Nicholas Aberle’s Post

it's a big week! the very first NSW Anti-Slavery Forum starts tomorrow 📢 check out the two-day program below for a snapshot of what's to come! *stay tuned* for my reflections over the next two days & pls feel free to engage by sharing any of your thoughts, comments, questions or concerns. #AntiSlaveryForum #modernslavery #bizhumanrights #susty #esg

The Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry QLD is a crucial step toward reconciliation. Acknowledging and addressing past injustices is essential for building a foundation of healing and respect, especially for those of our First Nations people whose stories and experiences have long been silenced and overlooked. Within just days of taking power, the LNP is set to abolish Queensland's first real step towards affirmative action for hearing the voices of First Nations people. We did not come this far, to only come this far. If you agree please sign the petition to save the Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry, together we can create a more inclusive and respectful future for Queensland. https://lnkd.in/gitv6nTG #TruthTelling #HealingInquiry #Queensland

Key Aspects of Grassroots Peacebuilding. Local Ownership: Grassroots initiatives are owned and driven by local communities, ensuring that the efforts are relevant and culturally appropriate. Inclusivity: Effective peacebuilding involves the inclusion of diverse groups within the community, youth, government & public safety leaders, private sector, volunteers and marginalized populations. Dialogue and Mediation: Facilitating open dialogue and mediation between conflicting parties to foster understanding and reconciliation. Education and Awareness: Educating the community about the importance of peace and conflict resolution strategies. Non-Violent Action: Promoting non-violent methods of protest and conflict resolution.

Successful peacebuilding requires active participation from local leaders, grassroots organizations, and community members, ensuring that solutions are relevant and effective. Not only does this allow local communities to lead and own the programs that impact them, evidence suggests that peacebuilding programs are more successful when they are local. But what makes local peacebuilding work?

🚨 A historic step forward in combating modern slavery in Australia 🚨 Congratulations to Chris Evans on his appointment as Australia’s first federal Anti-slavery Commissioner. This is a critical appointment in the ongoing fight against modern slavery in Australia. At JMI, we were proud to partner with the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner Dr James Cockayne to support the development of the Office’s first Strategic Plan. In 2022-23, we co-convened a series of expert workshops, bringing together policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and other stakeholders to identify key challenges and opportunities for effective action. These insights helped to inform the Strategic Plan, which was launched in June 2023 with over 200 stakeholders coming together to drive the agenda forward. 👉 Read our impact story: https://lnkd.in/gkHhuMdx To continue the conversation and share expert insights, JMI created the Anti-slavery Hub on The Policymaker. The Hub features articles from workshop participants and other leading voices in the field, including Jennifer Burn AM, Måns Carlsson OAM, and Conrad Townson. It’s a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of modern slavery and effective policy interventions to address it. 👉 Explore the hub here: https://lnkd.in/gkF7GY2N We look forward to continuing our work in this area at all levels of government. #ModernSlavery #Collaboration #PolicyChange #NSW #Australia #SocialImpact #ExpertInsights

Our commitment to justice is rooted in the fundamental belief that we must achieve peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future: https://lnkd.in/eXQCZJmc Today, let’s raise awareness about the challenges of justice reform and unite for collective action. Together, we can strengthen resilience through community action and enhance the sense of responsibility for one's community. #RESCALED #UNDayforCharity #5September #JusticeReform #SDGs #GlobalGoals #Together2030

New #article from Blitstein-Mishor: Rising Strong: Does Personal Resilience Drive Civic Engagement During Disasters? TL;DR: consistent positive relationship between personal resilience and emergency-oriented civic engagement https://lnkd.in/etcZt5H6

I love this story. The final sentence summarizes everything. "If not me, then who?" We all need to work together to support everyone of our students. I can't wait to learn more about the community hubs!

Did you get a chance to listen to Paolo and Laura's #RestorativeWorksPodcast episode, Indigenous Wisdom, Global Lessons: Restorative Justice in Bolivia?🎙️This episode is part of a special series, "Restorative Justice in Local Communities Around the World," created in partnership with European Forum for Restorative Justice (EFRJ). Dr. Baffero reflects on the challenges and opportunities that arise when indigenous practices intersect with constitutional frameworks that often limit their autonomy. He advocates for a more inclusive justice system that respects indigenous cultures and worldviews, while also proposing that Western justice systems could learn from indigenous approaches to conflict resolution. Stream their episode now! 👉 https://bit.ly/44tWcuZ #IIRP #EFRJ #RestorativePractices #RestorativeJustice #Bolivia #Aymara #BuildingCommunity #Community #IndigenousPractices #SocialEquilibrium #ConflictResolution

Indigenous Pact PBC, Inc. has launched its Community Care service in collaboration with tribal leaders across the United States. Read here: https://hubs.la/Q02YVJ580