February 2013

The mutual determinants of individual, community, and societal health and peace

  Health and peace are complex ideologies that share several fundamental elements. In this paper, we begin by defining health and peace to better understand and appreciate their elements and how they can be promoted. Building on this, the paper tackles the determinants of peace and health at various levels: at the individual, community, and societal level by identifying barriers to health and peace promotion....

Author(s): Izzeldin Abuelaish and Nadia Fazal

February 2013

Conflict zone and developmental issues faced by youth: “A study from Kashmir”

  Conflict in any of its forms affects the human beings; Youth are the future leaders of any nation and impact of conflict hampers their efficiency of work and thinking; this study looks at the issues faced by the youth of Kashmir due to ongoing conflict, arose by infiltration after 1989. A study on youth aging between 15 to 30 years was conducted in three conflicted affected districts of Kashmir....

Author(s): M. Mudasir Naqshbandi and Wakar Amin