Building a Global Healing Alliance 

Throughout April 2024, experienced facilitators from across the world have been brought together by the UNESCO Collective Healing Initiative in a major step towards creating a global healing alliance of community-rooted Collective Healing Facilitators. The UNESCO Collective Healing Capacity Building Programme prepares participants to understand the key theoretical and methodological ideas underpinning the Collective Healing … Continue reading Building a Global Healing Alliance 

7 Dec 2023: Global Healing Architecture: Towards Just Society & Communal Well-Being

New Perspectives on Collective Healing, Social Justice and Well-Being is an exciting international webinar series, jointly hosted by The UNESCO Routes of Enslaved Peoples Project and the Global Humanity for Peace Institute, University of Wales Trinity St David (UWTSD). These webinars are supported by AfroSpectives and Spirit of Humanity Forum.  In this 7th webinar, two esteemed leaders will explore the conditions necessary for … Continue reading 7 Dec 2023: Global Healing Architecture: Towards Just Society & Communal Well-Being

10 Nov 2023: Healing & Repair: Transforming Traumatised Communities

New Perspectives on Collective Healing, Social Justice and Well-Being is an exciting international webinar series, jointly hosted by The UNESCO Routes of Enslaved Peoples Project and the Global Humanity for Peace Institute, University of Wales Trinity St David (UWTSD). These webinars are supported by AfroSpectives and Spirit of Humanity Forum.  In this 6th webinar, Dr. Gail Christopher and Rob Corcoran presented their practical experiences and perspectives drawn … Continue reading 10 Nov 2023: Healing & Repair: Transforming Traumatised Communities

13 July 2023: Healing Reparation, Restoration & Regeneration

The UNESCO Routes of Enslaved Peoples Project and the Global Humanity for Peace Institute, University of Wales Trinity St David (UWTSD), are jointly hosting an exciting international webinar series entitled: New Perspectives on Collective Healing, Social Justice and Well-Being. These webinars are supported by AfroSpectives, and Spirit of Humanity Forum. For the 4th webinar of … Continue reading 13 July 2023: Healing Reparation, Restoration & Regeneration

Special Event on 1st June 2023 during 2nd Session UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent Special Event

On 1st June 2023, during the second session of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, a Special Event was co-created by the UNESCO and the GHfP Institute, featuring our team’s presentations on how the intergenerational dialogue and inquiry has contributed to healing, resilience and well-being. Our partners highlighted the magic of the … Continue reading Special Event on 1st June 2023 during 2nd Session UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent Special Event

11 May 2023: Understanding Intergenerational Trauma

The UNESCO Routes of Enslaved Peoples Project and the Global Humanity for Peace Institute, University of Wales Trinity St David (UWTSD), are jointly hosting an exciting international webinar series entitled: New Perspectives on Collective Healing, Social Justice and Well-Being. The 2nd webinar of the Series featured the presentations from the keynote speakers, Dr Joy DeGruy … Continue reading 11 May 2023: Understanding Intergenerational Trauma

3rd APRIL 2023: UNESCO Webinar Series: Opening Session

The UNESCO Routes of Enslaved Peoples Project and the Global Humanity for Peace Institute, University of Wales Trinity St David (UWTSD), are jointly hosting an exciting international webinar series entitled: New Perspectives on Healing, Justice and Well-Being. In this opening session held on Monday 3rd April on Zoom, Mrs Gabriela Ramos, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for … Continue reading 3rd APRIL 2023: UNESCO Webinar Series: Opening Session

Journal of Genocide Studies and Prevention Special Issue: Mass Atrocity and Collective Healing

This Special Issue brings together five articles from different disciplines. It aims to contribute to the emergent critical voices in research about collective trauma and collective healing by introducing novel perspectives and inviting further debates on the relevant issues evoked. For this reason, the Special Issue focuses on collective healing through a number of prisms. … Continue reading Journal of Genocide Studies and Prevention Special Issue: Mass Atrocity and Collective Healing

26th May 2021 UNESCO Webinar: The Legacy of Slavery, Transgenerational Trauma & Collective Healing

At this exciting international event, the UNESCO Slave Route Project and the Guerrand-Hermès Foundation for Peace Research Institute (GHFP) brought together high-profile speakers and artists to launch “Healing the Wounds of Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and Slavery: Approaches and Practices: A Desk Review.” This timely Report draws together the perspectives of researchers and practitioners to map … Continue reading 26th May 2021 UNESCO Webinar: The Legacy of Slavery, Transgenerational Trauma & Collective Healing

Dr Joy DeGruy on How to Address the Legacy of trans-Atlantic slavery

In this A Narrative of Love conversation, the UNESCO Slave Route Project Advisor, Dr Joy DeGruy, explores what it feels for black African Americans to negotiate the multiple challenges of living in a racist society, including internalised racism, the learned helplessness, and structural dehumanisation. Dr DeGruy also highlights key elements that can move the society towards healing, at both … Continue reading Dr Joy DeGruy on How to Address the Legacy of trans-Atlantic slavery