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Event | January 18 | Counterspeech

Register for this event here. As the U.S. election approaches, there is a growing possibility of intergroup violence, along with an increase in dangerous and hateful speech. How can we best respond as peacebuilders?  In this hour-long workshop, Cathy Buerger, Director of Research at the Dangerous Speech Project, will discuss one possible response to online […]

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Event | November 16 | A Sense of Place
On: Nov 9, 2023
By: Peace Through Action USA

Register for this event here. A Sense of Place: Embracing Native American Peoples commemorates Native American Heritage Month with a virtual event illuminating both the historical legacies and contemporary experiences of Native American peoples. In order to contextualize our present day in the continuum of American colonial history, Kyle Swann, Beaver Clan of the Piscataway […]

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Event | October 26 | Peaceful Cities
On: Sep 19, 2023
By: Peace Through Action USA

Register for this event here. Join us for an engaging virtual learning event titled Peaceful Cities: Local Strategies for Peacebuilding and Nonviolence where we will explore how ordinary people can transform their cities to be more peaceful and connected places. This event features a panel discussion joined by leaders of place-based peacebuilding initiatives and city-wide nonviolent […]

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Event | October 1 | Third Harmony
On: Sep 12, 2023
By: Peace Through Action USA

Register for this event here. This month we’re doing something a bit different in honor of Pace e Bene’s Campaign Nonviolence Days of Action, which runs from International Day of Peace on September 21 to International Day of Nonviolence on October 2. On October 1 at 4pm ET, the Nonviolence Study & Practice Affinity Group […]

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Event | August 31 | Book Censorship
On: Aug 8, 2023
By: Peace Through Action USA

Register for this event here. Peace Through Action USA’s virtual learning event Bound Together: Understanding Book Censorship will explore the relationship between public access to literary material and cultivating peaceful communities. This virtual learning event on Thursday, August 31, 2023 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm ET will engage a variety of perspectives on book restrictions in […]

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Signs of Peace Through Action-June 2023
On: Jun 5, 2023
By: Peace Through Action USA

Signs of Peace Through Action-March 2023, our regular newsletter about our activities and resources, is available for download here. Announcements include March 27 women’s history month event, commencement of youth activities in our first community peace project, announcement of a new employee, and more. Want to receive our newsletter by email? Sign up here. Do […]

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Event | June 29 | Transgender Short Film Festival
On: Jun 5, 2023
By: Peace Through Action USA

Peace Through Action USA’s 2023 Transgender Short Film Festival celebrates Pride Month with a free one-night-only virtual screening of several short films that increase public knowledge, challenge stereotypes, and promote the visibility of the queer and trans community. Viewers will explore a range of short films that seek to remedy the absence of authentic representations […]

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Event | May 24 | Upstander Intervention
On: May 4, 2023
By: Peace Through Action USA

Step In, Stand Up: Fundamentals of Upstander Intervention is a virtual learning opportunity that will strengthen participants’ ability to identify a potentially harmful situation and redirect it in a positive way. This free virtual learning event will incorporate interactive role play exercises and thoughtful discussions to develop skills and strategies for safely and effectively intervening […]

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AmeriCorps Planning Award Announcement
On: Apr 26, 2023
By: Peace Through Action USA

Peace Through Action USA Receives Federal Award to Plan AmeriCorps Program Focused on Peace! Peace Through Action USA is pleased to share great news that AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, has awarded us a grant to plan a national service program focused on increasing peace in the United States! AmeriCorps announced […]

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Event | April 25 | Social & Emotional Learning
On: Apr 17, 2023
By: Peace Through Action USA

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): Cultivating Essential Skills for Life and Wellbeing is a virtual learning opportunity and community discussion designed to equip parents, caregivers, and others with the knowledge about practices used to cultivate emotional awareness and build resilience among youth. Youth-focused organizations will join us to review a range of programs, activities, and […]

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