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Seen through Zahra Hankir’s eyes, Eyeliner becomes a portal to history, proof both of the stunning variety among cultures and our shared humanity. Through intimate reporting and conversations—with nomads in Chad, geishas in Japan, dancers in India, drag queens in New York, and more—Eyeliner embraces the rich history and significance of its namesake, especially among communities. Listen to our conversation with Hankir about Eyeliner and its cultural history.
info_outline 71: Period, the Real Story of Mensuration by Kate ClancyPeacemindedly
About half of the world deals directly with bloody menstruation, and the other half endures it indirectly. Yet, we do not know much about the blood women lose every month for years to come. In this episode, Kate Clancy, a scientist and researcher at the University of Illinois-Champaign, ucovers the truth for us.
info_outline Kindness Diary: Feeling Peace and Kindness in a Garden in ParisPeacemindedly
Louis Place de Vosges is a garden at the hart of Paris that was built by Henri IV. It is a true square and one of the European programs of Royal City planning. I was there to take a rest in late Afternoon in Paris. Everything was so peaceful and divine.
info_outline 9 Books by Courageous Muslim Women Writers to Read This SummerPeacemindedly
Sofia Rehman, Muslim scholar and avid book reader suggested the following books for us to read this summer. Read more .
info_outline 70: Kindness Diary: A Man Bended and Picked A trash at Long Boom ParkPeacemindedly
I saw a man picked a trash from the ground and put it in a trash can at Long Boom Park at Lake City. I walked by the same piece of trash, never bothered to bend. He was kinder! Thank you.
info_outline One and a half minute quote about Aishah, Prophet Mohammad's wife, reaction toward the scandalPeacemindedly
info_outline 69: A Treasury of Aishah by Sofia RehmanPeacemindedly
, an independent female scholar of Islam, about her book A Treasury of Aishah: A Guidance from the Beloved of the Beloved. We talked about the slander that Aishah had to endure, her wisdom, her wit, her intellectual capacity, and the Prophet's believe that Muslims should take half their deen, or religion, from Aishah.
info_outline 68: Kindness Diary: My Mood Matched the Nature ExtraordinaryPeacemindedly
I was utterly sad about something. I decided to take my sadness into nature. What happened next was unbelievably extraordinary.
info_outline The High Cost of Being a Journalist in IranPeacemindedly
were among the first journalists to cover , the 22-year-old woman who was detained by Iran’s morality police for improper hijab, and then died in the hospital. Niloofar Hammadi broke the story by publishing photographs of Amini lying brain-dead in the hospital. Elahe Mohammadi wrote about Amini's funeral. Hamedi and Mohammedi’s reporting and photos subsequently led to their arrest. Six months later, they remain in jail because of their journalism. "two of the most Influential People of 2023". They are also awarded by Nieman Foundation's Lyon Award for Conscience and Integrity in...
info_outline Green Living Is Peaceful LivingPeacemindedly
I've been obsessed with eco-friendly, minimal, or what we often call these days: green living. My obsession is not new. I've been invested in this topic as long as I can remember. Back in the mid-1980s when Iran was defending itself against the U.S.-supported Iraq attack. The war went on .
info_outlineIn a surprising, funny, and gut-wrenching book: The Frontlines of Peace, Séverine Autesserre, award-winning author, peacebuilder, and Professor of Political Science at Columbia University, explains the hopeful story of the ordinary yet extraordinary people who have figured out how to build lasting peace in their communities. Sara Jamshidi talk with Autesserre about her book and experience as a peacebuilder.
Séverine Autesserre website – The word “peacebuilding” evokes a story we’ve all heard over and over: violence breaks out, foreign nations are scandalized, peacekeepers and million-dollar donors come rushing in, warring parties sign a peace agreement and, sadly, within months the situation is back to where it started—sometimes worse.
But what strategies have worked to build lasting peace in conflict zones, particularly for ordinary citizens on the ground? And why should other ordinary citizens, thousands of miles away, care?
In The Frontlines of Peace: An Insider’s Guide to Changing the World Séverine Autesserre, award-winning researcher and peacebuilder, examines the well-intentioned but inherently flawed peace industry.
In her book, Autesserre gives examples drawn from across the globe. She reveals that peace can grow in the most unlikely circumstances. She argues that contrary to what most politicians preach, building peace doesn’t require billions in aid or massive international interventions. And, she believes that real, lasting peace requires giving power to local citizens.
The Frontlines of Peace tells the stories of the ordinary yet extraordinary individuals and organizations that are confronting violence in their communities effectively.
One thing is clear: Successful examples of peacebuilding around the world, in countries at war or at peace, have involved innovative grassroots initiatives led by local people, at times supported by foreigners, often employing methods shunned by the international elite.
By narrating success stories of this kind, Autesserre shows the radical changes we must take in our approach if we hope to build lasting peace around us—whether we live in Congo, the United States, or elsewhere.