The U.S. Institute of Peace cordially invites you to book launch and panel discussion on Pursuing Just Peace, a new publication from Catholic Relief Services.

Pursuing Just Peace: An Overview and Case Studies for Faith-Based Peacebuilders (Mark M. Rogers, Tom Bamat, and Julie Ideh, eds., Baltimore: CRS, 2008) is a practical resource for a wide community of peacebuilding practitioners and those grappling with injustice and conflict. Seven case studies describe concrete initiatives within highly diverse contexts and with a variety of organizations, approaches and entry points in peacebuilding. An introductory essay by David Steele provides a general overview and literature review for faith-based peacebuilding, discusses processes, and describes key roles that faith-based actors can play.

For more information or to have a copy of the book mailed to you, contact: Catholic Relief Services, Tracey Hawkins at 410-951-7266 or pb@crs.org
 

 

Speakers

  • David Steele
    Center for Post-Conflict Peace and Stability Operations, U.S. Institute of Peace
  • Myla Leguro
    Catholic Relief Services, Davao City, The Philippines
  • John Katunga
    Catholic Relief Services, Nairobi, Kenya
     
  • David Smock, Respondent
    Vice President, Center for Mediation and Conflict Resolution, U.S. Institute of Peace
  • Tom Bamat, Moderator
    Catholic Relief Services, Baltimore

 

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