The Kashmir Journal

Kashmir Journal for Peace, Rights & Development (est. 2019) is a research and advocacy project focused on resolving the crises in Kashmir and South Asia.

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Session 4 of Peacevent II: Climate, Environment & Development.

We're proud to welcome Anmol Ohri, Peacevent Fellow and Founder of Climate Front Foundation, as guest speaker, bringing his grassroots work in river and forest conservation across Jammu to this session.

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We’re honoured to welcome Adv. Nadeem Qadri Environmental Lawyer & Executive Director of the Wildlife Conservation Fund, as guest speaker, bringing years of on-ground conservation work to our fellows from Jammu and Kashmir.
#YouthMobilize #YouthLeadsTheWay #YouthEmpowermentFund

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Session II of Peacevent II is today.

We begin with Simran Kour, Co-Founder of Eqra Foundation, on Perceptions and Narratives, exploring how our stories shape the way we see and relate to others.

The session continues with Ms. Sudha Shankar on Nonviolent Communication.

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“Stability without opportunity is just a pause. Development doesn't decorate peace. It anchors it.”

One reflection from a Peacevent II Fellow in Jammu & Kashmir.

#YouthMobilize #YouthLeadsTheWay #YouthEmpowermentFund @EU_Partnerships @gymobilization

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#YouthMobilize #YouthLeadsTheWay #YouthEmpowermentFund @EU_Partnerships @gymobilization

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We are delighted to welcome Ms. Sudha Shankar, Executive Director of NVC Trust India and Certified Trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication, for a special session: "The Ocean Within Us: Enhancing Our Understanding of and Connection to Our Inner World."

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Peacevent II begins tomorrow.

Honoured to welcome @janessagans, Founder of Euphrates Institute, for a special guest address “Peace is Power” at our opening session with 100 fellows from Jammu and Kashmir.

@europeanunion @gymobilization
#YouthMobilize #YouthEmpowermentFund

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Applications are open for #Peacevent II.

A Peace and Development Leadership Programme for the youth of #JammuandKashmir. EU-funded. 15 weeks. 100 fellows.

If you are between 15 and 30 and based in J&K, this is for you.

Apply: https://t.co/KBqnteLT3n

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Kashmir Journal is proud to be a recipient of the EU Youth Empowerment Fund through Global Youth Mobilization.

#Peacevent #KashmirJournal #EUYouthEmpowermentFund #GlobalYouthMobilization #Kashmir #JammuAndKashmir #YouthLeadership #PeaceAndDevelopment #RTD40 #EUFunded

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Peacevent Cohort II 🌍 | Apps. open June 20
Our 15-week hybrid peace leadership program is back — now bigger, bolder & more inclusive!
For youth in Kashmir & beyond.
Led by global experts incl. UN members.
Join the movement.
#Peacevent #YouthLeadership #Kashmir #Peacebuilding

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50 young leaders. 15 weeks of learning. 1 powerful journey.

#Peacevent wrapped up in Kashmir with reflection, remembrance, and a renewed commitment to peace and It is a post PPA initiative supported by Euphrates Institute.
#PeaceLeadership #YouthVoices #Kashmir

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Before our final module on Climate & Sustainability, Our Peacevent participants had an inspiring session with Amjad Saleem from IFRC. He shared lessons on youth action, volunteering, and personal peace practice — a perfect close to our learning journey!
#YouthInAction

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Through #Peacevent, youth in Kashmir explored the Right to Self-Determined Development—linking global frameworks to lived realities. With @IrfanPullani 's guidance, theory met ground, and hope met action.

True peace grows from within.

#RightToDevelopment #YouthLeadership

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🚶‍♂️🌍 Introducing PeaceTrails – A journey with a purpose!

An initiative by Kashmir Journal to promote peace tourism through immersive experiences like peace photo walks, cultural encounters, and community dialogues.
Walk, listen, engage— every journey can be a step toward peace.

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We were honored to host Javid Rahimli, LLM (Oxford), for our Peacevent session on 'The Right to Return Under International Law'. He explored global crises & legal frameworks while linking displacement to the Right to Development. A truly insightful discussion! #HumanRights

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We wrapped up the in-person segment of the 15-week Peacevent program, bringing together 50 Kashmiri youth leaders to engage in leadership, dialogue & development rights.

A day of reflection, discussions & a Kashmiri Iftaar—more updates soon!

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On February 23, 2025, we had an insightful session with Oshan M. Gunathilake, a Peace Education & Development Practitioner from Sri Lanka, on Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and the strategic nonviolent approach to peace-building.

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We've successfully concluded the four fundamental Peace Practice sessions, facilitated by James Offuh an esteemed international trainer from Ivory Coast. Moving forward, we’ll begin practical modules like Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to deepen our peacebuilding efforts.

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Last week, we conducted a Peace Leadership Training at a women’s college in Kerala, India, along with an interactive session on Irenology. Using the Euphrates Institute’s framework, we explored practical approaches to peacebuilding with inspiring postgraduate students.

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On #NationalYouthDay,we launched a 15-week hybrid program, empowering 50 young leaders from Kashmir in peacebuilding, leadership and universal right to development. The program was inaugurated with inspiring insights from global peacebuilder Barbara Winston and Justice Katju.