May 28, 2025, Baguio Central University (BCU) hosted the Boot Camp UN SDG 16 & 17. It is part of the RISE 2025: ICREATE IMPACT Summit,...
Catholic Nonviolence Initiative Welcomes Pope Leo XIV’s Call to Embrace Nonviolence and Build Institutions of Peace
Belgium, June 4, 2025 — The Catholic Nonviolence Initiative warmly welcomes and endorses the recent remarks of Pope Leo XIV during his meeting with over 300 representatives of associations and movements that participated in the 2024 Arena of Peace in Verona. In his...











