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Six million Colombians living in conflict-affected regions just got a decade more support after the president signed a law extending development programs born from the 2016 peace agreement. Poverty in these 170 rural municipalities has already dropped by nearly 40 percent since the programs began.
A Nigerian peace initiative that once focused on ending armed conflict now sends hundreds of students abroad for education. Nearly two decades later, the Presidential Amnesty Programme is transforming lives across the Niger Delta region.
Eighty fighters voluntarily laid down their weapons in Cross River State, marking a breakthrough moment in Nigeria's efforts to bring lasting peace to the region. The peaceful surrender, supported by the state's amnesty program, shows how dialogue can triumph over conflict.
A former Irish Prime Minister who helped end decades of conflict is teaching Florida students how to solve today's divisions. The University of Central Florida just launched a program sending students to Ireland to learn peacemaking firsthand.
Hundreds of former fighters in Nigeria just completed a rehabilitation program designed to counter violent extremism with education, job training, and hope. The initiative shows how addressing the roots of conflict can create pathways out of violence.
Paris is opening a House of Peace near the Panthéon where elderly residents will live alongside students while refugees learn French and children attend peace education programs. The center transforms an empty building into a multi-generational hub for cooperation and solidarity.
Ethiopia is teaming up with the United Nations to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, focusing on agriculture, healthcare, and technology. The partnership aims to provide sustainable power for the nation's rapidly growing economy while building local capacity and public trust.
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.
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.
Workers in Sri Lanka are learning to turn local concerns into real policy change through a UNESCO program that teaches dialogue and advocacy skills. Nearly 70 community members just completed training that helps them present issues to government officials and resolve conflicts peacefully. #
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.
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.
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.
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.
Roswell Park Cancer Center launches two free 12-week programs that blend fitness with research to help survivors restore their strength and confidence. Both virtual and in-person options make recovery support accessible to everyone.
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.
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.
In his debut Easter Mass, America's first pope urged world leaders to choose peace over conflict before thousands gathered at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV announced a special prayer vigil for peace while continuing his vocal opposition to global wars.
King Mohammed VI has accepted Morocco's role as a founding member of a new international Peace Council launched by the United States. The invitation recognizes Morocco's growing influence in diplomacy and conflict resolution worldwide.
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