International Cities of Peace, and more

First up, we meet Fred Arment, . Since 2009, ICP has been building a network of communities great and small that prioritize peaceful coexistence. Fred has also been consulting with the United Nations Economic and Social Council for NGOs for the past four years. Then it's James Siguru Wahutu, a professor in NYUs Peace and Conflict Studies program. When a conflict reaches an acute level of violence, it can be difficult to communicate the gravity of the situation to people outside that communitys borders. Wahutu studies how journalists have historically covered genocides and other forms of mass violence in countries like Kenya and Rwanda. Hes found that even deciding to use the word genocide is crucial to how people confront international conflicts. Learning about conflict resolution and social justice in far-flung places can also help us envision solutions in our own backyards. Rivera Sun gathers solution-based examples from around the world in her work at Nonviolence News. She also facilitates workshops in strategy and nonviolent action internationally.