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Peace for the Congo Campaign
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TV News Interview
In-Country Research in Sri Lanka
Planning Begins for Pragmora Peace Action Teams
Now Accepting Research Associate Applications
Pragmora launches Peace for the Congo campaign
In January 2011, Pragmora launched its first full-fledged advocacy campaign, Peace for the Congo -- to help resolve the ongoing conflict and to prevent further escalation of violence.
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With your support, Pragmora can accelerate its work to bring long-term peace to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
TV News Interview
Dr. Glenys Babcock, policy expert and Pragmora Executive Director, spoke with CTV's Canada AM news show about the potential impact of a proposed unilateral ceasefire in Sri Lanka.
Glenys offered insight into the significance of the Tamil Tigers' ceasefire declaration and the country's current humanitarian crisis. Watch the interview.
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In-Country Research in Sri Lanka
Dr. Glenys Babcock, conducted in-depth interviews with a wide range of individuals and organisations with about resolving the Sri Lanka conflict.
She spoke at length with the country's Secretary of Defence, Gotabhaya Rajapakse, not only about the military's strategy for ending the conflict, but also about plans for stablising the peace post-conflict.
She also discussed conflict resolution, the humanitarian crisis and civil rights issues with a representative from the United Nations, senior policy analysts, academics, journalists, and international and local NGOs. She spoke with Sinhalese, Tamil, Christian and Muslim Sri Lankans, as well as with foreigners from half a dozen countries.
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Planning Begins for Pragmora
Peace Action Teams
Led by Miriam Bosiljevac, we are creating our first Pragmora Peace Action Teams. These university and community group swill meet monthly to learn more about conflicts around the world, discuss realistic non-violent options for resolving specific conflicts, and support Pragmora's advocacy campaigns. .
Apply to be a Research Associate
Pragmora is accepting applications for volunteer Research Associates. We will select university students from around the world through a competitive application process.
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