Articles by Marianne Perez
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From Conflict Avoider to Conflict Expert
Marianne Perez de Fransius – TRANSCEND Media Service,
11 Aug 2014
I’ve learned that instead of avoiding (or fleeing) conflicts, I can engage with them and even gain something fruitful from them. I’ve learned how to navigate dreaded conversations with ease, how to create win-win opportunities, how to monitor my media intake to stay informed without getting depressed, and so many other skills that are vital to living a balanced and meaningful life.
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Marianne Perez – TRANSCEND Media Service,
17 Feb 2014
With a product as good as chocolate, it’s hard to imagine that it can have a part in modern day slavery. But the good news is that there is an industry-wide response to tackle the issue.
→ read full articleKeeping the Peace Profitable in Mozambique
Marianne Perez de Fransius – TRANSCEND Media Service,
3 Feb 2014
Mozambique has profited from its long period of peace, both in terms of tourism and foreign investment, but if they don’t transform the current conflict left over from the civil war, they have a lot to lose. Tourism is already suffering… who knows what will be next.
→ read full articleAfter Newtown: Shifting the Structure and Culture of Violence towards Peace
Marianne Perez de Fransius – TRANSCEND Media Service,
24 Dec 2012
A look at the structural and cultural violence underneath the Sandy Hook attack and action steps to move towards peace.
→ read full articleFROM INSIDE THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO-DRC
Submitted by Marianne Perez,
19 Nov 2008
Editor’s Note: the name of the author has been omitted to protect her/his personal security in the DRC. In fact, western media does not highlight enough the economic and financial stakes of the conflict in Congo. If there weren’t immense resources to exploit in the region, the resolution of the conflict would be easy. Under […]
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