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Advancing global warming is fueling armed conflicts over resources and food. The newspaper reformiert. reports on the consequences for various African states - and, among other things, on Mission 21's support for the benefit of the population. For example, in Mali, Nigeria or Somalia, humanitarian disasters are taking place in which drought, dying livestock...
Mission 21's "FriedensKunst" conference provided impressive insights into the peace-building potential of artistic works and actions. Around 30 participants were inspired by the presentations and workshops on Friday, March 25, 2022 at the Mission House in Basel.
For three days, experts and interested parties from four continents exchanged views on the topics of racism and discrimination. The online format of this year's "Summer School" made it possible for people from countries around the globe to talk to each other.
September 21 marks the International Day of Peace. Mission 21 works worldwide in the field of peacebuilding - including in South Sudan. As part of a broad ecumenical network, Mission 21 in South Sudan calls for the renunciation of violence and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
In the city of Maiduguri, the population lamented the demolition of a church and the violence perpetrated by security guards. They had killed a 29-year-old man and injured five others. Affected by this incident is the EYN, partner church of Mission 21.
"His Holiness greatly appreciates your work to promote justice, peace and reconciliation." This message reaches Mission 21 at the beginning of the year from India, sent by the highest master of Tibetan Buddhism, the 14th Dalai Lama.
In Cameroon, numerous religious leaders held a peacebuilding conference initiated by Mission 21 partner organizations. Participants called on the parties to the conflict to end the civil war in the Anglophone part of Cameroon and to seek peaceful means of conflict resolution.
What are the consequences of the civil war in South Sudan?
Where does the peace process in South Sudan stand? In a Mission 21 webinar, it became clear that the situation of the people on the ground is desperate. Despite a ceasefire between the major parties to the conflict, acts of violence are being committed on a daily basis. The experts on the online panel described the situation and reported on their efforts for a sustainable...
They belong to opposing groups, but they maintain a close friendship: Elizabeth Nyayuk and Elizabeth Deng work together for peace in South Sudan.
