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Lynn Bradach is a military mom and an outspoken advocate of a ban on cluster munitions. Lynn’s son Travis was a U.S. Marine who was killed by an American cluster bomb in Iraq. “I have learned enough to know that I do not want my country using these weapons to protect me — or our soldiers…the cost to local civilians is too high and US cluster munitions also directly endanger US troops,” says Lynn. [...]
In this spirit, Survivor Corps and the Foundation for Reconciliation in Colombia have partnered to form the Youth Reconciliation Network to teach young people to promote nonviolence. [...]
The Balkana Regional Art Colony is an opportunity for artists with and without disabilities to build bridges of communication and support in the region. Through the universal language of art, artists showcase their skills, raise public awareness about disability rights, and promote resilience and reconciliation. [...]
The rich color theme, dramatic lighting and stunning photos tantalize with the promise of a glamorous and sensational evening event. A tasteful collection of Middle-East-inspired typefaces completes the look. [...] |
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Hookah lounges are seeing a surge in mainstream popularity all around the U.S., and the Baltimore area is no exception. The exotic, sumptuous atmosphere, the novelty of the hookah pipe and flavored tobaccos, and a really good belly dance performance all come together to create a unique and memorable experience. We visited three hookah lounges in three very different Baltimore neighborhoods to see how they stacked up.
This week, Senator Diane Feinstein of California sent a letter to colleagues in the Senate, asking them to join her in calling on President Obama to ban cluster munitions. We’re asking you to help.
In a tribute to the enduring legacy of Indian spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi, the United Nations voted to establish October 2nd, his birthday, as the International Day of Nonviolence. Gandhi’s successful campaigns for India’s civil rights and national independence inspired future generations to employ nonviolence as a means to pursue social justice and change.
From August 23rd-28th, 19 conflict survivors from Southeast Europe joined students and professors from the art academies of Sarajevo, Banja Luka, and Belgrade for the 5th Annual Balkana Regional Art Colony, on Lake Balkana in Bosnia and Herzegovina.