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Places of Worship and Holy Sites in Europe and the Middle East

Editors:: Elizabeta Kitanovic and Patrick Roger Schnabel
ISBN:: 978-2-88931-393-8
Series number:: Globethics.net CEC Series No. 7
Publication:: 2021
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Abstract:

Worship places – churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, shrines and many others – are a key feature in most religions, a part of cultural heritage with a high symbolic and emotional value attached to them. Unfortunately, as a consequence of armed conflict or actions by radical nationalists, worship places are often targeted to inflict damage and eradicate identity. For this reason, national and international laws exist to award special protection to such places. This collection of essays explores the relevance the protection of religious sites has in implementing the freedom of religion or belief and in fostering peaceful relations among different religions.

Globethics.net Consortium on Ethics in Higher Education

Inaugural Meeting 2017 Report

ISBN:: 978-2-88931-239-9
Series number:: Globethics.net Reports
Publication:: 2018
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Abstract:

During June 2017, over the course of 3 days at venues based in Switzerland and France, Globethics.net organised and hosted the inaugural meeting of the Consortium on Ethics in Higher Education. This coming together of students, teachers, professors, academics, vice-principals and rectors, inter alia, marked the establishment of a truly global collective that aims to create an ethical society through the transformative vehicle of education. They all strengthen the reputation of their institution by supporting efforts to integrate values-based decisions in governance, management and daily practices of staff at all levels; and promote ethical awareness and integrate ethical reflection in all aspects of education. This is report is a detailed overview of the presentations, outcomes and follow up of the conference that took place from 21st–23rd June 2017, that brought together over 60 delegates and individuals from various higher education institutions and others.

African Church Assets Programme ACAP II

Workshop Report, Nairobi 2017

ISBN:: 978-2-88931-236-8
Series number:: Globethics.net Reports
Publication:: 2018
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This book is a report of the second African Church Assets Programme (ACAP II) Conference held in Nairobi, Kenya, which is a continuation to strengthen the capacity of church institutions (such as educational centres, health care services, seminaries, etc.) and asset managers to develop strategies and tools for more efficient and sustainable management of human and material resources. This workshop is a result of cooperation between Globethics.net and the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC), with the support of Bread for the World.

Higher Education Ethics in Action: The Value of Values across Sectors

Global Ethics Forum 2016 Report

ISBN:: 978-2-88931-159-0
Series number:: Globethics.net Reports
Publication:: 2016
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Should ethics be a matter of concern around and within higher education institutions? "Ethics in Higher Education, The Values of Values Across Sectors" was the theme discussed during the Global Ethics Forum (GEF), that took place in Geneva, Switzerland from 23–25 June 2016. Following on from the precedent GEF that started the reflection on the value of values, applied to the global context, the topic of this year is the leading theme for Globethics.net strategic period from 2016 to 2020, focusing on Ethics and Education, covering 4 main pillars: Teaching, Research, Governance, and Interaction with other actors to promote Ethics Education. This report presents a summary of the entire conference including recommendations and projects for action.

African Church Assets Programme ACAP

Workshop Report, Nairobi/Geneva 2016

ISBN:: 978-2-88931-160-6
Series number:: Globethics.net Reports
Publication:: 2016
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On 2nd March 2016, at the All African Council of Churches in Nairobi (Kenya), the African Planning Worshop was initiated as part of the African Churches Assets Programme (phase 1). The workshop was the first step in a comprehensive programme that aims to help leaders in church institutions (such as educational centres, health care services, seminaries, etc.) to build practical capacity in a climate of strong accountability and transparency in the management of assets and resources. This workshop was a result of cooperation between Globethics.net and the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC), with the support of Bread for the World. This report is a detailed overview of the presentations, outcomes and follow up of the workshops that took place from 2nd–4th March 2016, that brought together over 25 auspicious leaders and individuals from various religious institutions.

Corruption-free Religions are Possible. Integrity, Stewardship, Accountability

Editor:: Christoph Stückelberger
ISBN:: 978-2-88931-422-5
Series number:: Globethics.net Praxis No. 16
Publication:: 2021
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Corruption is abuse of public or private power for personal interests. Paying and receiving bribes in form of money, advantages, nepotism or sexual services exists in all sectors of society. This book with twenty articles from four continents analyses the mechanisms of corruption within religious institutions in Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Christianity. This book contributes ways corruption can be overcome by values, education, good management, accountability, state regulations and interfaith cooperation. A book for religious leaders, lay persons, politicians, educators and all those engaged to overcome corruption.

Opportunités et défis de la réconciliation à l'Est de la République démocratique du Congo

Editors:: Murhega Mashanda / Kitoka Moke
ISBN:: 978-2-88931-325-9
Series number:: Globethics.net Focus Series No. 54
Publication:: 2020
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Cette recherche originale met en lumière des conditions de possibilité d'une expérience des réconciliations qui s'enracine dans un processus participatif qui a une vocation éthique globale, dans une robuste déconstruction de tout culture de violence en faveur d'une culture de dialogue. Prenant appui sur l'étude de cas de mécanismes efficaces et durables de gestion des conflits liés à la transhumance dans l'Est du RD Congo, on trouvera dans cet ouvrage une synthèse des expériences d'un ensemble d'ONG congolais, présentant à la fois: a) le caractère domptable des conflits liés à la transhumance par des approches endogènes de gestion des conflits, b) la mise en exergue de la vulnérabilité des initiatives locales de paix, tant que l'État ne les intègre pas dans la mise en place des politiques nationales et locales.

Domestic Violence - Ethical Challenges to the Professionalism of Religious and Faith Leaders for Healing Survivors

Editors:: Ruth Dymphna Maduforo
ISBN:: 978-2-88931-341-9
Series number:: Globethics.net Focus Series No. 55
Publication:: 2019
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Domestic Violence is a scourge and reality in many societies around the world, but the topic is not given adequate consideration in terms of the required long-term help and information that victims, offenders and caregivers need. The focus on Domestic Violence brings an area of community and clinical psychology, mental health and overall well-being of citizens into view. The author explores the leadership roles of Churches, pastors and counsellors within religious and church institutions in providing long-term and sustainable healing to the affected and discovers gaps in their approaches. This book is an invitation for all stakeholders involved in family welfare and counselling of vulnerable persons, especially religious leaders and churches, to recognise the positive role of psychological therapy for healing the victims of domestic violence.

Résilience et transformation des conflits dans les États des Grands Lacs africains

Author:: Bosco Muchukiwa Rukakiza
ISBN:: 978-2-88931-405-8
Series number:: Globethics.net Focus Series No. 59
Publication:: 2021
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L'éthique de la paix et la résolution des conflits est un enjeu majeur du développement dans la région des Grands Lacs. En République démocratique du Congo en particulier, une pluralité d'ONG nationales et internationales appliquent cette démarche et font une recherche active pour comprendre la dynamique des conflits. L'auteur montre la qualité de leurs démarches afin de mieux faire connaître et adresser avec succès les conflits identitaires, politiques, fonciers, territoriaux, et gagner en efficacité dans la gestion des ressources naturelles.

Educating Teachers for Tomorrow: On Ethics and Quality in Pedagogical Formation

Authors:: Jacinta M. Adhiambo and Florentina N. Ndeke
ISBN:: 978-2-88931-407-2
Series number:: Globethics.net Education Ethics No. 9
Publication:: 2021
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Teacher education ought to be carefully designed, developed and administered. It is at the core of this research to show that quality teacher education stands for the kind of preparation which places learning for sustainable development and societal needs at the center of teacher education. This book gathers 22 presentations in ten chapters, selected among the plethora of papers presented during the interdisciplinary session, held at the Faculty of Education of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in 2016.