Afghanistan held presidential elections on April 5, 2014, its third since the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001. Despite heavy rain and the threat of attacks from the Taliban, people turned out in record numbers and patiently waited for hours just for the chance to vote. After having lived Read more…
Applied Ethics, Inc. was created as an organization dedicated to respond to the significant problems of contemporary society in ways that were ethically sound and practically applicable. Among the many major social issues, none struck us as more important than the dangers posed by conflict and war, and the need Read more…
During the 1990s, when Afghanistan was under Taliban control, Qais Akbar Omar set out with his family on a journey to avoid the trauma and violence that put everyone in the country at risk. He has now written what is widely agreed to be one of the most outstanding memoirs Read more…
For International Peace Day 2013, Pax Populi is proud to have launched its “Voices for Peace†campaign. On this special page, we have brought together ideas, interviews, and original posters from at least 14 countries, and as we do this work, new people are adding their voices. This work is Read more…
Calling all budding Peacemakers International Peace Day 2013 will soon be upon us and the organisation Pax Populi are seeking people to take part in the “Voices for Peace†Project to celebrate Peace Day. If you ever wanted to express your peace voice then now is your opportunity! International Peace Read more…