Transforming Conflict
In this section of the website I would like to offer you examples of the bravest people in the world – women and men who risk their lives daily so that other people don’t get killed.
These are the unarmed heroes of our age, and I am passionate for them to be recognized, to feel your admiration, and be supported in the astonishing work they do.
Here are shining examples of people and initiatives to make us think.
Videos
Ted Talk: Fighting with non-violence
Filmed: April 2012
How do you deal with a bully without becoming a thug? In this wise and soulful talk, peace activist Scilla Elworthy maps out the skills we need – as nations and individuals – to fight extreme force without using force in return. To answer the question of why and how nonviolence works, she evokes historical heroes – Aung San Suu Kyi, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela – and the personal philosophies that powered their peaceful protest.
Conscious TV: Scilla Elworthy: My Life – Transformation Through Listening
Filmed: March 2013
Publications
Making Terrorism History
Ever since 9/11 it’s been clear we need a new approach to terrorism. In this timely and important book the authors show:
The root causes of terrorism. The links between trauma and fundamentalism. Why people become suicide bombers. Why peace processes collapse. Whether non-violence is a useful response. What can be done.
Peace Begins With Me
This little book was written by Dr Scilla Elworthy for young people as an introduction to self reflection and peace building.
To order please email contact@scillaelworthy.com.
Price: £5.00 + £2.50 P&P.