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Peace training - Core Skills for Working in Conflict - by International Alert

Date: 
21 Jul 09 - 26 Jul 09

Overview
This is a highly practical, hands-on course designed to prepare anyone wanting to work in conflict prevention, crisis management or peacebuilding with the essential skills for working in a conflict situation. Each day of the course will focus on a particular set of skills and how to apply them in the peacebuilding context. The final day-long simulation exercise will test these skills. You will be assessed by an experienced observer who can advise you on next steps in your personal and professional development as a peace worker.

Peace News Summer Camp

Date: 
23 Jul 09 - 27 Jul 09
Join people from across the broad spectrum of the British peace movement for five days of exploration, celebration and empowerment: learning from other movements, struggling with challenging issues, creating more cohesion in a segmented peace movement and debating nonviolence.

Oakenwood Herbal Workshops

Date: 
25 Jul 09 - 26 Jul 09
Oakenwood's Herbal Weekend Workshops Oakenwood Society is a voluntary group of people who enjoy learning and teaching on the subject of herbs. After two successful years of workshops, in 2009 we offer 4 weekend workshops through the summer months that are hosted on a farm set between Bristol and Cardiff . Come and relax, unwind, make new friends and learn some of the secrets that herbs contain, that are good for your health as well as your pocket. Learn how to grow and prepare herbs, discover their many uses, make herbal skin products, ointments and creams, and much more.

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NVDA workshop for 28/29 Oct

NONVIOLENT DIRECT ACTION WORKSHOP AND LEGAL BRIEFING for the28/29 Oct "No More Fallujahs" weekend of nonviolent resistance to theoccupation

Anthony Arnove: Iraq speaking tour

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International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace was established by a United Nations resolution. It provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date. September 21 each year.

Earthwatch Debate: Climate Change

A debate where you, the audience, will decide the priorities and responsibilities for action to counter the threats posed by climate change.Admission free, but by ticket only. For tickets

Fairtrade campaign day, London

These days are a chance for you to get more in-depth knowledge on issues around Fairtrade, learn about the latest developments in the Foundation and Fairtrade internationally and gain new skills to help you to promote Fairtrade in your community.