Building Bridges for Peace

Promoting dialogue and mediation in situations of conflict

International Network for Peace

www.internationalnetworkforpeace.org

Jo Berry is Chair of the International Network for Peace

The International Network for Peace is a project that grew out of Peaceful Tomorrows’ groundbreaking international conference “Civilian Casualties, Civilian Solutions,” which took place on September 11, 2006, the five-year anniversary of 9/11. The seeds planted at that conference have grown into a truly international network of organizations from 17 different countries, formed by survivors of political violence to promote justice, reconciliation and genuine peace. (conference report)

In the weeks following, September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows brought conference participants to speak at several public events at American universities. The response was overwhelming. Educators and students of international affairs were extremely grateful to learn about the successful models of non-violent conflict resolution that are occurring all over the world. (see more)

Planetary Voices

Planetary Voices is a Green Radio audio site featuring environmental issues, human rights, peace work and life affirming interviews. There is a 45 minute interview with Jo in the Peace & Reconciliation section.

The Forgiveness Project

The Forgiveness Project is a young charitable organisation – with no political or religious affiliations – working at a local, national and international level to promote conflict resolution and restorative practices as alternatives to the endless cycles of conflict, violence and crime that are the hallmarks of our time.

Through collecting and sharing personal stories, and delivering educational and self-help programmes, The Forgiveness Project aims to reframe the debate about how individuals and communities can learn to celebrate difference and overcome division, thereby fostering positive social change. Pat Magee's story and mine are featured in this exhibition.

Jo meeting Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the launch of the Forgiveness Project.









Survivors for Peace

Jo Berry is involved in Survivors for Peace and this programme is aimed at people in the United Kingdom who have been bereaved, injured and witnesses or themselves engaged in acts of politically motivated violence, such as the 'Troubles', 9/11, 7/7, military campaigns and conflicts. It also includes people affected by prejudice and racism. For more information or to get involved.