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In Shake Hands with the Devil, Roméo Dallaire describes the resourcing issues that plagued the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping force in Rwanda in the months before the 1994 genocide.* The international community was unwilling to provide sufficient troops for the mission, and those that were provided were inadequately equipped. Vehicles were ( Read more... )

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Cornwallis XII Call for Papers

Does anyone know of a master's program for peace studies (or a similar program) in Southern California (more specifically, in Los Angeles or Orange County)? If not, perhaps the Bay Area? I saw a program at CSU Dominguez Hills, but maybe there are more?

Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone,

I work for the American Refugee Committee in Chicago, and this year we're holding a fundraising luncheon in Chicago in support of the refugee camps we run in Darfur and other places around the world.  Speakers will include ARC's country director from Sudan and John Prendergast, a Senior Adviser on Africa at the International Crisis ( Read more... )

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ok everyone, a last ditch attempt at getting this community up and running. i was trawling all the lj comms to find it and was so excited so i refuse to be put off. Perhaps this is indicative of what it's going to be like for those of us who truely believe peace is possible. If any of you are still interested why not let us start some dialogue. ( Read more... )

I’m 7.5 months pregnant and looking for children’s books, baby’s books, and children’s/baby’s movies/shows that are enjoyable, educational, have good politics, and strong female characters. I’ve already thought of a few but I’m looking to stock up on stuff in the last couple of months before I give birth… any suggestions?
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