Our program is centered on transforming the human precursors to, and legacies of conflict – ranging from trauma to hate, from prejudice to revenge, from fear to anger and beyond – into dialogue, forbearance, understanding, empathy and mutual collaboration for a shared future.
We understand based on our own experience that until these human factors are addressed, personal and collective memories of suffering will return, and enmities will ultimately re-emerge to destroy any progress made towards peace and development, re-engaging populations in cycles of violence and revenge.
Becoming aware of, confronting, overcoming and transforming feelings of pain, humiliation, division, betrayal, vengeance and rage.
Strengthening personal capacities and delivering social and moral support to victims of different types of violence.
Understanding the crucial role that dignity must play in conflict resolution and peace building.
Using “Dignity Healing Testimony” to support survivors of torture and other forms of violence in telling their stories for healing and justice.
Learning the criteria for interfacing the Dignity Healing Testimony work with the need to gather evidence to be used for legal purposes.
Artistic practices for reframing testimonial narratives of suffering and creating narratives of hope.
Motivating women and civil society in working for peace and promoting rights and safety.
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