So.Act

So.Act

Reflections on new media, activism and social change
Peace begins with a smile? Reflections on Peace Day 2017
Peace begins with a smile? Reflections on Peace Day 2017
World Peace. An ideal state of harmony and freedom or an unrealistic jargon? On The International Day of Peace, my first blog post reflects on...
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Rebranding Iraq: How are a group of dandies challenging perceptions of Iraqi Kurdistan?
Rebranding Iraq: How are a group of dandies challenging perceptions of Iraqi Kurdistan?
Mr. Erbil, the Gentleman’s Club pushing for social change A group of dapper gentleman in tailored hipster suits is not the image most of us...
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Development, Irena Steindorsdottir

Peace begins with a smile? Reflections on Peace Day 2017

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World Peace. An ideal state of harmony and freedom or an unrealistic jargon? On The International Day of Peace, my first blog post reflects on the idea of peace and its relevance to me as a ComDev student, mother and a peace activist. Last Tuesday, at UN’s annual gathering of world …

Penelope Ogut

Rebranding Iraq: How are a group of dandies challenging perceptions of Iraqi Kurdistan?

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Mr. Erbil, the Gentleman’s Club pushing for social change A group of dapper gentleman in tailored hipster suits is not the image most of us associate with Iraq, but a group of young men from the Kurdish area of Northern Iraq are using fashion to challenge perceptions and promote a …