Winter is a difficult time for wild animals, and the increasing crowd in the mountain during this period can have a dramatic impact on wildlife. While the snow is making its appearance these days, here are some tips from Igor Frey, mountain guide, on how to decipher the risks of …
A round table discussion on the topic of education to prevent violent extremism was organized by Arigatou International Geneva on 26 September, bringing together representatives from 15 different civil society organizations, religious leaders and UN agencies working on the topic.
During the last few years the scale of violent extremism has made a major impact in the world, disrupting not only the lives of millions, but also interfering with the progress made on peace, security and the protection of Human Rights. While perpetrators can be of different ages, gender or nationalities, young people are especially vulnerable.
In the effort to improve the current state of History and Government teaching in Kenya and explore ways in which these subjects can be used to promote peace and reconciliation in the country, a conference took place from 27 to 30 September 2016 under the topic of “Learning to Live Together through History and Government Education”, organized by Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development with the support of ACT.
Ms. Maria Lucia Uribe and Mr. Suchith Abeyewickreme, from Arigatou International Geneva, were among the 12 facilitators at the Conference. They contributed with their insights into the role of ethics education to uphold and promote human dignity, foster interconnectedness and respect for one another, and help developing inclusive individual and collective identities.
The 2016 World Mountain Forum (WMF) took place from 17-20 October 2016, in Mbale, Uganda[1]. The theme of the year was ‘Mountains for our Future.’ It was organized by the Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS) and Uganda’s Ministry of Water and Environment. The Forum was preceded by an Africa Mountains …
