Since 2021, the Healing the Wounds of Slavery project has been recognised as an important initiative of UNESCO Routes of Enslaved Peoples. This work focuses on advancing collective healing, social justice and global well-being. Therefore, the default website URL is https://collective-healing.com yet existing links to the site will still work. Thank you.
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Int’l Webinar on Public Health Policy-Making in Africa: What Lessons to be Learnt from the COVID-19 Pandemic? 28 October 2022, 08:00 – 11:00 GMT (UTC)
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11-12 May 2022 Int’l Symposium on African Endogenous Governance
“Revisiting Theories and Practices of Endogenous Governance in Africa” Co-Convened by Afrospectives and Global Humanity for Peace Institute took place on Zoom on 11-12 May 2022 at 14.00 - 18.00 UK (Summer) Time. Read about the Symposium below. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SYMPOSIUM FLYER. Africa, the continent where humanity created its first communities, has always had … Continue reading 11-12 May 2022 Int’l Symposium on African Endogenous Governance
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
Global Humanity for Peace Institute
On 18th November 2021, Guerrand-Hermès Foundation for Peace, and University of Wales (Trinity St David) jointly launched Global Humanity for Peace Institute. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Medwin Hughes, and the Chairman of the Guerrand-Hermès Foundation for Peace, Mr Sharif Istvan Horthy, will be leading the Institute's Board of Directors. Scherto Gill has been appointed as the Institute's … Continue reading Global Humanity for Peace Institute
Challenges for White Liberals – Rob Corcoran’s blog
In his most recent blog, Rob Corcoran asks: "Is it possible that the biggest obstacle to racial equity is white liberals who resist risking these privileges and who focus more on performative anti-racism and cultural battles?" He then investigates how structural racism in the US, such as unequal public education finances, and unconscious white supremacist … Continue reading Challenges for White Liberals – Rob Corcoran’s blog
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
Panel Dialogue: “Owning Slavery, Pursuing Justice, Seeking Reconciliation: Lessons from Georgetown and the U.S. Jesuits”
This is a panel dialogue that took place online on April 29, 2021. The background is that in 1838, the Jesuits sold 272 enslaved people, including men, women and children. This was the largest single sale of enslaved people in human history. Some of the proceeds were used to support the development of Georgetown University. … Continue reading Panel Dialogue: “Owning Slavery, Pursuing Justice, Seeking Reconciliation: Lessons from Georgetown and the U.S. Jesuits”
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
Large-Group Psychology: Racism, Societal Divisions, Narcissistic Leaders, and Who We Are Now
A new and updated exploration of large-group psychology from world-renowned psychoanalyst Dr Vamik D. Volkan. This timely book investigates the underlying psychology of the societal divisions occurring in the world and includes the author’s personal observations and experiences of racism as a ‘voluntary immigrant’ to the US over six decades ago. Large-Group Psychology: Racism, Societal … Continue reading Large-Group Psychology: Racism, Societal Divisions, Narcissistic Leaders, and Who We Are Now
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