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 Salam Shabab Demonstrating the Value of Diversity Among Iraqi Youth

Salam Shabab Demonstrating the Value of Diversity Among Iraqi Youth

Thursday, June 7, 2012

"Salam Shabab," a reality competition TV series for Iraqi youth that provides an entertaining platform for a much-needed message of unity and peacebuilding, will be launching its second season of programming later this year after a first season that, according to new research, successfully encouraged viewers to embrace Iraq's ethnic and religious diversity. The program is also receiving international recognition, the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Sp...

Type: Analysis

USIP's Solomon Commemorates Flag Day, Honors Ambassador Chan Heng Chee

Friday, June 15, 2012

U.S. Institute of Peace President Richard H. Solomon spoke at a special event at USIP on June 14 in recognition of National Flag day and to pay tribute to the diplomatic service of the ambassador of Singapore, Chan Heng Chee, who served in Washington, DC for 16 years. Solomon was joined by former USIP Executive Vice President Tara Sonenshine, now serving as Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. 

Type: Analysis

Institute, National Academy of Engineering Explore New Applications of Science and Technology to Peacebuilding

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

As part of its ongoing partnership with the National Academy of Engineering, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) on June 25 focused their joint Roundtable on Technology, Science and Peacebuilding on four initiatives. USIP President Richard H. Solomon and National Academy President Charles Vest chaired a half-day session designed to solicit feedback and guidance from members on the progress made by the Roundtable’s four working groups.

Type: Analysis

USIP’S ‘SENSE’ Trainings in Iraq in Demand

USIP’S ‘SENSE’ Trainings in Iraq in Demand

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

The Strategic Economic Needs and Security Exercise (SENSE),  a state-of-the-art computer-facilitated simulation that teaches peacebuilding and negotiating skills, has helped more than 1,650 Iraqis in government, nongovernmental organizations and academia learn collaborative and decision-making skills that should directly strengthen their efforts to advance development and manage conflicts in a country until recently torn by war and still facing terrorist strikes. 

Type: Analysis

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