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A Story Illustrating ‘The Poetics of Peacebuilding’

A story about sensory experiences and poetics in the field of peacebuilding education and practice.

Peace & Jesus, Episode 23

A contribution to Peaceworks' series entitled “Peace & Jesus” in which John Paul shares about recent experiences alongside women and politicians working toward peace in Nepal.

Transformación de conflictos dentro de movimientos sociales de paz

Speaking notes for a presentation sharing ideas and considerations about conflict transformation within and through social movements for peace.

John Paul Lederach speaks at the Beyond Us and Them Panel Discussion

A short video clip of John Paul describing the notion of critical yeast.

Special Conversation: Building Peace in Divided Societies

A special conversation in contribution to the 2021 Korea Global Forum for Peace Education, themed 'Peace Education in Divided Societies.'

The Reconciling

A story of two brothers who separated bitterly, and were rejoined by a small symbolic act of repentance and blessing.

John Paul Lederach Speaks at the Next Gen Peace Conference

A keynote speech at the 2016 Alliance for Peacebuilding Conference reflecting on accompaniment of peacebuilding and conflict transformation in Nepal across a decade.

CJP at 25+1

Remarks delivered on the occasion of the 25th anniversary celebration of Eastern Mennonite University's Center for Justice and Peacebuilding.