PEACEBUILDING
3-20-24
PEACEBUILDING
In the peacebuilding conversation, participants looked at how peace efforts are seen differently across society, noting both positive and challenging aspects. They pointed out that while popular culture often focuses on conflict, there are still moments where unity and teamwork are celebrated. The discussion then moved to politics, observing that despite divisions and struggles, grassroots movements and local initiatives show that peace can grow in difficult settings.
Religion's dual role in peace efforts was also discussed. While it can both divide and unite, examples of interfaith dialogues and peace initiatives showed the potential of faith as a force for unity. However, this also highlighted the complexity of mixing religion with peace efforts and the need for a careful approach.
Finally, the conversation touched on the personal side of peacebuilding, with stories of personal connections to peace and moments of struggle. These stories emphasized the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and vulnerability in peace efforts, showing that peacebuilding involves both outward actions and inner growth. The discussion underscored peacebuilding as an ongoing process of overcoming external challenges and fostering internal change.
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Each session has its own special and distinct artistic representation of the conversation, but the pictures below showcase some of the standout moments from each session.
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3-20-24
Our discussion was beautifully paired with generative art, which captured the many layers and nuances of the conversations we had about the concept of peacebuilding with an audience whose life work it is. Each image explores the shared understanding and curiosities among the panelists.
