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Peace One Day: from Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre to the world

24th October 2019

‘Who has offended me? How can I give unconditional forgiveness? How can I learn the language of “sorry”?’  Pastor Dr James Wuye and Imam Muhammad Ashafa, once mortal enemies and now acclaimed peacemakers, posed these questions from the boards of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London, on the 20th anniversary of…

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'Non-violence can be stronger' says freedom fighter

24th October 2019

‘I called myself a freedom fighter, and it took a football game to discover that I am an oppressor.’ Letlapa Mphahlele, who commanded South Africa’s Azanian People’s Liberation Army, was speaking in Oxford on the theme, ‘Shared humanity’. It was not a sentiment or a theme you would expect to…

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Leading with Integrity: New book launched

17th October 2019

Mike Smith, author and former Head of Business Programmes at IofC UK, gave thanks to contributors to his new book; Leading with Integrity at its launch yesterday. He said: “The book wouldn’t exist without you. You are its raison d’etre, and the book is written in your honour.” It was…

Newcastle upon Tyne holds its tenth annual Peace Walk

Newcastle upon Tyne holds its tenth annual Peace Walk

26th September 2019

Barbara Down, Head of Personnel for IofC UK, was among over 300 people of different backgrounds and religions who came together on Sunday 15 September to demonstrate their unity as Newcastle upon Tyne held its tenth annual Peace Walk in the West End of the city.

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International Labour Organisation - Centenary Report

25th September 2019

This year is the centenary of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The ILO is the oldest specialist agency of the United Nations, founded following the First World War as part of the Treaty of Versailles. It is the largest multinational organisation in the world to employ a Tri- Partite system…

Emerging thoughts on our next strategy

Emerging thoughts on our next strategy

13th September 2019

Taking one step to build trust across the world's divides