http://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradioWelcome to ICERM Radio, a global peace network dedicated to promoting inter-ethnic and inter-religious cooperation, featuring programs that inform, educate, engage, mediate, and heal. Broadcasting from New York City, the cultural melting pot of the world; Join us to listen to news, lectures, dialogue, documentary interviews, book reviews, and music. Your host, Basil Ugorji, will teach you how to live and interact peacefully, with special contributions from a peace advocate, Dianna Wuagneux.enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sun, 16 Jun 2019 03:00:00 GMTThu, 15 Sep 2016 18:00:00 GMTWarBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/7bb09757-1910-4c06-ae33-cb613396ed86_icerm_radio_logo.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradioWelcome to ICERM Radio, a global peace network dedicated to promoting inter-ethnic and inter-religious cooperation, featuring programs that inform, educate, engage, mediate, and heal. Broadcasting from New York City, the cultural melting pot of the world; Join us to listen to news, lectures, dialogue, documentary interviews, book reviews, and music. Your host, Basil Ugorji, will teach you how to live and interact peacefully, with special contributions from a peace advocate, Dianna Wuagneux.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comwar,peace,conflict resolution,violence,icerm radio,ethnic conflict,religion,terrorism,religious conflict,conflictICERM RadionoWelcome to ICERM Radio, a global peace network dedicated to promoting inter-ethnic and inter-religious cooperation, featuring programs that inform, educate, engepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/09/15/religion-and-conflict-across-the-globe-is-there-a-remedyWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/09/15/religion-and-conflict-across-the-globe-is-there-a-remedy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/09/15/religion-and-conflict-across-the-globe-is-there-a-remedyThu, 15 Sep 2016 18:00:00 GMTReligion and Conflict Across the Globe: Is There a Remedy?“Religion and Conflict Across the Globe: Is There a Remedy?”on ICERM Radio will air Thursday, September 15, 2016 @ 2 PM Eastern Time (New York). ICERM Lecture Series Theme: “Religion and Conflict Across the Globe: Is There a Remedy?” Guest Lecturer: Peter Ochs, Ph.D., Edgar Bronfman Professor of Modern Judaic Studies at the University of Virginia Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the lecture and add your voice to the conversation. 01:41:00ICERM Radionopeace,Religion,violence,terrorism,violent extremismRecent news headlines seem to give secularists more courage to say “We told you so!” Is religion itself really dangerous to humankind? Join the ICERM Lecture Sehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/09/01/i-am-healed-music-therapyWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/09/01/i-am-healed-music-therapy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/09/01/i-am-healed-music-therapyThu, 01 Sep 2016 18:00:00 GMTI am Healed (Music Therapy)ICERM Radio Program, I am Healed We prepared this music episode for the victims of ethnic and religious conflicts and terrorism.  “I am Healed” is the therapeutic component of ICERM Radio programming. It is a music therapy program carefully formulated to foster a culture of peace.    00:30:00ICERM Radionotruth,Reconciliation,fear,peace,ReligionWe prepared this music episode for the victims of ethnic and religious conflicts and terrorism.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/08/27/the-five-percent-finding-solutions-to-seemingly-intractable-conflictsWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/08/27/the-five-percent-finding-solutions-to-seemingly-intractable-conflicts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/08/27/the-five-percent-finding-solutions-to-seemingly-intractable-conflictsSat, 27 Aug 2016 18:00:00 GMTThe Five Percent: Finding Solutions to Seemingly Intractable ConflictsThe Five Percent: Finding Solutions to Seemingly Intractable Conflictson ICERM Radio will air Saturday, August 20, 2016 @ 2 PM Eastern Time (New York). 2016 Summer Lecture Series Theme: “The Five Percent: Finding Solutions to Seemingly Intractable Conflicts” Guest Lecturer: Dr. Peter T. Coleman, Professor of Psychology and Education; Director, Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution (MD-ICCCR); Co-Director, Advanced Consortium for Cooperation, Conflict, and Complexity (AC4), The Earth Institute at Columbia University. Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the lecture and add your voice to the conversation. 00:57:00ICERM Radionoconflict resolution,peace,Reconciliation,conflict,violenceThis lecture is focused on Dr. Peter T. Coleman's book, “The Five Percent: Finding Solutions to Seemingly Intractable Conflicts.”http://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/08/20/vietnam-and-the-united-states-reconciliation-from-a-distant-and-bitter-warWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/08/20/vietnam-and-the-united-states-reconciliation-from-a-distant-and-bitter-war/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/08/20/vietnam-and-the-united-states-reconciliation-from-a-distant-and-bitter-warSat, 20 Aug 2016 18:00:00 GMTVietnam and the United States: Reconciliation from a Distant and Bitter WarVietnam and the United States: Reconciliation from a Distant and Bitter War on ICERM Radio will air Saturday, August 20, 2016 @ 2 PM Eastern Time (New York). 2016 Summer Lecture Series Theme: “Vietnam and the United States: Reconciliation from a Distant and Bitter War” Synopsis: When the American involvement in Vietnam ended in 1975, both countries had bitter wounds from a long war with devastating human and financial costs. It was not until 1995 that the two countries began diplomatic relations, and the signing of the 2000 Bilateral Trade Agreement opened the way for economic relations. However, wounds from the war persist between the U.S. and Vietnam, which include questions about missing U.S. MIA/POWs, and Agent Orange contamination in Vietnam. Additionally, the U.S. sees many problems with human rights violations in Vietnam which still cause friction in relations between the two former enemies. Finally, the question of true reconciliation of war-related issues perhaps does not lie between the U.S. and Vietnam, but within the borders of Vietnam—between those who fought for the victors, and those who fought for a failed cause and were summarily sentenced to harsh and often fatal conditions of the re-education camps. Guest Lecturer: Bruce C. McKinney, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Communication Studies, University of North Carolina Wilmington. Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the lecture and add your voice to the conversation. 00:47:00ICERM Radionoconflict resolution,peace,Reconciliation,conflict,violenceVietnam and the United States: Reconciliation from a Distant and Bitter War on ICERM Radio will air Saturday, August 20, 2016 @ 2 PM Eastern Time (New York).http://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/08/13/interfaith-cooperation-an-invitation-for-all-beliefsWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/08/13/interfaith-cooperation-an-invitation-for-all-beliefs/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/08/13/interfaith-cooperation-an-invitation-for-all-beliefsSat, 13 Aug 2016 18:00:00 GMTInterfaith Cooperation: An Invitation for All BeliefsInterfaith Cooperation: An Invitation for All Beliefson ICERM Radio will air Saturday, August 13, 2016 @ 2 PM Eastern Time (New York). 2016 Summer Lecture Series Theme: “Interfaith Cooperation: An Invitation for All Beliefs” Synopsis: This lecture focuses on one of those big things that we are told NEVER to talk about in polite conversation. No, even though it is an election year, the lecture is not going to focus on politics, or money. Today, Elizabeth Sink is going to talk about religion, specifically, interfaith cooperation. she'll start by sharing her story and the personal stake she has in this work. Then, she'll share how students on her campus at Colorado State University, are bravely crossing faith and belief lines and changing the stories we most commonly hear about religion in US America.  Guest Lecturer: Elizabeth Sink, Department of Communication Studies, Colorado State University. Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the lecture and add your voice to the conversation. 00:17:00ICERM Radionocommunication,Acceptance,conflict resolution,Cultural Competence,cultural differencesToday, Elizabeth Sink is going to talk about religion, specifically, interfaith cooperation.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/08/06/intercultural-communication-and-competenceWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/08/06/intercultural-communication-and-competence/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/08/06/intercultural-communication-and-competenceSat, 06 Aug 2016 18:00:00 GMTIntercultural Communication and CompetenceIntercultural Communication and Competence on ICERM Radio will air Saturday, August 6, 2016 @ 2 PM Eastern Time (New York). 2016 Summer Lecture Series Theme: “Intercultural Communication and Competence” Guest Lecturers: Beth Fisher-Yoshida, Ph.D., (CCS), President and CEO of Fisher Yoshida International, LLC; Director and Faculty of the Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution and Co-Executive Director of the Advanced Consortium for Cooperation, Conflict and Complexity (AC4) at the Earth Institute, both at Columbia University; and Director of the Youth Peace and Security Program at AC4. Ria Yoshida, M.A., Director of Communications at Fisher Yoshida International.  Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the lecture and add your voice to the conversation. 01:17:00ICERM Radionointercultural conflict,communication,conflict resolution,problem solving,Cultural CompetenceIntercultural Communication and Competence on ICERM Radio will air Saturday, August 6, 2016 @ 2 PM Eastern Time (New York).http://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/07/30/religion-and-violence-icerm-lecture-by-kelly-james-clarkWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/07/30/religion-and-violence-icerm-lecture-by-kelly-james-clark/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/07/30/religion-and-violence-icerm-lecture-by-kelly-james-clarkSat, 30 Jul 2016 18:00:00 GMTReligion and Violence? ICERM Lecture by Kelly James ClarkReligion and Violence?on ICERM Radio will air Saturday, July 30, 2016 @ 2 PM Eastern Time (New York). 2016 Summer Lecture Series Theme: “Religion and Violence?” Guest Lecturer: Kelly James Clark, Ph.D., Senior Research Fellow at the Kaufman Interfaith Institute at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI; former Professor of Philosophy at Gordon College and Calvin College; and Author and Editor of more than twenty books as well as Author of over fifty articles. Synopsis: “Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris and Maarten Boudry claim that religion and religion alone motivates ISIS and ISIS-like extremists to violence. They claim that other factors such as socio-economic disenfranchisement, unemployment, troubled family backgrounds, discrimination and racism have been repeatedly refuted. Religion, they argue, plays the primary motivational role in the instigation of extremist violence.  Since the claim that religion plays a lesser motivational role in extremist violence is empirically well-supported, Dr. Kelly James Clark thinks such claims are dangerously uninformed.” Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the lecture and add your voice to the conversation. 01:23:00ICERM RadionoReligion,violence,Islam,Christianity,JudaismReligion and Violence? on ICERM Radio will air Saturday, July 30, 2016 @ 2 PM Eastern Time (New York).http://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/07/23/peacebuilding-interventions-and-local-ownershipWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/07/23/peacebuilding-interventions-and-local-ownership/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/07/23/peacebuilding-interventions-and-local-ownershipSat, 23 Jul 2016 18:00:00 GMTPeacebuilding Interventions and Local OwnershipPeacebuilding Interventions and Local Ownershipon ICERM Radio will air Saturday, July 23, 2016 @ 2 PM Eastern Time (New York). 2016 Summer Lecture Series Theme: “Peacebuilding Interventions and Local Ownership” Guest Lecturer: Joseph N. Sany, Ph.D., Technical Advisor in the Civil Society and Peacebuilding Department (CSPD) of FHI 360. Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the lecture and add your voice to the conversation. 01:31:00ICERM Radionopeacebuilding,conflict intervention,peace,war,local populationPeacebuilding Interventions and Local Ownership on ICERM Radio will air Saturday, July 23, 2016 @ 2 PM Eastern Time (New York).http://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/07/16/indigenous-paradigm-alternatives-to-global-crises-when-worldviews-collideWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/07/16/indigenous-paradigm-alternatives-to-global-crises-when-worldviews-collide/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/07/16/indigenous-paradigm-alternatives-to-global-crises-when-worldviews-collideSat, 16 Jul 2016 18:00:00 GMTIndigenous Paradigm Alternatives to Global Crises: When Worldviews CollideIndigenous Paradigm Alternatives to Global Crises: When Worldviews Collideon ICERM Radio will air Saturday, July 16, 2016 @ 2 PM Eastern Time (New York). Join the ICERM Radio talk show, “Lets Talk About It,” for a distinguished lecture on “Indigenous Paradigm Alternatives to Global Crises: When Worldviews Collide” by James Fenelon, Ph.D., Director of Center for Indigenous Peoples Studies and Professor of Sociology, California State University, San Bernardino.  Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the inaugural lecture of the 2016 Summer Lecture Series and add your voice to the conversation. 01:57:00ICERM Radionoindigenous peoples,alternative dispute resolution,paradigm shift,worldviews,global crisisICERM Lecture series will start on July 16, 2016 with a distinguished lecture on "Indigenous Paradigm Alternatives to Global Crises: When Worldviews Collide" byhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/07/09/violent-extremism-how-why-when-and-where-do-people-get-radicalizedWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/07/09/violent-extremism-how-why-when-and-where-do-people-get-radicalized/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/07/09/violent-extremism-how-why-when-and-where-do-people-get-radicalizedSat, 09 Jul 2016 18:00:00 GMTViolent Extremism: How, Why, When and Where do People Get Radicalized?Join the ICERM Radio talk show, “Lets Talk About It,” for an engaging panel discussion on “Violent Extremism: How, Why, When and Where do People Get Radicalized?” featuring three distinguished panelists with expertise on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) and Counter-Terrorism (CT). Mary Hope Schwoebel, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Conflict Resolution Studies, Nova Southeastern University, Florida. Manal Taha, Jennings Randolph Senior Fellow for North Africa, U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP), Washington, D.C. Peter Bauman, Founder & CEO at Bauman Global LLC. We are happy to have these three experts on the ICERM Radio program, “Lets Talk About It.” Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the show and add your voice to the conversation. 01:54:00ICERM Radionoviolence,violent extremism,radicalization,terrorism,counter terrorismJoin the ICERM Radio talk show, “Lets Talk About It,” for an engaging panel discussion on “Violent Extremism: How, Why, When and Where do People Get Radicalizedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/07/02/getting-to-the-heart-of-interfaithWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/07/02/getting-to-the-heart-of-interfaith/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/07/02/getting-to-the-heart-of-interfaithSat, 02 Jul 2016 18:00:00 GMTGetting to the Heart of InterfaithJoin the ICERM Radio talk show, “Lets Talk About It,” for an illuminating discussion on “Getting to the Heart of Interfaith: The Eye-Opening, Hope-Filled Friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi & an Imam,” with Imam Jamal Rahman, a popular speaker on Islam, Sufi spirituality, and interfaith relations, co-founder and Muslim Sufi minister at Seattle's Interfaith Community Sanctuary, Adjunct Faculty at Seattle University, and former host of Interfaith Talk Radio.   In this episode, Imam Jamal Rahman will talk about his “deeply personal journey to interfaith collaboration that offers hope for an inclusive and healing way of being together in the world.” Based on the transforming stories and lived experiences narrated in the book he co-authored with his Interfaith Amigos: “Getting to the Heart of Interfaith: The Eye-Opening, Hope-Filled Friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi & an Imam,” Imam Rahman will talk about “ways we can work together to transcend the differences that have divided us historically.” We are excited to have Imam Jamal Rahman on the ICERM Radio program, “Lets Talk About It.” Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the show and add your voice to the conversation. 01:27:00ICERM Radionointerfaith,eye-opening,hope,friends,pastorJoin the ICERM Radio talk show, “Lets Talk About It,” for an illuminating discussion on “Getting to the Heart of Interfaith: The Eye-Opening, Hope-Filled Friendhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/06/25/dealing-with-history-and-collective-memory-in-conflict-resolutionWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/06/25/dealing-with-history-and-collective-memory-in-conflict-resolution/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/06/25/dealing-with-history-and-collective-memory-in-conflict-resolutionSat, 25 Jun 2016 18:00:00 GMTDealing with History and Collective Memory in Conflict ResolutionJoin the ICERM Radio talk show, “Lets Talk About It,” for an enlightening discussion on “How to Deal with History and Collective Memory in Conflict Resolution” with Cheryl Lynn Duckworth, Ph.D., a professor of conflict resolution at Nova Southeastern University, Florida, USA. Dr. Duckworth’s teaching and research focus on transforming the social, cultural, political and economic causes of war and violence. She regularly lectures and presents workshops on historical memory, peace education, conflict resolution, and qualitative research methods. Among her recent publications are Conflict Resolution and the Scholarship of Engagement, and Teaching About Terror: 9/11 and Collective Memory in US Classrooms, which analyzes the narrative today's students are receiving about 9/11, and the implications of this for global peace and conflict. We are honored to have Dr. Cheryl Duckworth on the ICERM Radio program, “Lets Talk About It.” Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the show and add your voice to the conversation. 01:11:00ICERM Radionohistory,memory,conflict,conflict resolution,violenceLearn how to deal with history and collective memory in conflict resolutionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/06/18/interreligious-conflict-resolutionWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/06/18/interreligious-conflict-resolution/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/06/18/interreligious-conflict-resolutionSat, 18 Jun 2016 18:00:00 GMTInterreligious Conflict ResolutionJoin the ICERM Radio talk show, “Lets Talk About It,” for an illuminating discussion on “Interreligious Conflict Resolution,” with Dr. Mohammed Abu-Nimer, Professor, School of International Service, American University & Senior Adviser, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID).  We are ignited and excited to have Professor Abu-Nimer on the ICERM Radio program, “Lets Talk About It.” Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the show and add your voice to the conversation. 01:35:00ICERM Radionointerfaith,dialogue,Religion,ethnicity,sectarian conflictJoin the ICERM Radio talk show, “Lets Talk About It,” for an illuminating discussion on “Interreligious Conflict Resolution,” with Dr. Mohammed Abu-Nimer, Profehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/06/11/niger-delta-avengers-war-on-oil-installations-in-nigeriaWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/06/11/niger-delta-avengers-war-on-oil-installations-in-nigeria/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/06/11/niger-delta-avengers-war-on-oil-installations-in-nigeriaSat, 11 Jun 2016 18:00:00 GMTNiger Delta Avengers’ War on Oil Installations in NigeriaJoin the ICERM Radio talk show, “Lets Talk About It,” for an enlightening discussion on “The Niger Delta Avengers’ War on Oil Installations in Nigeria,” with Ambassador John Campbell, the Ralph Bunche senior fellow for Africa policy studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in New York, and former United States ambassador to Nigeria from 2004 to 2007.  Ambassador Campbell will share his views on the security, political and economic challenges caused by the Niger Delta Avengers’ War on Oil Installations in Nigeria, the Nigeria's newest militant group from the Niger Delta. The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) claims their “struggle is focused on the liberation of the People of Niger Delta from decades of divisive rule and exclusion.” According to the group, the war is on oil installations: “Operation on Flow of Oil.” We are thrilled to have Ambassador John Campbell on the ICERM Radio program, “Lets Talk About It.” Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the show and add your voice to the conversation. 01:07:00ICERM RadionoNigeria,oil companies,Niger Delta,ethnicity,securityJoin the ICERM Radio talk show for an enlightening discussion on “The Niger Delta Avengers’ War on Oil Installations in Nigeria,” with Ambassador John Campbell,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/05/28/threats-to-global-peace-and-securityWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/05/28/threats-to-global-peace-and-security/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/05/28/threats-to-global-peace-and-securitySat, 28 May 2016 18:00:00 GMTThreats to Global Peace and SecurityJoin the ICERM Radio talk show, “Lets Talk About It,” for an illuminating expert interview and discussion on “Threats to Global Peace and Security.”   In this interview, our experts will share their knowledge on the current threats to global peace and security, existing mechanisms established at the international and national levels to counter these threats, and possible ways to manage the conflicts as well as prevent further escalation in the future. To be discussed in this expert interview include, but not limited to: Civil wars.Terrorism.Nuclear and biological weapons.Transnational organized crime.Small arms and light weapons.Bio-threats.Cyber-attacks.Climate change.01:48:00ICERM Radionobiological weapons,nuclear war,nuclear,Nuclear Weapons,terrorismIn this interview, Dr. Hampson will share his expert knowledge on the current threats to global peace and security, existing mechanisms established at the interhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/05/21/understanding-emerging-conflicts-in-nigeriaWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/05/21/understanding-emerging-conflicts-in-nigeria/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/05/21/understanding-emerging-conflicts-in-nigeriaSat, 21 May 2016 18:00:00 GMTUnderstanding Emerging Conflicts in NigeriaJoin the ICERM Radio talk show, “Lets Talk About It,” for an engaging and inspiring panel discussion on “Emerging Conflicts in Nigeria,” with Oge Onubogu, Program Officer for Africa at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP), and Dr. Kelechi Kalu, Vice Provost of International Affairs and Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Riverside.  Listen to the interview here. You can also dial +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 2:00 PM in Eastern Time (New York Time) to listen to the show and add your voice to the conversation. For this panel, our distinguished panelists, Dr. Kelechi Kalu and Oge Onubogu, will analyze and help us understand the emerging conflicts in Nigeria, particularly: The farmers-herdsmen conflict.The Kaduna State religious preaching law.The continuous agitation for self-determination and independence by the Indigenous People of Biafra.The Boko Haram terrorism.Conflict in the Niger Delta. It is an honor and a high privilege to have Dr. Kelechi Kalu and Oge Onubogu on the ICERM Radio program, “Lets Talk About It.” Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the show and add your voice to the conversation. 01:53:00ICERM Radionoconflict,Nigeria,farmers,herdsmen,Religious FreedomFor this panel discussion, our distinguished panelists, Dr. Kelechi Kalu and Oge Onubogu, will analyze the emerging conflicts in Nigeria.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/05/14/the-trialogue-of-judaism-christianity-and-islamWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/05/14/the-trialogue-of-judaism-christianity-and-islam/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/05/14/the-trialogue-of-judaism-christianity-and-islamSat, 14 May 2016 18:00:00 GMTThe 'Trialogue' of Judaism, Christianity and IslamJoin the ICERM Radio talk show, “Lets Talk About It,” for an illuminating interview with Rev. Fr. Patrick Ryan, SJ, Laurence J. McGinley Professor of Religion and Society at Fordham University, New York. Listen to the interview here. You can also dial +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 2:00 PM in Eastern Time (New York Time) to listen to the show and add your voice to the conversation.   In this episode, our distinguished guest, Fr. Patrick Ryan, will talk about the 'trialogue' of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, a vision that is anchored in his personal and scholastic journey. In alignment with the theme of the ICERM’s 2016 conference, “One God in Three Faiths: Exploring the Shared Values in the Abrahamic Religious Traditions — Judaism, Christianity and Islam,” and as the McGinley Professor of Religion and Society, Fr.  Ryan will talk about the importance of bringing Jews, Christians and Muslims together to engage in intellectual exchange. We are thrilled and excited to have Rev. Fr. Patrick Ryan on the ICERM Radio program, “Lets Talk About It.” Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the show and add your voice to the conversation. 01:26:00ICERM RadionoJudaism,Christianity,Islam,Religion,SocietyIn this episode, our distinguished guest, Fr. Patrick Ryan, will talk about the 'trialogue' of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/05/07/an-introspective-journey-into-negotiation-skillsWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/05/07/an-introspective-journey-into-negotiation-skills/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/05/07/an-introspective-journey-into-negotiation-skillsSat, 07 May 2016 18:00:00 GMTAn Introspective Journey into Negotiation SkillsJoin the ICERM Radio talk show, “Lets Talk About It,” for an inspiring interview with Dr. Dorothy Balancio, Executive Director of the Louis Balancio Organization for Conflict Resolution, and Full Professor and Program Director, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Listen to the interview here. You can also dial +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 2:00 PM in Eastern Time (New York Time) to listen to the show and add your voice to the conversation. In this episode, our esteemed guest, Dr. Dorothy Balancio, will talk about her mediation, negotiation, and other conflict resolution programs at Mercy College and at the Louis Balancio Organization for Conflict Resolution. Dr. Balancio will also talk about her new conflict resolution book, “Managing Conflict: An Introspective Journey to Negotiation Skills,” a book that reminds us of the importance of introspection in the learning and practice of conflict resolution, especially in “the development of negotiation” and mediation skills. We are thrilled to have Dr. Dorothy Balancio on the ICERM Radio program, “Lets Talk About It.” Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the show and add your voice to the conversation. 01:36:00ICERM RadionoNegotiation,mediation,conflict resolution,Introspective Journey,learningDr. Dorothy Balancio will talk about her mediation, negotiation, and other conflict resolution programs and practices.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/04/16/peace-and-conflict-resolution-the-african-perspectiveWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/04/16/peace-and-conflict-resolution-the-african-perspective/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/04/16/peace-and-conflict-resolution-the-african-perspectiveSat, 16 Apr 2016 18:30:00 GMTPeace and Conflict Resolution: The African PerspectiveJoin the ICERM Radio talk show, “Lets Talk About It,” for an inspiring interview with Dr. Ernest Uwazie, Director, Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution & Professor of Criminal Justice at the California State University Sacramento. Listen to the interview here. You can also dial +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 2:30 PM in Eastern Time (New York Time) to listen to the show and add your voice to the conversation. In this episode, our guest, Prof. Ernest Uwazie, will talk about his peace and conflict resolution projects and activities in Africa and within the African Diaspora in the United States. As the Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution celebrates its 25th anniversary of the Africa & Diaspora Conference, Prof. Uwazie will discuss the lessons, best practices and opportunities for peace, security and sustainable development in Africa. It is an honor to have Dr. Ernest Uwazie on the ICERM Radio program, “Lets Talk About It.” Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the show and add your voice to the discussion.   00:42:00ICERM Radionopeace,Africa,conflict resolution,security,warProf. Uwazie will discuss the lessons, best practices and opportunities for peace, security and sustainable development in Africa.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/04/09/the-israeli-palestinian-conflictWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/04/09/the-israeli-palestinian-conflict/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/04/09/the-israeli-palestinian-conflictSat, 09 Apr 2016 18:00:00 GMTThe Israeli-Palestinian ConflictIn the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, entire generations of people have been raised in the state of active hostility between the two groups, which have different ideologies, an interwoven history, and a shared geography.  This episode addresses the enormous challenge this conflict has posed to both the Israelis and the Palestinians, as well as the entire Middle East. With empathy and compassion, our esteemed guest, Dr. Remonda Kleinberg, will share her expert knowledge on the conflict, ways to prevent further violence, and how this inter-generational conflict could be resolved and transformed peacefully. Join the ICERM Radio talk show, “Lets Talk About It,” for an inspiring interview with Dr. Remonda Kleinberg, Professor of International and Comparative Politics and International Law at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, and the Director of the Graduate Program in Conflict Management and Resolution. It is an honor to have Dr. Kleinberg on the ICERM Radio program, “Lets Talk About It.” Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the show and add your voice to the discussion. 01:59:00ICERM RadionoIsrael,Palestine,Israeli-Palestinian conflict,violence,warDiscussing the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict with Empathy and Compassionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/04/02/strategic-planning-for-human-rightsWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/04/02/strategic-planning-for-human-rights/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/04/02/strategic-planning-for-human-rightsSat, 02 Apr 2016 18:00:00 GMTStrategic Planning for Human RightsBy addressing the fundamental challenges to the promotion and protection of human rights in countries around the world, this episode will inspire, empower and equip human rights activists, peace advocates and conflict resolution practitioners to continue to change the world by eliminating human rights abuses, including torture and other forms of violence against humanity. Join the ICERM Radio talk show, “Lets Talk About It,” for an inspiring interview with Douglas Johnson, the Director of the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and a Lecturer in Public Policy. It is an honor to have Douglas on the ICERM Radio program, “Lets Talk About It.” Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the show and add your voice to the discussion. 01:45:00ICERM Radionohuman rights,torture,violence against humanity,peace,warThis episode will inspire, empower and equip human rights activists, peace advocates and conflict resolution practitioners to continue to change the world.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/03/26/peace-farmer-building-a-culture-of-peace-with-the-grandson-of-mahatma-gandhiWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/03/26/peace-farmer-building-a-culture-of-peace-with-the-grandson-of-mahatma-gandhi/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/03/26/peace-farmer-building-a-culture-of-peace-with-the-grandson-of-mahatma-gandhiSat, 26 Mar 2016 18:00:00 GMTPeace Farmer: Building a Culture of Peace with the Grandson of Mahatma GandhiIn this episode, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Arun Gandhi, will share his vision of world peace, a vision rooted in nonviolence activism and the transformation of the opponent through love. Join the ICERM Radio talk show, “Lets Talk About It,” for an inspiring interview and a life-changing-conversation with Arun Gandhi, the fifth grandson of India’s legendary leader, Mohandas K. “Mahatma” Gandhi. Growing up under the discriminatory apartheid laws of South Africa, Arun was beaten by “white” South Africans for being too black and “black” South Africans for being too white; so, he sought eye-for-an-eye justice. However, he learned from his parents and grandparents that justice does not mean revenge, it means transforming the opponent through love and suffering. Arun’s grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi, taught him to understand nonviolence through understanding violence. “If we know how much passive violence we perpetrate against one another we will understand why there is so much physical violence plaguing societies and the world,” Gandhi said. Through daily lessons, Arun says, he learned about violence and about anger. Arun shares these lessons all around the world, and is a visionary speaker at high level meetings including the United Nations, educational institutions, and social gatherings. We are privileged to have Arun on the ICERM Radio program, “Lets Talk About It.” Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the show and add your voice to the discussion. 01:52:00ICERM Radionononviolence,peace,violence,justice,conflict resolutionIn this episode, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Arun Gandhi, will share his vision of world peace, a vision rooted in nonviolence activism and the transformatihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/03/19/building-international-mediation-impact-on-peacemaking-in-new-york-cityWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/03/19/building-international-mediation-impact-on-peacemaking-in-new-york-city/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/03/19/building-international-mediation-impact-on-peacemaking-in-new-york-citySat, 19 Mar 2016 18:00:00 GMTBuilding International Mediation: Impact on Peacemaking in New York CityIn this episode, Brad Heckman will talk about his years promoting peace abroad and how his experience working in many countries has contributed to the development of mediation and other conflict resolution programs in New York City.  Join the ICERM Radio talk show, “Lets Talk About It,” for an inspiring interview and a conversation with Brad Heckman, Chief Executive Officer of New York Peace Institute, one of the largest community mediation services globally. Brad Heckman is also an Adjunct Professor at New York University's Center for Global Affairs, where he received the Excellence in Teaching Award.  He serves on the boards of the National Association for Community Mediation, the New York State Dispute Resolution Association, and was a founding Trustee of the New York City Peace Museum. Brad has trained labor unions, the NYPD, NASA, community organizations, United Nations programs, emerging women leaders in the Persian Gulf, and corporations in more than twenty countries. His trainings are known for their incorporation of his own illustrations, pop culture, humor and theater, as can be seen in his TEDx Talk, Mindfully Getting in the Middle. Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the show and add your voice to the discussion. 01:57:00ICERM RadionoBrad Heckman,mediation,conflict resolution,conflict,warThis episode examines international mediation and peacebuilding programs and how these have inspired the conflict resolution community in New Yorkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/03/12/global-child-trafficking-the-hidden-human-tragedy-of-our-timeCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/03/12/global-child-trafficking-the-hidden-human-tragedy-of-our-time/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/03/12/global-child-trafficking-the-hidden-human-tragedy-of-our-timeSat, 12 Mar 2016 19:00:00 GMTGlobal Child Trafficking: The Hidden Human Tragedy of Our TimeJoin the conversation "live" with Giselle Rodriguez, the State Outreach Coordinator for the Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking.  As the State Outreach Coordinator, Giselle has trained staff members in numerous code enforcement, law enforcement, faith based organizations, health care providers, and Social service providers. She has also been able to go to various schools, shelters and churches to educate the youth on the issue of human trafficking.  Giselle is also the Founder of the Tampa Bay Rescue and Restore Coalition, which aims to improve the types of services trafficking victims are entitled to.  Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the show and add your voice to the discussion. 01:40:00ICERM Radionohuman trafficking,child trafficking,tragedy,slavery,TraffickingAn ICERM Radio Special Broadcast on Global Child Traffickinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/03/05/mental-health-care-for-war-survivorsWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/03/05/mental-health-care-for-war-survivors/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/03/05/mental-health-care-for-war-survivorsSat, 05 Mar 2016 19:00:00 GMTMental Health Care for War SurvivorsThis episode focuses on the numerous challenges trauma survivors face in fragile and vulnerable regions of the world, especially in countries emerging from armed conflict and war. In post-war regions, many victims of violence, war and torture who suffer from severe posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are likely to have their rights violated, and are often left unprotected from, and exposed to, a continuum of violence perpetrated against them. Through the assistance of mental health care, many individuals have been able to find ways of healing from the atrocities committed against them. With the understanding of the needs of victims, many activists have also been advocating for laws and mandates to better protect the most vulnerable. In this episode, we will talk to Dr. Ken Wilcox, who has had the opportunity to work on the ground in many post-war countries, particularly in Cambodia, in order to get a first-hand account of the benefits of mental health and its implementation in nations effected by violence perpetrated not only by non-state actors, but also by their own governments. Join the conversation "live" with Dr. Ken Wilcox, Clinical Psychologist, Advocate and Philanthropist from Miami Beach. Florida, and make your views known to the world.  Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 2 PM in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the show and add your voice to the discussion. 01:37:00ICERM Radionotrauma,war,violence,mental health,healingThis episode focuses on the numerous challenges trauma survivors face in fragile and vulnerable regions of the world, especially in countries emerging from armehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/02/27/law-genocide-and-conflict-resolutionWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/02/27/law-genocide-and-conflict-resolution/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/02/27/law-genocide-and-conflict-resolutionSat, 27 Feb 2016 19:00:00 GMTLaw, Genocide and Conflict ResolutionThis episode focuses on the violations of national and international laws during ethnic and religious wars, and how conflicts with ethnic and religious elements could be resolved to create a pathway for peace and security. The interview will be based on relevant lessons learned from Dr. Peter Maguire's work in Cambodia and how his findings on the Cambodian genocide (1975 - 1979) could help us understand what happened (or what is currently happening) in other countries where genocides and ethnic cleansing have occurred or are occurring. To be briefly referenced in the conversation are the genocide of Indigenous Americans (1492-1900), Greek genocide (1915 – 1918), Armenian genocide (1915 – 1923), Assyrian genocide (1915-1923), the Holocaust (1933-1945), Romani Genocide (1935-1945), Nigerian civil war and the massacres of the Biafran people (1967-1970), Bangladesh genocide (1971), massacres of Hutus in Burundi (1972), Rwandan genocide (1994), Bosnian genocide (1995), the Darfur War in Sudan (2003 - 2010), and the ongoing genocide in Syria and Iraq. From a general perspective, we will examine how the international laws have been violated, as well as the ineffectiveness of the international community in preventing genocides before they occurred and their failure in bringing some of the perpetrators to justice. In the end, efforts will be made to discuss how the other types of conflict resolution (diplomacy, mediation, dialogue, arbitration, and so on), could be utilized to prevent or resolve conflicts with ethnic and religious components.  Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 2 pm in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the show and add your voice to the discussion. 01:36:00ICERM Radionogenocide,war,ethnic cleansing,religious war,sectarian warThis episode focuses on the violations of national and international laws during ethnic and religious wars.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/02/20/living-together-in-peace-and-harmony-the-nigerian-experienceCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/02/20/living-together-in-peace-and-harmony-the-nigerian-experience/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2016/02/20/living-together-in-peace-and-harmony-the-nigerian-experienceSat, 20 Feb 2016 19:00:00 GMTLiving Together in Peace and Harmony: The Nigerian ExperienceThe episode will explore and discuss how to live together in peace and harmony, especially in Nigeria. The episode will primarily focus on how to constructively and positively transform tribal, ethnic, religious, sectarian and faith based conflicts in order to create a path for peace, harmony, unity, development and security. Drawing on relevant conflict resolution theories, research findings, and lessons learned in different countries, the host and contributors to this show will analyze ethnic and religious conflicts in Nigeria, and propose conflict resolution methods and processes that could be applied to contain violence and restore peace and harmony.  Tune in by calling +1- (323) 642-1236 on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 2 pm in Eastern Time (New York time, U.S.A.) to listen to the show and add your voice to the discussion. 02:00:00ICERM RadionoNigeria,ethnic conflict,religious conflict,Biafra conflict,Boko HaramThe episode will focus primarily on the "Roots of ethnic and religious conflict in Nigeria" and how these conflicts could be transformed to create a pathway forhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2014/03/14/witness-to-transformation-my-years-at-the-united-nationsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2014/03/14/witness-to-transformation-my-years-at-the-united-nations/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2014/03/14/witness-to-transformation-my-years-at-the-united-nationsFri, 14 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTWitness to Transformation: My years at the United NationsICERM Book Review Program. We are happy to announce the review of "Witness to Transformation: My years at the United Nations", a candid and illuminating memoir written by Ambassador Shola Omoregie, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Africa Peace Support, and Former Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Guinea- Bissau and Head of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNOGBIS).  Date:  Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 8:00 pm in EST, New York. Host: Chavie Brumer. Guest and Author: Ambassador Shola Omoregie. The memoir provides glimpses from the vantage point of someone who had seen action in the Front Line States in Southern Africa; of being at the heart of the United Nations Secretariat in New York at a critical time, including personally witnessing the inner dynamics of the Security Council; and of leading critical field assignments in Angola, Botswana and Guinea-Bissau, while also undertaking United Nations Ad Hoc assignments. It also offers lessons learned from his direct experiences as a United Nations expert and as a consultant for the African Union, to which he provided technical and political expertise during the establishment of its Peace and Security Council. This contribution, therefore, comes from someone who has observed developments at close quarters at the international level, including the transformation in the Security Council following the end of the Cold War. This fascinating multi-disciplinary memoir will be of special interest to policy makers, students on a broad range of academic disciplines and others with interest in, and committed to multilateral diplomacy in a multifaceted international system. To listen to the show, please stay on this page. To share your views or ask questions dial +1-(347) 989-8294 or join the chat room. 01:56:00ICERM RadionoUnited Nations,Nigeria,Nigeria Civil War,Shola Omoregie,BotswanaICERM Book Review Program. We are happy to announce the review of "Witness to Transformation: My years at the United Nations", a candid and illuminating memoirhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2014/03/10/the-hour-of-sunlight-one-palestinians-journey-from-prisoner-to-peacemakerEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2014/03/10/the-hour-of-sunlight-one-palestinians-journey-from-prisoner-to-peacemaker/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2014/03/10/the-hour-of-sunlight-one-palestinians-journey-from-prisoner-to-peacemakerMon, 10 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTThe Hour of Sunlight: One Palestinian's Journey from Prisoner to PeacemakerICERM Book Review Program. We are thrilled to announce the review of “The Hour of Sunlight: One Palestinian's Journey from Prisoner to Peacemaker “, an award winning book written by Sami Al Jundi and Jen Marlowe. Date:  Sunday, March 9, 2014 at 8:00 pm in EST, New York. Host: Maurice Q. Robinson, Esq., PHR Guest and Author: Jen Marlowe The Hour of Sunlight describes Sami Al Jundi’s extraordinary metamorphosis from a militant to a passionate advocate of nonviolence and peaceful reconciliation. Born to a family of Palestinian refugees in the Old City of Jerusalem, Sami was only five years old when Israeli soldiers took over his home after the 1967 war. His family began life again as refugees in another part of the Old City. In moving detail Sami describes how these and other realities (and indignities) of his early years caused his radicalization. Following his arrest, Sami was bound and tortured for weeks by the Israeli General Security Service before beginning his ten-year prison sentence. Ironically, it was in an Israeli jail that his personal transformation began: Sami was welcomed into a highly organized, democratic community of political prisoners who required that members of their cell read, engage in political discourse on topics ranging from global revolutions to Russian literature. In the prison library, Sami found a book on Mahatma Gandhi. He was struck by one story in particular—a Hindu man who had murdered a Muslim baby came to Gandhi seeking repentance. Gandhi told him that there was one way that he could find peace again; he must raise a Muslim orphan for twenty years. It took two decades to build a life, Sami reflected, but only seconds to destroy one. To listen to the show, please stay on this page. To share your views or ask questions dial +1-(347) 989-8294.  01:11:00ICERM RadionoThe Hour of Sunlight,ICERM Radio,Palestine,Israel,Israeli-Palestinian coexistenceICERM Book Review Program. We are thrilled to announce the review of “The Hour of Sunlight: One Palestinian's Journey from Prisoner to Peacemaker “, an award whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2014/02/27/dominican-republic--haiti-relationsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2014/02/27/dominican-republic--haiti-relations/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2014/02/27/dominican-republic--haiti-relationsThu, 27 Feb 2014 01:00:00 GMTDominican Republic - Haiti RelationsJoin us for another episode of ICERM Radio Panel Discussion Broadcast. Theme: Dominican Republic - Haiti Relations Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 8:00 pm in Eastern Time, New York.  Featuring two outstanding experts: Professor Silvio Torres-Saillant, founder of the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute, Professor in the English Department, formerly headed the Latino-Latin American Studies Program in the College of Arts and Sciences, Syracuse University and co-founder, La Casita Cultural Center, an organization opened in the Near West Side of the City of Syracuse with the mission to create bridges of communication, collaboration, and exchange linking Syracuse University with the Latino population of the city and promoting the Hispanic heritages of Central New York. Jocelyn McCalla, human rights activist and expert, founder of the Haitian Studies Association, former Executive Director of the National Coalition for Haitian Rights, and of the New Jersey Immigration Policy Network, and former Board member of the National Immigration Forum, the NY Immigration Coalition, as well as former Advisory Board member of Human Rights Watch/Americas. The Panelists will be discussing the emerging conflicts between the two neighboring countries in the island and practical ways to prevent and manage similar conflicts in the future. Central to this Panel discussion broadcast is the DR’s Constitutional Court ruling on the question of “Citizenship rights to Dominicans born primarily of Haitian immigrant parents in the Dominican Republic”. Stay tuned for an exciting and inspiring broadcast. To listen to the show, please stay on this page. To share your views or ask questions dial +1-(347) 989-8294. You can also join the chat room discussion to share your views: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/flashchat/chat.aspx?HostUserURL=icermradio   01:46:00ICERM RadionoDominican Republic,Haiti,immigration,Dominican- Haitian populations,citizenship rightsJoin us for another episode of ICERM Radio Panel Discussion Broadcast. Theme: Dominican Republic - Haiti Relations Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 8:00http://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2014/02/14/misunderstood-myanmar--a-review-of-dr-koh-kim-sengs-bookBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2014/02/14/misunderstood-myanmar--a-review-of-dr-koh-kim-sengs-book/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2014/02/14/misunderstood-myanmar--a-review-of-dr-koh-kim-sengs-bookFri, 14 Feb 2014 01:00:00 GMTMisunderstood Myanmar - A Review of Dr Koh Kim Seng's BookYou are invited to the ICERM Radio Book Review Program.   Date: Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 8:00 pm in EST, New York.  Host: Chavie Brumer. Guest and Author: Dr Koh Kim Seng. We are happy to announce the review of "Misunderstood Myanmar – An Introspective Study Of A Southeast Asian State In Transition". Join us to listen to the untold stories about Myanmar as Dr. Koh Seng talks about his extensive field work in Myanmar, and reports on his close encounters with the military Junta, and with business and bureaucratic elites. “This book argues that to understand the vicissitudes of Myanmar’s recent history and the behavior of its generals one has to grasp the dynamic interaction (struggle even) between, on one hand, its external environment (milieu exterieur), including the disgruntled diaspora alongside the U.S. led international community, and on the other, the internal environment (milieu interieur) consisting of the generals’ ideological orientation in politics and economics which , the author argues, exceptionally , still draws from a well of adverse colonial experiences and betrayals, as well as from religion and culture. ‘Exceptionally’ because unlike other developing states Myanmar has been isolated from the international world for so long that those same internal factors have crystallized and come to take on a significance which, arguably,  exceeds the role played by history, culture and religion in other parts of the world." To listen to the show, please stay on this page. To ask questions, dial +1-(347) 989-8294 or join the chat discussion.  01:51:00ICERM RadionoMyanmar,Dr Koh Kim Seng,Myanmar Government,ICERM Radio,Aung San Suu KyiYou are invited to the ICERM Radio Book Review Program.   Date: Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 8:00 pm in EST, New York.  Host: Chavie Brumer. Guest and Authhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2014/01/17/ethnic-and-religious-conflicts-in-south-sudan-the-car-the-drc-and-nigeriaEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2014/01/17/ethnic-and-religious-conflicts-in-south-sudan-the-car-the-drc-and-nigeria/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2014/01/17/ethnic-and-religious-conflicts-in-south-sudan-the-car-the-drc-and-nigeriaFri, 17 Jan 2014 00:30:00 GMTEthnic and Religious Conflicts in South Sudan, the CAR, the DRC and NigeriaYou are invited to the ICERM Radio Panel Discussion Broadcast. Theme: Ethno-Religious Conflicts in South Sudan, the CAR, the DRC and Nigeria: Encouraging Aspects within the Chaos Date: Thursday, January 16 2014 at 7:30 pm in EST, New York. Every community, whether village or nation, is an expression of the consciousness of that community in that place and time. This consciousness affects the communities’ identity, perspectives, and so their interaction with each other and the outside world. This week, we are honored to have an exceptional panel of experts whose knowledge and expertise can help bring a deeper understanding of the individual and collective consciousness at work breeding & feeding conflict in South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic, and Nigeria. Within the chaos, even in the direst situations, there are adaptive strategies at play. There is an emergent thinking that is working; there are individuals and budding paradigms that hold promise. In the next hour, we hope to gain new insights into that which offers us hope & inspires optimism for Africa. Overarching questions: Where do these healthy strategies emerge from? What can we do to foster these ideas? Support these individuals? Nurture these adaptive paradigms? Experts / Panelists Dr. Mwangi S. Kimenyi Modem Lawson-Betum Prof. John Mukum Mbaku Ambassador Shola J. Omoregie Agiri Chris JN Esq Prof. René Lemarchand To listen to the show, please stay on this page. To ask questions dial +1-(347) 989-8294. 01:47:00ICERM RadionoSouth Sudan,Democratic Republic of Congo,Central African Republic,Nigeria,Ethnic conflictYou are invited to the ICERM Radio Panel Discussion Broadcast. Theme: Ethno-Religious Conflicts in South Sudan, the CAR, the DRC and Nigeria: Encouraging Aspechttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/12/31/cultivating-a-consciousness-of-mindful-livingEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/12/31/cultivating-a-consciousness-of-mindful-living/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/12/31/cultivating-a-consciousness-of-mindful-livingTue, 31 Dec 2013 01:00:00 GMTCultivating a Consciousness of Mindful LivingJoin us for this episode of ICERM Radio as we discuss “Mindful Giving: Giving out of love, not out of duty” with Dr. Ani Kalayjian.  Stay on this page to listen to the show live. Date: Monday, December 30, 2013 at 8 pm in ET, New York.  “If instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend,  that would be giving as the angels give.” - George Macdonald. Dr. Ani Kalayjian is a psychology professor, American Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, logotherapeutic psychotherapist, traumatologist, Genocide Scholar, conflict resolution expert, researcher, community organizer, and international consultant. She is the recipient of the Honorary Doctor of Science Degree from her Alma Mate, Long Island University in NYC. She has over twenty years of experience in disaster management, mass-trauma interventions & conflict resolution; twenty years of university teaching experience (both grad. & undergrad levels) and she has been psychotherapist in practice in both NY/NJ for 25 yrs. She was awarded: the Outstanding Alumni of the year Award from Teachers College, Columbia University (2007); the Honorary Human Rights Award by ANA (2010), as well as elected a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine (2010). Currently she is teaching a special graduate course on Forgiveness: Clinical, self, familial, social and peace perspectives at Teachers College, Columbia University. Do you have questions, something or a story to share with us, please dial: +1-(347) 989-8294 to talk with the Host and Guest.  01:20:00ICERM RadionoICERM Radio,Ani Kalayjian,Gifts,holidays,MindfulnessJoin us for this episode of ICERM Radio as we discuss “Mindful Giving: Giving out of love, not out of duty” with Dr. Ani Kalayjian.  Stay on this page to listehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/12/04/human-dignity-humiliation-and-violent-conflictEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/12/04/human-dignity-humiliation-and-violent-conflict/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/12/04/human-dignity-humiliation-and-violent-conflictWed, 04 Dec 2013 16:00:00 GMTHuman Dignity, Humiliation and Violent ConflictJoin us for another edition of ICERM Radio. Stay on this page to listen. In this episode, Dr. Evelin Lindner and Dr. Linda Hartling will draw our attention to their work on Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies (HumanDHS), a global transdisciplinary fellowship of concerned academics, practitioners, activists, artists, and others, who collaborate in a spirit of mutual support to understand the complex dynamics of dignity and humiliation. Their goal is to stimulate systemic change - globally and locally - to open space for mutual respect and esteem to take root and grow, thus ending humiliating practices and breaking cycles of humiliation while advancing dignity throughout the world. Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 11 am in ET New York. Evelin Lindner is the founding president of Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies (HumanDHS). Dr. Lindner has a dual education as a Medical Doctor and a Psychologist, with two Ph.D.s. (Dr. med. and Dr. psychol.). She lives and teaches globally. Among others, she is also a research fellow at the University of Oslo since 1997, affiliated with Columbia University in New York City since 2001 (with the Advanced Consortium on Cooperation, Conflict, and Complexity, AC4), and with the Maison des Sciences de l'Homme in Paris since 2003.  Linda M. Hartling, Ph.D., is the Director of Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies (HumanDHS). Dr. Hartling is the past Associate Director of the Jean Baker Miller Training Institute (JBMTI), part of the Wellesley Centers for Women (WCW) at Wellesley College in Massachusetts, the largest women’s research center in the United States.  Dr. Hartling holds a doctoral degree in clinical/community psychology and has published papers on Relational-Cultural Theory, workplace practices, resilience, substance abuse prevention, and the psychological and social impact of humiliation.    01:51:00ICERM RadionoHuman Dignity and Humiliation Studies,Evelin Lindner,Linda Hartling,ICERM Radio,Violent ConflictJoin us for another edition of ICERM Radio. Stay on this page to listen. In this episode, Dr. Evelin Lindner and Dr. Linda Hartling will draw our attention tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/11/06/conflict-resolution-in-africa--role-of-the-united-nationsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/11/06/conflict-resolution-in-africa--role-of-the-united-nations/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/11/06/conflict-resolution-in-africa--role-of-the-united-nationsWed, 06 Nov 2013 19:00:00 GMTConflict Resolution in Africa - Role of the United NationsICERM Radio invites you to tune in for its Lecture Program on Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding in Africa - The Role of the United Nations; Featuring Ambassador Shola Jonathan Omoregie, Former Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Guinea-Bissau and Head of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNOGBIS).  Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 2 pm in ET New York.  Ambassador Shola Omoregie is founder and Chief Operating Officer of the Africa Peace Support, LLC, an international consulting firm with a focus on political and security consultancy.  A former career diplomat at the United Nations, Ambassador Omoregie is an expert on the United Nations Security Council and peace operations having had a dedicated and distinguished service at the United Nations spanning over three decades. From January to March 2010, he led an International Team of Consultants to review ten African Union Political Liaison Offices/Missions in Africa. He currently moderates seminars organized by United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in Multilateral Diplomacy, which strengthens Member States capacities and helps them to perform effectively in the United Nations. From October 2006 - December 2008, he served as the Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in Guinea-Bissau and Head of United Nations Peace-building Support office in Guinea-Bissau (UNOGBIS). Prior to this, he was Chief of Branch of the United Nations Security Council Practices and Charter Research Branch in the Security Council Affairs Division of the Department of Political Affairs, and had also served in the Sanctions and Secretariat Branches of the Security Council Affairs Division. 01:25:00ICERM RadionoConflict Resolution in Africa,Peacebuilding,United Nations,ICERM Radio,Shola OmoregieICERM Radio invites you to tune in for its Lecture Program on Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding in Africa - The Role of the United Nations; Featuring Ambasshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/10/30/the-politics-of-memory-in-the-great-lakesEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/10/30/the-politics-of-memory-in-the-great-lakes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/10/30/the-politics-of-memory-in-the-great-lakesWed, 30 Oct 2013 20:00:00 GMTThe Politics of Memory in the Great Lakes ICERM Radio invites you to its Lecture Program on The Politics of Memory in the Great Lakes;  Featuring René Lemarchand, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida.  Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 4 pm in ET New York.  This lecture will cover Rwanda, Burundi and Eastern Congo, and will try to show how memorial phenomena (memory distorted, thwarted or falsified) continue to raise obstacles to peaceful co-existence in the region. In grappling with memorial issues, Prof. René Lemarchand draws heavily on Ricoeur's insights. His magnum opus on memory is an important contribution. René Lemarchand is Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida. He has written extensively on the history and politics of the Great Lakes region of Central Africa. His book on RWANDA AND BURUNDI (1970), received the Herskovits Award from the African Studies Association. His latest works include THE DYNAMICS OF VIOLENCE IN CENTRAL AFRICA (2009) and an edited volume on FORGOTTEN GENOCIDES: OBLIVION, DENIAL AND MEMORY (2012). He served as regional advisor on governance and democracy with USAID, first in Abidjan (1992-1996) and then in Accra (1996-1998). He served as visiting lecturer at the University of California at Berkeley, Brown University, Smith College, Concordia University (Montreal) and the Universities of Helsinki, Copenhagen, Bordeaux and Antwerp. Join us to share your views/experiences or to ask Prof. René Lemarchand your questions. To participate, dial: +1-(347) 989-8294 when the show is on. International calls are accepted.   01:18:00ICERM RadionoPolitics of Memory,Great Lakes Region,Rene Lemarchand,genocide,ethnic cleansingICERM Radio invites you to its Lecture Program on The Politics of Memory in the Great Lakes;  Featuring René Lemarchand, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Politicahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/10/29/transforming-tragedy-and-trauma-into-healingEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/10/29/transforming-tragedy-and-trauma-into-healing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/10/29/transforming-tragedy-and-trauma-into-healingTue, 29 Oct 2013 15:00:00 GMTTransforming Tragedy And Trauma Into HealingJoin us for another edition of ICERM Radio.  For this episode, we shall discuss "Reconciliation and Forgiveness after Deadly Violence: Transforming Tragedy and Trauma into Healing» with Dr. Ani Kalayjian, Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress and President, Association for Trauma Outreach & Prevention.  Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 11 am in ET New York.  Founded in 1990, the Association for Trauma Outreach & Prevention (ATOP), partners of Meaningfulword, has achieved international recognition as a leader in training humanitarian outreach professionals as well as responding to two decades of global and local disasters.   Meaningfulworld Humanitarian Outreach teams make a daily difference in people's lives helping to transform tragedy and trauma into healing through post trauma growth, guidance and meaning-making through a new world view.  Ask yourself ...Ask your friends...Ask your colleagues... What makes your world more meaningful? Join us to share your views/experiences or to ask Dr. Ani Kalayjian your questions. To participate, dial: +1-(347) 989-8294 when the show is on. International calls will be accepted.  01:20:00ICERM RadionoAni Kalayjian,tragedy and trauma,Reconciliation and Forgiveness,Deadly Violence,HealingJoin us for another edition of ICERM Radio.  For this episode, we shall discuss "Reconciliation and Forgiveness after Deadly Violence: Transforming Tragedy andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/10/16/the-citizen-to-citizen-public-peace-processEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/10/16/the-citizen-to-citizen-public-peace-process/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/10/16/the-citizen-to-citizen-public-peace-processWed, 16 Oct 2013 18:00:00 GMTThe Citizen-To-Citizen Public Peace ProcessWith Libby and Len Traubman, Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 2:00pm in EDT New York  "There are some things only governments can do, such as negotiating binding agreements. But there are some things that only citizens outside government can do, such as changing human relationships." Dr. Harold Saunders, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, and Negotiator of the Camp David Accords. Many people "want" peace but not relationships. This cannot be, as defined in the 2012 award-winning documentary film -- DIALOGUE IN NIGERIA: Muslims & Christians Creating Their Future. In the film, Nigerian Dr. Emmanuel Ande Ivorgba defined that the greatest killer of people and creativity -- and cause of wars -- is not HIV but HRV -- Human Relationship Deficiency Virus. Ivorgba defined the root cause of most human crises as rooted in a Poverty of Relationships and a famine of communication skills. Everyone wants to be heard, yet people are far less interested in listening. The quality of listening around the planet is poor. Fortunately there is on Earth a new breed of young adult citizens who refuse to be enemies and insist on engaging. These new Artisans of Communication have the will and skill to listen that gives them the power to transform human relationships and re-direct history. This radio show will describe more about these communication skills that begin at home and affect families, schools, businesses, and the birth of a true, sustainable global community of cooperation.  01:36:00ICERM RadionoLibby and Len Traubman,Interfaith Dialogue,Ethnic Conflict,Religious Conflict,Mediation and Public Peace ProcessWith Libby and Len Traubman, Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 2:00pm in EDT New York  "There are some things only governments can do, such as negotiating bindinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/09/25/introducing-icerm-radio-a-global-peace-networkEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/09/25/introducing-icerm-radio-a-global-peace-network/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/icermradio/2013/09/25/introducing-icerm-radio-a-global-peace-networkWed, 25 Sep 2013 15:00:00 GMTIntroducing ICERM Radio: A Global Peace Network An objective evaluation of the history of the world and current events reveal the frequent, incessant and violent nature of ethnic and religious conflicts in countries around the globe. In the words of Donald Horowitz, “ethnic violence since World War II has claimed more than ten million lives, and in the last two decades ethnic conflict has become especially widespread. Ethnicity is at the center of politics in country after country, a potent source of challenges to the cohesion of states and of international tension”. Recent violence around the world demonstrates that religious conflicts are growing more intense. Confronted by these facts, many people have been engaged for a long time in the quest to understand the role of ethnicity and religion in human conflict. Important questions have emerged that seek to recognize and explore these roles in hopes of better understanding the causal relationship between ethnic or religious differences and violent conflict. Committed to the mission of developing alternative methods of preventing, resolving, and educating people about inter-ethnic and inter-religious conflicts in countries around the world, the International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation (ICERM) has adopted a unique, comprehensive and coordinated approach to address ethnic and religious conflicts through its online radio project, ICERM Radio. This episode is therefore aimed at introducing ICERM Radio to the world. As a global peace network dedicated to promoting inter-ethnic and inter-religious cooperation, ICERM Radio shall feature programs that inform, educate, engage, mediate, and heal. Broadcasting from New York City, the cultural melting pot of the world; join us to listen to news, lectures, dialogue, documentary interviews, book reviews, and music. 01:51:00ICERM RadionoICERM Radio,Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation,ethnic conflict,religious conflict,inter-ethnic and inter-religious cooperationAn objective evaluation of the history of the world and current events reveal the frequent, incessant and violent nature of ethnic and religious conflicts in c