Through an intensive training program facilitated by The Charney Resolution Center, EMIS, and Gome-Gevim mediation company, 13 students of EMIS obtained their junior mediation certification, equipped with essential conflict resolution skills to enact positive change in their communities under the guidance of instructor Limor Sessler.
Read moreWater, Peace, and Jisr A-Zarqua | By Yael Filus
Yael Filus decided to film a short video centered around the themes of water, peace, and conflict. Water, being one of the main disputes in the Israeli Palestinian conflict, became a very controversial topic in the midst of the Israel - Gaza war.
Read moreA Letter to Greta by Yael Filus
Source: Instagram
Yael Filus expressed her opinion on Greta Thunberg's criticism of Israel's militant response following Hamas's actions on October 7th, 2023, and how Thunberg's actions can be dangerous for all those experiencing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Read moreFlorida Atlantic University’s Leon Charney Diplomacy Program Wins Sixth National Title | By Benjamin Cohen & Celia RobertsBy
Benjamin and Celia report on FAU's Leon Charney Diplomacy Program winning its sixth national title at the 2023 National Model United Nations conference in Washington, D.C. The record-breaking delegation of 94 undergraduates underscores the students' enhanced academic and diplomatic skills, crediting their success to the invaluable training from the Leon Charney Diplomacy Program.
Read moreThe War on Our Environment | By Yael Filus
Image Source: Reuters, Evelyn Hockstein
In the midst of the Israel-Gaza war, my focus has been predominantly on the conflict's human toll and political implications. However, it's hard to ignore that COP ‘28 commenced last Thursday: disconcerting budgetary decisions were quietly approved during this period, such as a 15 million Shekel investment in the prevention of assimilation.
Read moreRosalynn Carter, 1927-2023 | by Nati Charney
Last week we lost a dear friend to humanity in Rosalynn Carter who passed away at her home in Georgia at the age of 96. The late former first lady was best known for her work in advocacy in Women’s rights and mental health.
Read moreSocial Media and Perception | by Yael Filus
Image Source: NBC News
Yael Filus sharing her concerns about the prevalence of hatred in social media posts and the perpetual cycle of emotionally charged content fueled by algorithms, which distorts perceptions of the war.
Read morePOEMS | Noga Bliss & Hannah Wenger
Left: Noga Bliss, Right Hannah Wenger
The EMIS community would like to share the two poems related to the war:
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