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We tell inspirational stories and insights about peace, conflict, and social justice locally and globally. Tune in to hear from leaders, advocates, and scholars who have done amazing works around the world to build sustainable positive peace. For episode transcriptions, visit our website at https://www.streamoflifejourneys.com/podcast

03/27/2022

Episode 9. Surviving State Torture: The Ordeal of a Veteran Journalist

In this episode, Willaim Ntege aka Kyuma kya Yesu shares his personal stories as a veteran journalist facing political repression in Uganda. Warning: stories mention torturing.

1h 3m
01/14/2022

Episode 8. Women, Militarism, and Political Repression in Uganda

Dr. Alicia Catharine Decker shares her research about militarism, political repression, and the role of women in peacebuilding and conflict resolution in Uganda. This is the first episode in our first series on the theme of Militarism in Africa.

38 min
11/08/2021

Episode 7. Mediation & Africa's Regional Security

In this episode, Dr. Laurie Nathan from the Kroc Institute shares his insights and experiences with mediation, United Nations peacemaking, conflict resolution, and regional security in Africa.

34 min
09/08/2021

Episode 6. COVID-19 in Nepal: Stigmatization and Local Resilience

We have a conversation with Bhupendra (Bhupi) Ghimire about the pandemic situation in Nepal, one of the world's poorest nations. Bhupi shares his personal struggles with stigmatization when he contracted COVID-19 last year while also pointing out the local resilience amid the pandemic. Bhupi also talks about the tremendous work that his NGO, Volunteers Initiative Nepal, is doing in the communities to support economic development and sustainability.

26 min
07/08/2021

Episode 5. Tribal Reconciliation and the Rwandan Genocide: Stories of Forgiveness and Christian Leadership

In this episode, we listen to emotional and inspiring stories from Rev. Célestin Musekura, in which he shares his family story in the Rwandan genocide, his enduring personal journey of forgiveness, and his work to support Christian leadership, peacebuilding, and tribal reconciliation across Africa. Trigger warning: This episode mentions some details about the Rwandan genocide which would be traumatizing for individuals.

33 min
06/08/2021

Episode 4. Interfaith Leadership and Peacebuilding: A Conversation with Rev. Mark Hanson

In this episode, Rev. Mark Hanson shares stories of his interfaith leadership and peacebuilding work locally and globally—from the U.S. to El Salvador, Mexico, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and Indonesia. Listen to emotional and inspiring stories that show hope, courage, and a vision for long-lasting peace.

41 min
05/08/2021

Episode 3. Domestic Violence & Art-based Peacebuilding: A Hmong Perspective

Who are the Hmong people in the United States? What are the root causes of domestic violence against women? How can art contribute to peacebuilding? And how can young people contribute to peacebuilding? Listen to our conversation with Mai Xee to grapple with these questions.

28 min
04/08/2021

Episode 2. Rethinking UN Peace Operations: Is Peacekeeping a Business?

Are UN peace operations effective? In this episode, we hear from Dr. Kawser Ahmed—a peace scholar, former military officer in the Bangladesh army, and former UN peacekeeper in Western Sahara. Dr. Ahmed shares his personal stories and critical insights into UN peace operations, challenging the current UN Security Council structure. Dr. Kawser Ahmed is a research fellow with the Center for Defence and Security Studies and the founder of the Conflict and Resilience Research Institute, Canada (CRRIC). He was an exchange officer with the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) and an observer-Peacekeeper to the United Nations Missions in Western Sahara (MINURSO).

35 min
03/06/2021

Episode 1: Dwelling on identity and a sense of belonging

Who are you? What is home? What are our responsibilities as global citizens? In this episode, Evelyn and Cassie dwell on 'big questions' about their identity and their sense of belonging as African and Vietnamese scholars in Canada.

42 min
03/06/2021

Introduction: Start with why

In this welcome message, we introduce ourselves and share why we want to start a podcast and blog about peace, conflict, and social justice.

15 min

10 Episodes

We tell inspirational stories and insights about peace, conflict, and social justice locally and globally. Tune in to hear from leaders, advocates, and scholars who have done amazing works around the world to build sustainable positive peace. For episode transcriptions, visit our website at https://www.streamoflifejourneys.com/podcast

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Stream of Life
Years Active

2021 - 2022
Episodes

10
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Clean
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