"Between Fight and Flight - there is Peace."
 

Latest Top (5) News


Monitoring Mining in Afghanistan and Getting it Right the First Time
The mining industry offers considerable opportunities but equally significant challenges before it can aid in stabilizing Afghanistan's economy.

read more



Mon, 14 May 2012 11:41:00 -0500


Taking the Next Steps in Afghanistan
USIP reports from Kabul, Afghanistan on the urgent need to focus on the country's upcoming political transition and elections in 2014.

read more



Wed, 09 May 2012 08:52:00 -0500


Obama in Afghanistan: "A War Ends, a New Chapter Begins"
A suicide blast rocked the capital of Afghanistan just hours after President Obama’s late night visit to the country. USIP reports from Kabul on the president’s visit, the suicide attack and the road ahead.

read more



Wed, 02 May 2012 14:51:00 -0500


The Essential Role of Women Peacekeepers
As peacekeeping evolves to encompass a broader humanitarian approach and mandates for protection of civilians, women are increasingly deployed in all peacekeeping domains—police, military, and civilian. They have made a positive impact on peacekeeping environments by supporting the role of women in building peace and by protecting women's rights.

read more



Wed, 02 May 2012 12:15:00 -0500


Peacebuilding on the Ground: Teaching Them to Fish
Afghanistan is a perfect example of all three challenges USIP faces when conducting capacity building training projects on the ground. While we maintain contact with many of the people we train, there are those we simply lose touch with. But during a recent trip to Afghanistan I had the unique experience of running into one courageous woman I trained a few years ago.

read more



Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:12:00 -0500

PRESSedent "Sets a News Precedent'' as a special program series, where 'Media-Meets-Mediation' to draw the line between Flight-Fight... and that line is Peace. The aim of the innovative program is to promote peace-building (through collaboration) and transform public perceptions of conflict resolution, understanding the need for violence prevention, addressing possible responses, identifying specific sets of behaviors, finding possible solutions, as well as build trust between activists and their audiences. 

Matthew Christian Davis serves as moderator and mediator of PRESSedent, where media-meets-mediation with a program focus to 'promote principles of peace' in conflict resolution and alternative dispute resolution. Davis has a unique background with Media Relations, Public Affairs, and Communications in managing complex and controversial issues. He has stood in the face of public scrutiny for what he believes is right, he stands next to those in need, standing up for what he believes in, and works to represent positive change in a America's diverse landscape.
Q&A interviews will be broadcast with community leaders from Government and NGO (Non Government Organizations), private and public organizations, as well as community groups to address conflict resolution and peacebuilding - facilitating dialog that identies conflict as a normal product of human interaction - maximizing positive qualities of conflict and minimize destructive negatives in working toward conflict resolution. Program specials will be both exciting and educational for guests and viewers (including students, scholars, professionals, governmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations; in the fields of public relations, community service, crisis management, conflict resolution, and peacemaking) to learn about past problems and find new solutions through discussions of civil rights, civic action, social responsibility, and peacemaking from Leadership perspectives. 

The next steps to facilitate dialog and creating public awareness, through exciting educational public broadcasting to national/international communities, on a multimedia platform via PRESSedent.com

Guests on PRESSedent include recognized and respected community leaders, recommended by the audience and 'you' the viewer. Please recommend guests for interviews, to discuss important issues that matter to you and your community.


Opinions matter and your voice can be heard. Please join thousands of your friends and neighbors in sharing your comments/concerns/compliments, about how PRESSedent is making a difference in your life and your community.

Opinions@PRESSedent.com


Volunteers are always welcome to apply, and there are many ways to help... where your time and efforts are valued. Those interested in supporting PRESSedent for upcoming projects and event, please contact us to learn more!

Volunteer@PRESSedent.com


Donations and contributions help PRESSedent enrich lives, inspire audiences, and celebrate the diverse communities that are positively affected by each special program. Opportunities for companies to support community-based programming are open to the public, we gladly accept donations and welcome underwriters.  Contribute today to ensure that PRESSedent continues to educate audiences, entertain communities, inform viewers, and inspire a new generation of leaders.