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…
Editors note:Â On August 19th, 2013, Afghanistan celebrated its Independence Day. In the following piece, the author Maryam Safi, recounts how Afghans celebrated that day and how in doing so, they demonstrated their national pride and the greatness of their Afghan culture and history. Maryam is an Afghan national born in 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…
Editors note: On the 8th March 2013, people around the world celebrated international women’s day. Pax Populi did this by honouring the women of Afghanistan and raising awareness about their struggle for rights through the “Be Inspired†initiative, a webpage sharing with the world the triumphs, challenges and future visions of Read more…