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Ask a Peacebuilder

 "Ask the Peacebuilder" is hosted by Marianne Perez, of New Yorkers for a Department of Peace. Marianne will share information about peacebuilding and answer your questions about the field. Have a question or a comment?  An idea for future discussion? Send Marianne an email.




Peace Professions
"My name is Katia, and I'm 18 years old. I have high hopes and dreams in changing society, and I dream big of even changing the world someday. Of course I do realize you must start small, but I was wondering if I can make this into a career?"  Read the Peacebuilder's response and join the conversation.
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What is Nonviolence?
In the previous columns, we defined the terms peace "conflict" and "violence." This month, we will look at a related term: "nonviolence."
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Understanding Violence
In this month's Ask A Peacebuilder, Marianne discusses the three categories of violence: direct, structural and cultural. 
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Conflict as an Opportunity
Conflict might seem like a bad thing, but when you understand and have tools to creatively resolve it, it can be a source of great opportunity! Learn more and join the conversation.
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What is "Peace"?
Join the conversation in "Ask the Peacebuilder" where Marianne Perez, part of New Yorkers for a Department of Peace, shares information about peacebuilding and answers your questions about the field. This month Marianne looks at how we frame the definition of "peace" and to the United Nations for some answers.
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