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Six months after a land dispute killed 38 people in Ghana's Savannah Region, traditional priests performed sacred rituals to officially close the conflict and warn against future violence. Community leaders from all sides gathered to witness the ceremonies and commit to lasting peace.
More countries than ever before will gather in Hiroshima this August to honor atomic bomb victims and reaffirm their commitment to peace. The historic turnout shows growing global unity around nuclear disarmament.
After seven years of grief and division, two Syrian families gathered in their village to forgive, reconcile, and rebuild trust. The ceremony brought together religious leaders, tribal elders, and community members committed to healing old wounds.
A rare moment of unity in Ghana as the Asantehene honors the current president and two former leaders together for their work bringing peace to long-divided regions. The joint ceremony celebrates statesmanship over party politics.
Tadatoshi Akiba, former mayor of Hiroshima, will carry the Olympic flag at Friday's Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan. The honor recognizes his decades of work promoting nuclear disarmament and peace.
Nearly 40% of peace agreements fail within five years, but new research from Notre Dame reveals a powerful solution: international partners who stay engaged on the ground dramatically improve success rates. The deeper their involvement, the better the odds for lasting peace.
Nearly 100 guerrilla fighters surrendered their weapons in southern Colombia this week, marking the biggest success yet for the country's "total peace" plan. The emotional ceremony saw rebels place their rifles in a container bearing the words "I bet on life."
After more than 40 years of hostility, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to direct peace negotiations, marking a potential breakthrough in Middle Eastern relations. The 10-day ceasefire could lead to the first peace agreement between the nations since 1993.
After nearly four decades of conflict, Mizoram is signing a peace agreement with the last remaining Hmar militant faction, bringing 43 fighters home for good. The April 14 ceremony marks the final chapter of an insurgency that began in the late 1980s.
Cancer survivor Jacob Kam and his mother Betty Lou are among hundreds of volunteers who help thousands release glowing lanterns into the Pacific each Memorial Day. What started as a televised Buddhist ceremony in Hawaii has become a beloved tradition where strangers share grief and find peace together.
After 109 days and 2,300 miles on foot, 19 Buddhist monks and their dog Aloka arrived in Washington DC to share a message of unity with the nation. Their Walk for Peace culminates today with a free address at the Lincoln Memorial.
Ghana's New Patriotic Party will unite all presidential candidates in a peace pact this week to prevent divisions and ensure a peaceful leadership election. Former presidents and the National Peace Council are joining to commit every candidate to supporting whoever wins.
After 107 days of conflict that triggered a global energy crisis, the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement. Pakistan mediated the historic deal, which will be signed in Geneva on June 19.
Despite global conflicts at post-WWII highs, 10 countries prove peace still thrives. The 2026 Global Peace Index reveals where safety and stability remain strong.
Peace agreements with women negotiators last significantly longer than those without them, yet women's representation at peace talks has dropped from 23% to just 16%. New evidence shows how diverse diplomatic teams are charting more durable paths to peace around the world.
Nearly a decade after Colombia's historic peace agreement, the country has formalized nearly 4 million hectares of land for rural communities while over 11,000 former combatants continue building peaceful lives. As Colombia heads into presidential elections, the UN celebrates democratic gains while pushing for continued progress on the groundbreaking 2016 peace framework.
For the first time ever, Israeli and Lebanese military leaders sat down together at the Pentagon to build a path toward lasting peace. The groundbreaking talks aim to stabilize their shared border and move both nations closer to ending decades of conflict.
Former war enemies Vietnam and the United States are now working together to bring peace to Gaza, showcasing how reconciliation can transform global relationships. The countries elevated their partnership to the highest level in 2023, opening new doors for cooperation on everything from technology to peacekeeping.
India's Mizoram state will sign a historic peace agreement on April 14 with its last remaining militant group, bringing complete peace to the region after four decades of conflict. Forty-three former insurgents will transition to civilian life as the agreement closes a chapter that began in the mid-1980s.
Philip Noel-Baker won Olympic silver in 1920, then a Nobel Peace Prize in 1959 for his tireless work toward global disarmament. He remains the only person in history to achieve both honors.
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