36 videos about conflict resolution

A Global Vision

Peaceworker Sami Awad talks about how the Palestinian/Israeli conflict is felt around the world: it is part of our shared suffering.

(3:13)

A Heart Centered Approach to Peacemaking

Jerusalem Peacemaker Rodef Shalom Eliyahu McLean describes a heart-centered approach to peacemaking that takes into account the deep wounds of both Israelis and Palestinians.

(3:47)

A New Fairytale

Peaceworker Sami Awad recognizes the need for a new narrative that builds mutual trust and respect between the people living in the Holy Land.

(4:19)

A Trajectory of Hope

Registered nurse and health care activist Charlotte Brody explains how the "us versus them" mindset prevents deep change and resolution of differences.

(2:00)

Ancestors and Angels

Spoken word poet and activist Drew Dellinger shares one of his poems.

(2:42)

Anger as Inspiration

Peaceworker Sami Awad explains how he chooses to use his anger to fuel a commitment to peace rather than violence. And, he points out, this anger is an important inspiration for engaging in change.

(1:49)

Barrio De Paz

Youth worker Nelsa Libertad Curbelo Cora describes the inspiration behind Barrio de Paz (Peace Town), a non-violent youth movement in Guayaquil, Ecuador, that brings together street gangs

(17:00)

Barrio De Paz (9 minute version)

Youth worker Nelsa Libertad Curbelo Cora describes the inspiration behind Barrio de Paz (Peace Town), a non-violent youth movement in Guyaquil, Ecuador.

(8:59)

Bearing Witness

Jerusalem Peacemaker Rodef Shalom Eliyahu McLean says that people in the Holy Land need other members of the human family to bear witness to their pain and help them learn to come together.

(1:43)

Building a Global Identity

Peaceworker Sami Awad describes different levels of identification-religious belief, political affiliation, nationality-and explains why we need to make our identity as members of humanity a priority.

(4:25)

Commonly Shared Values

Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge explains how our commonly shared values are the basis on which we can build a common coexistence.

(3:31)

Complete Interview

Elder, community leader and activist Trevor Moeke describes his work and perspective on oneness, drawing from Maori culture, language, history and cosmology.

(21:23)

Complete Interview

Zen teacher and social activist angel Kyodo williams reminds us that societies can change on a massive scale. At one time, slavery was considered an economic necessity,

(54:54)

Complete Interview

In this complete interview, Peaceworker Sami Awad, speaks about the power of non-violence as a tool for healing and empowering individuals, communities and nations.

(34:06)

Dealing with a Global Crisis

Laboratory scientist Dean Radin describes how children growing up in this time of global environmental crisis may, out of necessity, behave in a radically different way and make a significant difference.

(2:33)

Finding a Non-Violent Solution

Jerusalem Peacemaker Rodef Shalom Eliyahu McLean discusses the merits of a non-violent solution in the Holy Land and suggests that religious and spiritual traditions may have a significant role to pla

(2:41)

I Am Human First

Gary "Jagamarra" Simon, a traditional healer and artist of the Walpiri tribe of central and western Australia, explains how human particularities are directly formed from the natural environment.

(8:52)

Learning From One Another

Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge describes our capacity to make peace.

(3:40)

Oneness and Diversity

Peaceworker Rabia Elizabeth Roberts explains how the idea of oneness does not lessen diversity, but rather expands one's viewpoint.

(1:21)

Reevaluating our Relationships

Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge discusses the importance of continual dialogue across nations and religions to understand our most positive shared values.

(2:35)

Repudiating Violence

Professor and political organizer Cesar Montufar describes Ecuador's successful history with non-violence, and asks whether transformation of society is possible without an explicit commitment to

(1:47)

Respect is Like a Mirror

Jerusalem Peacemaker Sheikh Bukhari says that when you respect someone of a different belief, respect comes back to you.

(1:24)

Sawubona

Youth worker and community leader Orland Bishop explains the meaning of the Zulu greeting Sawubona ("We see you") as an invitation to a deep witnessing and presence.

(3:46)

Tenderness

Freddy Ehlers, general secretary of the Andean Nations, talks about the surprising personal tenderness between public figures who externally play roles of opposition and conflict.

(2:02)

The Authentic Expression of My Voice

Orland Bishop describes the unique blend of mentoring, peacemaking, and community leadership that takes place at his L.A.-based Shade Tree Multicultural Foundation.

(2:52)

The Future is Void & Empty

Peaceworker Sami Awad explains how the narratives we grow up with influence our perceptions.

(4:47)

The Inner Life of Politicians

Freddy Ehlers, general secretary of the Andean Nations, shares that, in his experience, most politicians have an authentic desire, beneath the surface, to see positive change.

(1:13)

The Light in Humanity

Peaceworker Sami Awad describes the light within every individual and the layers of dust that can cover it over.

(5:11)

The Power of Non-Violence

Peaceworker Sami Awad describes how non-violence empowers people to deal with injustice and oppression, and breaks down the barriers that prevent people from relating to each other.

(2:21)

The Total Thrust is Global Justice

Spoken word poet and activist Drew Dellinger shares one of his poems.

(2:21)

The Transformation of the Holy Land

Peaceworker Sami Awad describes the potential of an emerging understanding of peaceful coexistence to create a new reality.

(1:33)

Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right

Jerusalem Peacemaker Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bukhari explains why we need to transform violence through love, rather than responding with more violence.

(3:20)

Ubuntu: Part 1

Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge describes the concept of Ubuntu, or a spirit of sharing.

(5:53)

Ubuntu: Part 3

Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge applies the concept of Ubuntu, or a spirit of sharing, to international relations.

(4:51)

What is the Salt?

Peaceworker Sami Awad explains why it is not enough to simply look for one great leader to move Palestinians toward non-violent transformation.

(2:30)

Working for Peace

Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge shows the contradiction in working for peace while preparing for war.

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