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Category Archives: Peace and Conflict

28 Oct
Blog, Global Issues, Peace and Conflict, Statements

Niagara Foundation Condemns Mass Shooting at Pittsburgh Synagogue

We, as Niagara Foundation, condemn the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting. We oppose any kind of violent and hateful act towards all faiths...

2017, FRONTPAGE, Human Rights, Illinois, Newsletter, Peace and Conflict, Politics

Honoring Activist Rosa Parks

Honoring Activist Rosa Parks By: Ellen Gutoske Interfaith Engagement Intern Rosa Parks is often credited as a tired old woman who didn’t want...

2017, Articles, Black History Month, Blog, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Media, Newsletter, Peace and Conflict, Politics

Bob Marley and the Politics of Labeling

Bob Marley and the Politics of Labeling By: Kristiana Peric, Interfaith Engagement Intern “Me only have one ambition, y’know. I only have one...

03 Nov
2016, Conferences & Panels, Democracy, Friends in Faith, FRONTPAGE, Governance, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Engagement, Lecture Series, Peace and Conflict, Politics, Religion and Spirituality, Theology

Dr. Murphy to speak on “Mercy and Reconciliation in Post-Election America”

12 Oct
2016, Articles, Blog, Governance, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict, Politics, Terrorism

Safety vs. Freedom: Who Oppresses Who?

By: Joseph Birko, Communications Intern – joseph.intern@niagarafoundation.org With the recent tensions regarding the terrorist attacks throughout Europe, many governments are wary of how...

27 Jul
Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict

Catholics Gather for World Youth Day

Catholics Gather in Poland for World Youth Day By: Deni Kamper This week hundreds of thousands of Catholic youth are making a pilgrimage...

Ann Arbor, Articles, Blog, Branches, Cleveland, Colombus, Conferences & Panels, Democracy, Detroit, Fethullah Gulen, Flint, FRONTPAGE, Grans Rapids, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Media, Media, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Newsletter, Niagara Updates, Ohio, Peace and Conflict, Politics, Statements, Wisconsin

Failed Coup Attempt & Massive Purge: A Civil Society Perspective

22 Mar
Blog, Global Issues, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Statements, Terrorism

Niagara Foundation Condemns Brussels Attacks

Niagara Foundation entirely condemns the terrorist attack on Tuesday, March 22nd in Brussels, Belgium. The attack occurred at both the Zaventem airport and...

| Tagged airport, attacks, Belgium, bombings, Brussels, ISIS, Islamic State, Maelbeek, Niagara Foundation, subway, terrorism, terrorist attacks, Zaventem
07 Mar
Events, Human Rights, Illinois, Interfaith, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality, Special Events, Theology

Fourth Presbyterian Church Hosts Screening of Love is a Verb

On March 16, 2016, at 6:30 pm, Fourth Presbyterian Church will host a screening of the 2014 documentary Love is a Verb. Love...

| Tagged chicago, documentary, fethullah gulen, Fourth Presbyterian Church, gulen movement, hizmet, Love is a Verb, Niagara Foundation, Terry Spencer Hesser
26 Feb
Blog, Democracy, Diplomacy, Education, Event Recaps, Global Issues, Health, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Politics, Public Affairs, Society and Culture

Yemen, Iran, and Syria: The 2016 State of the Middle East Forum on the “Crisis in the Gulf”

On February 17, the Niagara Foundation hosted the annual “State of the Middle East Forum” at Roosevelt University’s Fine Arts Building. The forum...

| Tagged 2016 State of the Middle East Forum, Dr. David Faris, Iran, Middle East, State of the Middle East Forum, Syria, Yemen
05 Feb
Blog, Event Recaps, Global Issues, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Theology

Professor Julius Crump Examines Evil, Its Role in Public Discourse

On February 2nd, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of welcoming Professor Julius Crump to our Friends in Faith lecture series. For this...

| Tagged collective evil, evil, Julius Crump, Lake Forest College, problem of evil
27 Jan
Blog, Day Overviews, Global Issues, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict

January 27 was International Holocaust Remembrance Day

On January 27th, 1945 Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated by Soviet troops. Sixty-one years later, this day of remembrance was designated in 2006 by the...

| Tagged genocide, Holocaust, human rights, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, United Nations
2016, Conferences & Panels, Diplomacy, Global Issues, Human Rights, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Peace and Conflict, Public and Global Affairs, Speakers, Terrorism

The State of the Middle East Forum 2016

Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times
07 Dec
Blog, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality, Statements

Niagara Foundation’s Statement on the San Bernardino Attacks

We condemn all violence committed in the name of any religion and denounce those who would use religion as justification for their crimes....

| Tagged San Bernardino, San Bernardino attacks, terrorism
16 Nov
Blog, Global Issues, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality, Statements

Niagara Foundation Statement on Beirut Attacks

Niagara Foundation vehemently condemns the terrorist attacks in Beirut on November 13, 2015, which ISIS perpetrated through two suicide bombings.

| Tagged attacks, Beirut, bombings, ISIS, Lebanon, terrorism
14 Nov
Blog, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality, Statements

Niagara Foundation’s and Fethullah Gulen’s Statements on Paris Terrorist Attacks

Niagara Foundation’s Statement Niagara Foundation vehemently condemns the terrorist attacks in Paris on November 14, 2015. Violence against civilians is never justified and...

| Tagged fethullah gulen, islam, Paris. terrorism, terrorist attacks
27 Oct
Blog, Day Overviews, Global Issues, Peace and Conflict

This Week is Disarmament Week

Every year, the United Nations observes Disarmament Week from October 24, also United Nations Day, to October 30 to increase the public awareness...

| Tagged disarmament, Disarmament Week, United Nations
Blog, Global Issues, Peace and Conflict, Statements

Niagara Foundation’s Statement on the Ankara Bombings

Niagara Foundation condemns the bombings that occurred in Ankara on October 10, 2015. We are deeply saddened by the growing numbers of dead and...

| Tagged Ankara, bombings
10 Oct
Blog, Day Overviews, Global Issues, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture

Today is World Day Against the Death Penalty

The 13th World Day Against Death Penalty will be marked on October 10, 2015. This day is to raise awareness about death penalty...

| Tagged capital punishment, death penalty, United Nations, World Day Against the Death Penalty
02 Oct
Blog, Day Overviews, Global Issues, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict

Today is the International Day of Non-Violence!

October 2nd marks the International Day of Non-Violence, which the United Nations established through a resolution in 2007. The date is significant because...

| Tagged International Day of Non-Violence, Mahatma Gandhi, non-violence, Peace
18 Sep
Blog, Event Recaps, Gender, Human Rights, Leadership, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture

Event Recap: Chicago & Global Family with Travis Rejman

On Wednesday, September 16, Travis Rejman, the founding Executive Director of the Goldin Institute joined Niagara Foundation for an intimate discussion on the...

| Tagged community, Conflict resolution, Goldin Institute, Haiti, poverty, social change, the Philippines, Travis Rejman, women
18 Sep
Blog, Day Overviews, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict

Today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day

The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed on the third Friday of September each year. Americans take the time to remember...

11 Sep
Blog, Day Overviews, Democracy, Global Issues, Peace and Conflict, Politics, Public Affairs, Terrorism

Niagara Foundation Remembers 9/11

14 years ago on this day, terrorists launched four coordinated attacks against the United States, killing 2,997 people including 343 firefighters and 72...

| Tagged 9/11, Peace, September 11, terrorism
13 Aug
Peace and Conflict

Word Games: What Happened to Flight MH317

For many international spectators, the events unfolding in Crimea were just waiting games to see the result of Russia and Ukraine jockeying for...

| Tagged Dutch, Investigation, MH317, Russia, Ukraine
10 Aug
Peace and Conflict

The Missing Link of the Iran Nuclear Deal

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Diplomacy, Iran, Nuclear weapons
10 Aug
2015, Chicago Global Family, Education, Global Issues, Human Rights, Illinois, Leadership, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture, Values

Chicago & Global Family: Travis Rejman of Goldin Institute to speak on “The Power of Community in Social Change”

06 Aug
Blog, Economic Development, Environment, Global Issues, Governance, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict, Politics

Revisiting Resource Conflict in Ecuador

Ecuador is blessed with an abundance of timber, fish, and hydropower. Such a diverse landscape is fertile ground for resource conflict, particularly with...

| Tagged Economy, Ecuador, Indigenous peoples, Natural resources, Rafael Correa
04 Aug
Blog, Education, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict, Values

Why Dialogue and Debate Promote Learning

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Academics, Debate, dialogue
31 Jul
Peace and Conflict

Event Recap: Pastor Amos Oladipo on Nigerian Culture and Relgion

By Justine Gustafson, Center for Public and Global Affairs Intern July 31, 2015 As the largest economy in the region and the 7th...

| Tagged Boko Haram, Christianity, culture, islam, Nigeria, religion
23 Jul
Peace and Conflict

Northern Ireland: A Fragile Source for Hope and Peace

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Hope, Northern Ireland, Peace, Study abroad, travel
21 Jul
Blog, Day Overviews, Governance, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture

Saturday was Nelson Mandela International Day!

By Jasmin Rojo, Communications Intern July 16 Nelson Mandela International Day was declared in 2009 by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). It...

| Tagged Nelson Mandela, United Nations
21 Jul
Peace and Conflict

The Legacy of the Manhattan Project

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

20 Jul
2015, Blog, Global Issues, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture, Values

Culture and Coexistence in a Global Society

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Coexistence, culture, Germany, Global
15 Jul
Peace and Conflict

International Law and the South China Sea Case

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

13 Jul
Peace and Conflict

Srebrenica: The Breaking of Silence

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

26 Jun
Peace and Conflict

Event Recap: Syrian Refugees – UN Involvement and NGO Support

By Alexandra Turcios and Jihan Dubose, Public & Global Affairs Interns On Wednesday, June 17 in preparation for World Refugee Day (June 20),...

11 Jun
2015, Abrahamic Traditions Dinner, Community Projects, Default Category, Education, Fast-a-thon, Global Issues, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Dinners, Interfaith Engagement, Lecture Series, Peace and Conflict, Ramadan Experience, Religion and Spirituality, RSVP, Sharing the Faith, Social Responsibility, Speakers, Special Events, Values

Ramadan Experience : Lecture and Iftar 2015

01 Jun
Blog, Illinois, Peace and Conflict

Jenné Myers on “Working Together To Transform Chicago For Good:” Event Recap

By Andrew Wolanski, Public and Global Affairs Intern On Wednesday, May 27, the Niagara Foundation was pleased to have Jenné Myers, Chief Executive...

| Tagged Chicago Cares, Jenne Myers, service, volunteer, volunteerism
08 May
Blog, Human Rights, Leadership, Peace and Conflict

Islamic preacher honored for his commitment to humanitarianism

Reposted from Niagara Foundation-Madison Atlanta, April 9, 2015 – Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College awarded its prestigious 2015 Gandhi...

| Tagged fethullah gulen, Ghandi King Ikeda Peace Award, gulen movement, hizmet, human rights, Peace
28 Apr
Peace and Conflict

Niagara Foundation vehemently condemns the recent massacre of 28 Ethiopian Christians at the hand of ISIL.

21 Apr
Peace and Conflict

Niagara Condemns ISIL’s Killing of Ethiopian Christians

Niagara Foundation vehemently condemns the recent massacre of 28 Ethiopian Christians at the hand of ISIL. The killings, committed in Libya, were filmed and dispersed...

| Tagged Ethiopia, ISIL, ISIS, libya
16 Apr
Blog, Global Issues, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict

Niagara Commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern From 1933 to 1945, an estimated 11 million people – six million of whom were Jewish men, women...

| Tagged Holocaust, Holocaust Remembrance Day, Israel, Judaism
16 Apr
Peace and Conflict

Niagara Forum with Melody Arabo

08 Apr
Peace and Conflict

Event Recap: Miniskirts to Hijab – The Life and Experiences of an Iranian – Jewish Woman

By Joshua Heine, Public & Global Affairs Intern On March 25, Niagara Foundation was pleased to welcome Jacqueline Saper, a noted speaker on Iran,...

| Tagged civil unrest, heritage, Iran, Iraq, Jacqueline Saper, Judaism, Revolution, Saper
24 Mar
Blog, Illinois, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture

Interview with Laila Muhammad of Zakat Foundation

By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern On Thursday, April 2nd, 2015 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Niagara is excited to host Laila Muhammad of...

| Tagged charity, faith, Interfaith, Zakat
Blog, Global Issues, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality

Niagara Foundation Condemns Actions of Pakistani Suicide Bombers

Niagara Foundation strongly condemns the violent suicide bombings committed by two Pakistani Taliban suicide bombers today in Lahore, Pakistan. The bombers detonated near...

| Tagged bombing, condemnation, Pakistan
26 Feb
Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interfaith, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Values

Turkey Trip Tales: Illinois State Representative Kathy Ryg

By: Representative Kathy Ryg My trip to Turkey with fellow legislators was most definitely a life changing experience.  The opportunity to learn more...

| Tagged Aegean Sea, Ankara, Ephesus, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, travel, turkey
24 Feb
Peace and Conflict

Niagara Forums with Rainer Hermann, Where is Turkey Headed? – Wisconsin

19 Feb
Articles, Blog, Education, Illinois, Interviews, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture

Anti-bullying activist Patrick Dati to speak at Chicago & Education Forum

Niagara Foundation is excited to host Patrick Dati, an anti-bullying advocate and child abuse prevention spokesman, at our upcoming Chicago & Education Forum:...

| Tagged activism, advocacy, anti-bullying, bully, domestic violence, LGBT, LGBTQ, rape, sexual abuse
11 Feb
Articles, Blog, Peace and Conflict

Niagara Foundation Condemns the Actions of Chapel Hill Shooter

Niagara Foundation vehemently condemns the violent actions and motives of Craig Steven Hicks, arrested this morning for three counts of first-degree murder after...

| Tagged Chapel Hill, shooting
15 Dec
2014, 2015, Events, Global Issues, Minnesota, Niagara Forums, Peace and Conflict, Special Events

The challenges of the topic of Turkey and the Middle East.

05 Dec
Peace and Conflict

How We Can #StopEbola in Chicago with UNICEF

On December 3, Niagara was pleased to welcome UNICEF’s Regional Managing Director Casey Marsh to our offices for a roundtable discussion. Marsh spoke...

Peace and Conflict

Our 2014 State of the Middle East Forum

Disclaimer: The statements below do not necessarily reflect the opinions, positions, and/or affiliations of the Niagara Foundation. As a facilitator and apolitical convener of...

19 Sep
2014, Fethullah Gulen, Global Issues, Illinois, Interfaith, Leadership, Lecture Series, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality

Gulen Lecture Series 2014

Partners

Blog, Bloggers, Human Rights, Martin Forward, Peace and Conflict, Public Affairs, Religion and Spirituality, Values

Glory and the World Cup

Photo via Flickr (IsakFotografi) This is a blog post by one of our contributing authors. Dr. Martin Forward is a British, Methodist Christian...

12 Mar
2015, Friends in Faith, Gender, Illinois, Interfaith, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: Women in Male-Dominated Religious Roles

Peace and Conflict

The Fall of the Arab Spring and the Rise of ISIS

Co-Sponsor

Peace and Conflict

Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Peace and Conflict

Crisis in Syria with Dr. Zaher Sahloul and Professor Laith Saud

2013, Education, Global Issues, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Peace and Conflict, Public Affairs, Religion and Spirituality

The Gulen Movement: TOWARD AN ISLAMIC ENLIGHTENMENT

| Tagged amazon, book, Cambridge, cemaat, Democracy, fethullah gulen, gulen, gulen movement, hakan yavuz, hizmet, hizmet movement, islam, John Esposito, Middle East, modernity, muslim, Secular State, Secularism, Toward an Islamic Enlightenment, turkey, University of Wisconsin-Madison
2012, Global Issues, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Peace and Conflict, Public Affairs

Mexico 2012: Setting the Record Straight with Hon. Eduardo Arnal Palomera Consul General of Mexico

13 Dec
Peace and Conflict

Turkey Right Now: Hon. Fatih Yildiz, Consul General of The Republic of Turkey in Chicago

2010, Global Issues, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Peace and Conflict

Transatlantic Relations: An Outdated Friendship? with Hon. Thomas Schnoell, Consul General of Austria in Chicago

Peace and Conflict

Fall of the Wall: Hon. Onno Hückmann, Consul General of Germany in Chicago

2007, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Peace and Conflict

How Diversity Promotes Peace with Leah Hope, General Assignment Reporter, ABC 7 News

20 Jun
2009, Abrahamic Traditions Dinner, Human Rights, Illinois, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Values

MERCY AND COMPASSION: Perspectives from the Abrahamic Traditions 2009

2008, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture

The Roots of Tolerance with Dr. Susan Thistlethwaite, President, Chicago Theological Seminary

Peace and Conflict

Crime in Chicago with James W. Wagner, President, Chicago Crime Commission

2007, Global Issues, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Peace and Conflict, Values

MacArthur’s Commitment to International Justice with Jonathan F. Fanton, President, The John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Peace and Conflict

Security in Chicago with Philip J. Cline, Superintendent, Chicago Police Department

2007, Education, Illinois, Interfaith, Niagara Forums, Peace and Conflict

Humility and Engagement: Reflections on the Legacy of Reinhold Niebuhr with Dr. Bryant L. Cureton, President, Elmhurst College

28 Feb
2007, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality

Benedictine Leadership in Diversity with Dr. William Carroll, President, Benedictine University

2007, Illinois, Interfaith, Niagara Forums, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality, Values

Hospitality vs. Tolerance with Prof. Martin E. Marty, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, The University of Chicago

Peace and Conflict

Service to Chicago’s Diverse Communities: Robert D. Grant, Special Agent in Charge, FBI Chicago

2006, Illinois, Interfaith, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality

Christian & Muslim Collaboration to Heal the Wounds after Tsunami Disaster with Hon. Hidayat K. Hadimadja, Acting Consul General of Indonesia in Chicago

Peace and Conflict

The impact of the London Events on the Muslim Community and the roles with Hon. Andrew Seaton, Consul General of U.K. in Chicago

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