Dignity: a new way to look at conflict
Conflict resolution expert Donna Hicks says at the root of all conflicts, there’s a violation of dignity.
Making Peace Visible · Donna Hicks, Jamil Simon
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Show Notes
“Understanding Dignity means understanding a profound aspect of what it means to be human.” - Dr. Donna Hicks
Guest Donna Hicks has worked in conflict resolution around the world, including Israel/Palestine, Sri Lanka, and Northern Ireland. A few years back, she realized that all conflicts shared an essential commonality: someone’s dignity had been violated. This episode explores where dignity violations showed up in the midterm elections, how peacebuilders can partner with the media to have a greater impact, and more
Donna Hicks is an associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University, and a co-founder of the Dignity Index.
Find Donna’s book here.
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Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions, Doyeq, and Podington Bear.
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