Regional Archive
Report on European intercultural education practices
The research has been conducted on the basis of theoretical reflection given to the Project by authors and partners involved1 during meetings and contributions exchanged and shared in the preliminary steps of the research concerning the evaluation results of different … Continue reading
Love & Compassion; to children, parents & those whom we invite to do good
The article focuses on the fact that Holy Quran is full with verses and phrases of love and compassion. In fact, according the authors, “the variations of the word “rahmah” (i.e. mercy and compassion) can be found around 178 times … Continue reading
Mutual Vulnerability: a key issue in humanising pedagogy in post-conflict societies
This article published in 2009 argues about the needs that face the education programmes in post-conflict societies, focusing as well in the intercultural, ethnic and religious perspective. The authors introduce the principle of mutual vulnerability.
Interview with Ms. Thoraya Obaid, Executive Director
The interview offers an approach to the female genital mutilation and tries to focus on several aspects related with religion and beliefs. The author considers that the justification of female mutilation based on religion (Islam) is wrong interpretation of the … Continue reading
Female Genital Mutilation:
The article exposes that the Female Genital Mutilation is not a religious practice required by the Islamic faith. It has, however, become a "law by custom." Neither of the two main sources of Muslim law, the Koran and the Sunnah, … Continue reading
Women, Religion, and Peace: Experience, Perspectives, and Policy Implications
This website offers an exploration about women religion and education by the US Institute of Peace (USIP), the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, and the World Faiths Development Dialogue (WFDD). The site offers as well several interviews with experts about religion … Continue reading
The Berkley Center Knowledge Resources
The Berkley Center Knowledge Resources are designed for students, scholars, citizens and policymakers eager to know more about how religion plays out in culture, society, and politics — in the United States and around the world. The center offers a … Continue reading
Angus & The Soccer Tryouts
Angus & The Soccer TryoutsWritten and Illustrated by Megan Reed La Canada High School – La Canada, California Megan Reed, a senior at La Canada High School, was selected as the first-place winner of the 2009 Diverse Minds Youth Writing … Continue reading
Education Towards Judaism and Human Rights
Learning is one of Judaism's highest values, and education is close to heart of every rabbi. Teaching is an act of faith in the possibility of building a better world. Through Talmud-Torah and Ma'asim Tovim, study and action, RHR rabbis … Continue reading
13 Recommendations regarding the overcoming of racism,
Within the framework of Durban Review Conference, the Latin American Campaign for the Right to Education (CLADE) presented the guideline Education and Equality in Latin America: Reflections on race, ethnicity, gender and migration”. The document poses 13 recommendations to overcome … Continue reading