Thinking global, living local: Voices in a globalized world

  • paloma de la paz

    La construcción de la paz

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    Abstract: The periods of transition after wars can be terrible, altough they already fall into the category of “peace”. A good example of this are the years after the end of World War II were  an estimated 2.5 millions Germans perished under different circumstances after the allied forces entered Germany. […]

  • El resurgimiento del terrorismo en el Perú

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    Abstract: Many speeches have been given about the importance of people knowing their history, and the issue of armed conflict in Peru is no exception. Two thousand and twelve in particular has been a year in which the issue of terrorism and terrorist group Shining Path has strongly resurfaced. Citizenship […]

  • Esperando con temor la lluvia en Haití

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    Abstract: The rainy season in Haiti will begin in April and it can mean an intensification of the cholera epidemic which has already claimed 7,000 deaths among 520,000 cases. A vaccination program is waiting to be implemented but it’s being delayed due to bureaucratic problems. The epidemic doesn’t seem to […]

  • Recordatorio en el día de la mujer

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    For me, the International Women’s Day, more than a celebration is a reminder. Reminder that women who today enjoy education, a career, professional respect, access to services and media, as well as a life without physical or psychological abuse, have a responsibility towards women that don’t enjoy those privileges in […]

  • En búsqueda de la supervivencia laboral en El Salvador

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    Abstract: In El Salvador, there aren’t many options for students after they finish their high school or university studies. Unemployment or underemployment is quite common, especially for young, fresh graduates with no work experience. Many tend to migrate to the United States where some members of their families already live. […]