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Graffiti political art in Kenya

Anonymous graffiti artists in Nairobi have taken to the walls to protest against corrupt politicians and to encourage residents to choose their leaders wisely in the lead up to the general election

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Highlights from IEP report on the economic consequences of war show the positive effects of increased military spending are outweighed by longer term unintended negative macroeconomic consequences

Arab Spring

The question is not which countries have and haven't seen dictators fall, but whether the world is entering a new epoch.

Nobel peace prize nominess 2012

231 nominations for 2012 Nobel Peace Prize, including Manning, Tymoshenko, Clinton and Gates

Somalia

On Insight on Conflict: John Bainbridge from Peace Direct discusses the recent Somalia conference in London.

Lada Gaga estbalishes an anti-bullying foundation

This week, Lady Gaga officially launches her Born This Way Foundation to promote tolerance and empowerment among youth.

Saving face

Pakistan’s first Oscar win explores efforts to end acid violence in Pakistan

Economic Consequences of War DOWNLOAD

New report released by the Institute for Economics & Peace analyses the macroeconomic effects of US government spending on wars and the military since World War II.

ushahidi

Mapping data is important for “accountability”. The fact that people see their report it is the biggest motivation to engage them.