CMI President Elected as Ambassador for Peace

Ms. Browne was elected as Ambassadors of Peace by Universal Peace Federation

The Universal Peace Federation of North America and Caribbean Nations held a conference in Miami over two days, the 1^st and 2^nd of November. The theme will be “The USA and the Caribbean at a Turning Point: Building a Nation and a World of Peace” with speakers attending from the US and Caribbean.

President of the Caribbean Mentorship Institute, Ms. Felicia Browne, attended and discussed the influenced on Moral Education, Youth Development & Peace. Ms. Browne is also a lecturer in Philosophy of Law, Gender, Metaphysics and Moral Philosophy at the University of the West Indies, Barbados, as well as being a prominent gender and rights advocate from Saint Lucia. Eight Caribbean representatives from various institutions, including Ms. Browne was elected as Ambassadors of Peace by Universal Peace Federation.

Resolving Crime with Education

Felicia Browne

All too often, we see our children in the news. Whether rape, theft or murder, we see too many of our future generation making headlines for all the wrong reasons. We have to now look at ways to reverse the growing trend of youth crime and violence. And, peace education is one of the best ways to resolve and reduce these crimes. Informed learning can provide alternatives to resolve social conflicts within our society. Many young persons may not have the ability to know the difference between crime and its effects on the community, the society and the self. But if clearly demonstrated, they can be taught and in turn, encourage a positive message amongst their peers.

President of the Caribbean Mentorship Institute, Felicia Browne notes that “the past few weeks, and in the last 24 hours we have witnessed a rising trend of violence amongst our youths. There are deep fundamental questions that must be investigated to provide the best solutions to their problems. However, crime-prevention education and conflict interventions can alleviate some of these existing problems. The growing concerns of youth advocates are the age groups and genders of these victims. The victims of violence crimes have little or no social assistance to resolve their problems. For instance, we are observing a trend in young males being victims of violent crimes- some of which are or have been done by either a family member, friend within their circle or someone within their communities.”