Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate interreligious dialogue as a path for the promotion of peace in the society as asserted by John Paul II in the World Conference on Religion and Peace. Rising incidents of political, social, and ecologic problems is a great concern to interreligious dialogue. Using document analysis, collecting of information from books in the library and internet sources, it was found that interreligious dialogue as asserted by John Paul II plays a role in promoting peace in the society. The consideration of some activities as asserted by John Paul II are very crucial in interreligious dialogue. The activities contribute to the promotion of peace through interreligious dialogue. The study definitely answers the questions regarding the correlation between interreligious dialogue and the promotion of peace in the society. The researcher acknowledges the fact that future research could be carried out to establish the correlation between the different forms of interreligious dialogue and the promotion of peace in the society.

Abstract: Refugee crisis has deep roots and imposes moral-legal concerns as a result` of` numerous injustices that even voluntary return cannot fix. Although there are still gaps in our understanding of integration process as to whether it leads to harmonious coexistence between host communities and refugees, the refugee integration mechanism is considered as a possible breakthrough in the refugee crisis. This study aims at employing the refugee` integration mechanism as an approach to peaceful co-existence among refugees in Osire Refugee Camp and the host farm communities around Otjiwarongo District, Namibia. The study was guided by two objectives: To assess effectiveness of refugee integration mechanism to peaceful coexistence and to examine refugee integration mechanism` to peaceful coexistence in Osire Refugee Camp Otjiwarongo District, Namibia. This study employed mixed methods approach with a focus on descriptive research design. The target population was 3,588. Data was collected` using the questionnaire and interview guide. The data was also analyzed` using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version (26.0) for quantitative data and thematic content analysis for qualitative data. The study established the following findings:

Received December 8, 2019; Reviewed May 26, 2020; Accepted May 27, 2020

Abstract: Post-independence ethnicity conflict recurs before and after every election in Burundi. The current conflict which started in 2015 is political rather than ethnic in nature. Since the election season started, fighting leading to civil war reemerged and a number of people have been displaced, killed, injured, tortured and others have traumatic mental illnesses. Anchored on conflict theory, the study investigated the implications of political conflict on sustainable livelihoods security at
household level. It predominantly adopted mixed research design, which embraces qualitative and quantitative approaches. A sample of 102 respondents was determined through the use of multi-stage sampling technique, probability and nonprobability sampling procedures to sample target groups namely family members (parents), community leaders and the youth. Observation checklist, interviews, content analysis guide and questionnaires were the key instruments used for data collection. Themes were built as they emerged from the qualitative verbal expressions of the observation units, while quantitative data were analysed by use of the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 20. The findings revealed that intolerance in politics, leaders’ selfishness; stereotypes based on regionalism, ethnic membership and class were the main sources of discrimination in politics, which adversely affected the means of survival in different households. The study concludes that livelihoods securities (farming, employment, trade, mining, transport, education systems and culture) were negatively affected by political conflict at household level. The study suggests the following recommendations: government
authorities and other stakeholders should create peace and harmony among the community members and control social strive during elections to promote mutual co-existence and sustainable survival mechanisms of the citizens.