‘Radicalization, nourished by a critical spirit, is always creative. Sectarianism mythicizes and thereby alienates; radicalization criticizes and thereby liberates’ – Paulo #Freire

The concepts, theories, and new perspectives will likely resonate with all those working with young people in societies with contested borders, competing cultural identities, and a legacy of political violence.

We critique the tendency towards #harmonising perspectives at the expense of a more radical, #politicising practice with young people.

A Critical Approach to Youth Sector Peacebuilding A Critical Approach to Youth Sector Peacebuilding - Dialogue, Politics, and Power; Using Northern Ireland as a compelling case study, this book offers a critique of peacebuilding approaches with young...

What should be the main focus of #peacebuilding with #young people in Northern Ireland today? This question and the varied answers we found are explored in our new book: A Critical Approach to Youth Sector Peacebuilding.
On pre sale #policypress

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The Education Authority portal for Pre-school applications opens this Friday, 10th January. Link below.

From September, our Naíscoil will offer daily 4 hour sessions, 8.45am - 12.45pm, with school meals available, on Montgomery Road in east Belfast.

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David C Clements takes on the Ulster Hall... knows the privilege it is... and has a vocationally satisfying night... My review. stocki.typepad.com/soulsurmise/...

Check out ulster.ac.uk/tbs & boysimpact.com

@edudetective.bsky.social has sparked a dynamic movement uniting those committed to promoting holistic outcomes for & with boys & young men. Boys' Impact contributes to #gender transformative processes inspired by #feminist thought and action. Great to partner through Taking Boys Seriously research

Inspired at the East Anglia #boysimpact conference today listening to how Dr Ashley Hickson-Lovence brings #creativewriting to life with #boys. Ashley quoted Frank Cottrell-Boyce: "The strange thing about stories is that the more specific they are the more universal they become". #tbs2