International Network for Peace
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.
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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 Bomb
"The Bomb" is a play written by Kevin Dyer
commissioned by Action
transport for anyone over the age of 14. It is inspired by the story of Pat Magee and Jo Berry. It toured in spring and autumn 2006. As a company
Action Transport look for plays which, through characters who are at the edges of human experience, explore the kinds of universal themes that
connect to everyone – anger, forgiveness, bravery, violence and love. Action Transport is interested in plays which entertain, stretch and challenge
ourselves and audiences and believe ‘The Bomb’ does just this.
Jo offers workshops after the performances for young people to share their feelings and experiences.
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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.
