Shared Future News

Heroes create hurdles for victim-centred services “If policymakers working to implement the Joint Framework are to succeed in constructing new laws and shaping service initiatives that are both effective and truly victim centred, they must begin with a more nuanced and…

The potential of UK-Ireland joint framework on legacy “Dudai noted the potential for strengthening Northern Ireland society and expressed hope for the emergence of an energetic working collaboration among leaders in government, civil society, and the community of people who are…

Book review — Theatre and Politics in Post-Conflict Northern Ireland (Dónall Mac Cathmhaoill) “Mac Cathmhaoill brings a salient overview to the existing scholarship regarding Northern Irish theatre that will certainly serve as a touchstone for current and future discourse on the…

From activists to emerging leaders: women’s vital role in Northern Ireland peacebuilding “Building a more inclusive Northern Ireland requires actively amplifying the voices of women — not merely as tokens but as equal partners whose lived experiences are vital to shaping a peace…

‘The Pitch’: cross-community tensions explored through the GAA “Through sharp writing, strong performances, and lively, movement-driven scenes, Catherwood captures a community caught between loyalty to the past and the pull of an uncertain future.” Read our review by Caoimhe…

Re-imagining peace to meet needs of our communities “Are we talking to the people we need to reach to help our communities move toward peace — and are we talking about the issues and ideas necessary to make progress?” Read our article by Merrill MEADOW 👉…

AI and peacebuilding “By defining the concepts and reviewing real examples, we see that AI’s ability to generate and organise information can help meet some of peacebuilding’s fundamental needs: better dialogue, informed decision making, inclusive education, and bridging gaps…

Book review — In Good Time (Harold Good) “In Good Time is a powerful and important memoir. It demonstrates how peace can be built, often quietly, not without risk, requiring persistence and faith in the face of opposition at times.” Read our book review by Gordon McDADE 👉…

‘End Racism, Build Peace’: Belfast showcases PEACEPLUS projects “Cllr Ian McLaughlin emphasised that greater integration between and within Northern Ireland’s diverse communities is ‘a complex process that requires a desire for change’, but one that can lead to a ‘compassionate,…

Exploring integrated education: emerging research showcased at QUB “Jen Anderson welcomed suggestions for how the integrated education movement might better represent the experiences of children and young people in an increasingly diverse yet still largely divided Northern…

Unheard voices: oral histories shed new light on Northern Irish migration and the Troubles “These insights demonstrate how leaving Northern Ireland did not mean a complete cessation of struggle related to where they left. They also reinforce the importance of education on Irish…

Monica Barritt: unsung heroine of Quaker peacebuilding in Northern Ireland “Monica Barritt’s life reminds us that peace work is not always found in policy rooms or political headlines; it often begins with a cup of tea, a safe place for children to play, and the quiet…

Faith and belief in Northern Ireland schools: a call for inclusive RE “Considering Northern Ireland’s growing cultural and religious diversity, the current Christian-based approach no longer reflects the realities of many classrooms.” Read our article by Jessica HADDEN 👉…

‘Positive Peace’ and the political economy of Northern Ireland post-Troubles Read our research article by Ewan NIXON 👉 sharedfuture.news/political-econ… “By approaching the peace process as a foundation rather than an endpoint, Northern Ireland can build a fuller and richer positive…

Belfast launches PEACEPLUS interfaith and belief project amidst community tensions “This innovative approach, which reflects where we are now, [gives voice to] a counter discourse to the default culture, that goes beyond tokenism.” Read our article by Gordon McDADE 👉…

Taoiseach Micheál Martin honours Mallon’s legacy with ‘Shared Home Place’ programme “The Shared Home Place programme will foster a space in our society for telling the multiple versions of the stories of Ireland that are and always will be a part of who we are. It will be a part…

‘What is the peace?’ Rethinking Northern Irish photography from the Troubles and beyond “What if this photography was always — from the beginning back to Victor Sloan’s [Belfast Zoo (1983)] image — was never a way of thinking about what is the conflict; it was always a way of…

Valuing the civilian man: rethinking masculinity in transitional justice “Not because masculine man equals bad, civilian man equals good, but because in valuing civilian masculinity we create options for men and we challenge those who profit from essentialised ideas of…

Book review — The Struggle for Shared Schools in Northern Ireland: The History of All Children Together “Bardon expresses that all that followed the success of Lagan College was because of the many people who came together as members of, or in cooperation with, All Children…

Peace photography: supporting conflict transformation Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/peace-photogra… “While peace photography isn't established as a genre, the Imaging Peace research established that in practice and as a way of working with communities and…