Five local sessions were held in Libya, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, and Palestine to analyze the roots and contexts of hate speech in national settings. Six regional sessions were also organized to develop joint recommendations, identify priority areas of intervention, and produce a regional policy paper. This process resulted in building a collective vision and an...
Building sustainable peace requires more than political agreements; it depends on the abilitisy of communities to rebuild trust, restore relationships, and create pathways for reconciliation after periods of conflict and division. Across the Arab region, local actors—including community leaders, civil society organizations, tribal mediators, women, and youth—have played a critical role in fostering dialogue and...
This edition of the Salam Institute Newsletter highlights recent initiatives, research, and partnerships advancing peacebuilding, forgiveness education, and reconciliation across the Arab region and beyond. Featured updates include the Pathways to Forgiveness pilot project in Tunisia, findings from the REACH Forgiveness Study in Egypt, Iraq, and Tunisia, activities of the Regional Network for Forgiveness and...
REACH Forgiveness Study Country Reports Salam Institute for Peace and Justice is pleased to share the country reports produced through the REACH Forgiveness Study, a regional research initiative examining the impact of forgiveness education in Egypt, Tunisia, and Iraq. The study assessed forgiveness, well-being, hope, forbearance, and related psychosocial indicators among educators, counselors, students, and community members...
The Regional Network for Forgiveness and Reconciliation in the Arab World celebrates two years since its establishment in May 2023. It brought together 34 members from 22 organizations and experts specializing in reconciliation and peacebuilding from 10 Arab countries: Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, Morocco, Libya, Tunisia, Yemen, and Sudan, with aspirations to expand its...
The Regional Network for Forgiveness and Reconciliation in the Arab World has continued to strengthen its role as a dynamic platform for advancing peacebuilding and reconciliation efforts across the Arab region. Through a series of strategic meetings, knowledge-sharing activities, and collaborative initiatives, the network has demonstrated its commitment to responding to regional challenges while fostering...