Global Majority

Promoting Peace through Dialogue: Jerusalem Session

globalmajority — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:17:30 +0000

Global Majority, in partnership with the People’s Peace Fund and the Monterey College of Law, cordially invites you to its third annual Middle East seminar, which includes a study tour of the Israel-Palestine region and a symposium on conflict resolution. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with local Israeli and Palestinian NGOs at this time. This program will take place on the grounds of Tantur Ecumenical Institute* in Jerusalem from August 2nd to August 13th.

Global Majority and its sponsors hope to build the leadership capacity of civil society advocates and emerging leaders in nonviolent conflict resolution, international negotiation and peace-building. This program has been designed to introduce American, Israeli, Palestinian, and other international students to conflict resolution issues in the Middle East.

For more information on the program, costs, and application materials, please visit our website. Or email seminar@globalmajority.net

* While this program is hosted by the Tantur Ecumenical Institute, it is a secular course with no religious affiliation or instruction.

Indian Summer Fundraiser: April 24th, 7:00PM, Indian Summer

globalmajority — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:58:55 +0000

Global Majority will hold a fundraising event at Indian Summer on Friday, April 24 at 7:00 pm. Your $5 donation at the door gets you happy hour drink prices on draft beers and well drinks all night long! Come discover more about our Salinas-based local programs and our international seminars and conferences in South Africa and Nepal. Our very own DJ Om will provide dance music and, as always, it’ll be a great time!

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International Symposium: Kathmandu, Nepal

globalmajority — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:32:09 +0000

Jointly organized by the Nepal-based Collective Campaign for Peace (COCAP) and US-based Global Majority, this international symposium from June 2-5, 2009 in Kathmandu, Nepal will contribute to achieving socially and politically sustainable peace and harmony in the South Asian Region. The symposium will focus on exploring and establishing a common vision that exercises substantial discussion on the current issues of peace, justice, and human rights in the South Asia. The symposium’s goal is to strengthen solidarity and cooperation among civil society by forging a South Asian Civil Society Forum.

For more information, visit the Collective Campaign for Peace.

Promoting Peace through Dialogue: South Africa 2009

globalmajority — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:02:55 +0000

The University of Johannesburg, South Africa and Global Majority will host students, professionals and academics from June 15-July 5, 2009 for a three week course exploring transitional justice, human rights, and conflict resolution techniques, focusing on post-apartheid South Africa and current conflict contexts in southern Africa. A three-day international conference will follow this seminar. Read more here.

International Seminar & Conference in South Africa
June 15-July 5th