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In September 2023, we have successfully institutionalized the promotion of a culture of peace in the Philippine jail system through a memorandum circular approved by the Chief of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology. As the implementing arm of the agency, we are glad that we were able to gradually integrate the program, beginning with the capacity building of our personnel. For 2024, there were 14, 609 personnel in the country who were able to complete the peace education course offered via online by the Institute for Economics & Peace while 2 personnel have successfully completed the IEP Ambassador Program. There were 264 personnel who were oriented by the BJMP PCVE Center on the basics of peace education and approved policy in regional offices. There were 115 personnel who have completed the peace education course under the The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) Peace Education Program while 11 have been certified as TPRF program facilitators. Likewise, more than 30, 000 students in various schools and universities nationwide have benefitted the orientation provided by the BJMP P/CVE Center and regional offices as part of its peacebuilding and P/CVE commitments for the country. For 2024, the agency has also conferred 3 Gray Dove Awards for jail facilities which have shown exemplary performance in promoting a culture of peace in the agency. As of today, the BJMP already has 6 Gray Dove awardees. Complementing this annual award is the conduct of MasterPeace painting competition for persons deprived of liberty and songwriting competition every September in harmony with the International Day of Peace. Our gratitude to the UNODC United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Philippines. Two peace education halls have been established in Lipa City Jail Male Dormitory and Quezon City Jail- Female Dormitory. 100% of personnel in Lipa City Jail-MD have undergone the TPRF Peace Education Program through the leadership of Aris Williamere Villaester. Highlighting 2024 is the agreement entered between the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Peace, Reconciliation and Unity and the BJMP for mutual support, cooperation and collaboration to further promote peace, reconciliation and unity within the agency and among persons deprived of liberty and the community. We have also entered into an agreement with the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Center for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism to further promote peace in the community. Congratulations and our gratitude to all our peace partners. Onward.  #2024 #peace #peacebuilding #peaceeducation #positivepeace #bmp #opapru #unodc #iep #tprf #pcve #afp #stronger #together #unity #reconciliation #onward2025

Welcome to the Economics & Peace weekly we bring you curated stories at the intersection of peace, economics, and social progress. This week:▪️What happens next when a terrorist group overthrows a government,▪️NATO and Russia warn of conflict after Ukraine war,▪️humans may not have survived without Neanderthals. 

Last week, Carlos Juárez, IEP Director Mexico, presented the 2024 Mexico Peace Index (MPI) at the Latin University of Mexico in Celaya, Guanajuato. The event brought together over 120 participants—including state officials, mayors, Catholic Church representatives, and National Dialogue for Peace leaders—to explore opportunities for building peace in the region. Discover the full report: https://lnkd.in/g5Rjn8Xk #MexicoPeaceIndex #PositivePeace

🌪️️Last year alone, #NaturalDisasters displaced 32.6 million people across 151 countries. Findings from the Ecological Threat Report 2024 reveal that there are areas in almost every global region that face high or very high levels of risk from natural events, a trend set to escalate as #ClimateChange progresses. As we navigate these challenges, the importance of climate resilience and disaster preparedness cannot be overstated. ➡️Full report https://lnkd.in/gV_UyCTM

Welcome to the IEP Economics & Peace Newsletter where we bring you curated stories at the intersection of peace, economics, and social progress. This week:▪️What will happen to millions of Syrian refugees?▪️43,000 troops killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says ▪️Countries in debt swaps for nature and climate.

IEP Ambassador Akash Pandey harnesses #Art and IEP’s #PositivePeace Framework to engage youths in #Nepal. Through innovative workshops, he connects peacefulness with climate advocacy and community resilience. ➡️https://lnkd.in/gUcAvsdU

💧 How can countries improve water security? Access to water is a major challenge in regions with weak governance and infrastructure. Building resilience is critical to water security. The latest Ecological Threat Report offers insights➡️ https://lnkd.in/gV_UyCTM

Countries with higher levels of peacefulness, as measured by the Global Peace Index (GPI), tend to experience lower levels of terrorism. This correlation is consistent across both OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) and non-OECD countries. Read the full report. https://lnkd.in/g9z3icH6

💡 Water investment key to averting global conflict surge. Discover how targeted investment in water infrastructure could produce threefold returns, with initial costs recouped within 4-7 years. ➡️ Full report https://lnkd.in/gV_UyCTM

Armed conflicts rose from 39 in 2013 to 55 in 2022. Yet states have not broadly pulled back from the UN peace and security pillar. Explore recent trends in our #MultilateralismIndex2024 Full report ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gwwPM4yw