Bethany Waggoner

Humanitarian worker & peace building advocate. Coffee lover. SIPA & Winthrop Alum.

[Bethany Waggoner @BethanyWaggoner]

@DrTETSU2020 BIG congrats!!!

[thereddoorplace @thereddoorplace]

Don't miss it! 10/16 from 7-8p ET, Chef Nancy & Chef Franco join forces on a special menu of chicken quesadillas plus homemade Pico de Gallo & guacamole LIVE for our Virtual Fundraiser & Volunteer Recognition Event. #YUM. Learn more: https://t.co/UoBQULooz7

[thereddoorplace @thereddoorplace]

RDP was one of 2 orgs invited to speak at Thursday's NYC CIF Convening & Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. Honored to present our story, we thank @NYCService for the opportunity.
Donate: https://t.co/SUzm3n6VWg
#panel #foodInsecurity #fightingHunger #community #nonprofit #charity

[The Alliance of Migrant Domestic Workers LB @AllianceMDW]

Today, the French media @Slatefr published a story about migrant domestic workers in #Lebanon, featuring several women of the Alliance. Please continue to raise awareness about the kafala and the multiple abuses migrant workers are going through here ✊ https://t.co/zFtkI9W9Rm

[Bethany Waggoner @BethanyWaggoner]

Let's ensure our support at this critical moment (and beyond) goes where it should have been channeled all along — to the people/peacebuilders of #Afghanistan.

[Beyond Conflict @Beyond_Conflict]

ICYMI❗“By shifting narratives about #immigrants to be both more accurate & #empathetic, we can ultimately foster greater acceptance of immigrants.”— @AnnenbergPenn's @smooreberg on the implications of her study w/ @BoazHameiri & the late Emile Bruneau.

https://t.co/ejOjesiNjG

[Bethany Waggoner @BethanyWaggoner]

@amandaripley Absolutely — having a lot of aha/connect the dots moments around the process of finding common ground even when the positions of parties to conflict seem totally opposed and intransigent. Thank you for this very timely work!

[Bethany Waggoner @BethanyWaggoner]

Have been gleaning tons of insights from @amandaripley's book on #HighConflict. So many issues it applies to -- including the inner functioning of the United States Congress.

[Amanda Ripley @amandaripley]

The other day I got an unusual invite:

Could I testify before Congress about how it could get itself out of toxic conflict?

I'd get 5 minutes.
https://t.co/jb8GCOIlmJ

[Bethany Waggoner @BethanyWaggoner]

Strongly recommend a watch for all those interested in the intersections of #peacebuilding and #LGBTQIA2S+ activism. Fantastic conversation w/a set of brilliant panelists who really laid the issues bare and offered bold solutions for change. #10outof10Recommend

[Search for Common Ground @SFCG_]

Last week we talked to @chitranagarajan and other LGBTQ+ activists about why LGBTQ+ activism and solidarity should be a vital part of peacebuilding.

Watch the whole conversation: https://t.co/RBeYclYwc1

#Peace4Pride

[ICAN (International Civil Society Action Network) @whatthewomensay]

🗣 #WPSWednesday: ICAN's #InnovativePeaceFund is described as an example, among others, of a participatory grantmaking mechanism: "They follow a trust- & solidarity-based model of #philanthropy that other, larger funders can learn from.” via @openDemocracy https://t.co/q5Kh6vOvqF

[Bethany Waggoner @BethanyWaggoner]

Per usual, @MariaJStephan lays out a practical and thoughtful analysis around the state of #democracy in the United States and offers a myriad of paths rooted in #nonviolence for its people to find common ground in order to preserve it. https://t.co/lCBeT0jZsk

[Bethany Waggoner @BethanyWaggoner]

In response to political calls for raising police budgets & presence, community organizers point out they have viable, cost-effective, and community-based alternatives to stem violence in the US —>> https://t.co/lgVSVhE62p

[Bethany Waggoner @BethanyWaggoner]

Geeking out on this resource! I also really love the #GenderDictionary that @LebanonSupport put together a few years ago. Accessible at: https://t.co/xUYpbVUd8t

[Fatima @fatimalmahmoud]

In my latest for @TheNationalNews, I offer a look 'inside the suitcase' of a Lebanese expat.

Lavish gifts are replaced by medicine, food and other basic goods to compensate for shortages in the country.
https://t.co/9au9Capi6Z

[Women's International Peace Centre @TheWIPCentre]

Happening Now: The Intergenerational Discussion on Women Peace and Security.

#GenerationEquality #ActForEqual

[Bethany Waggoner @BethanyWaggoner]

Key #FragileStatesIndex finding—even less fragile states can enter vicious cycle of instability w/a shock: "seems to especially be the case in countries w/simmering problems in social cohesion...may not be able to unite around national strategy/make shared sacrifices necessary."

[The New Humanitarian @newhumanitarian]

“Fragilities can develop anywhere, even in the most wealthy and powerful countries in the world.” @natehaken https://t.co/33nuYerfba

[Amanpour and Company @AmanpourCoPBS]

Award-winning historian and author Kathleen Belew spoke with Michel Martin last week about the white power movement's presence throughout U.S. history. https://t.co/frydrdruJ2 @kathleen_belew @MichelMcQMartin

[Bethany Waggoner @BethanyWaggoner]

88% said US more divided than pre #COVID19. Worrying news for a country also experiencing rising hate crimes/communal violence & political polarization. How much longer will we pretend #conflictresolution & #Peacebuilding are only for other countries? https://t.co/Hgw5ZGTO8Q

[Bethany Waggoner @BethanyWaggoner]

Despite clear evidence that women's participation produces stronger peace outcomes (incl. quality/durability) women remain largely absent in negotiations & the conflict experiences/needs/contributions of half a population are ignored..make it make sense. https://t.co/7ejveImvmZ