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\u2753Can unexpressed pain turn into aggression, and unheard grief into hostility? How can we talk about the consequences of war, loss, and deep-rooted tensions between societies without creating new animosities?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f\ud83c\udf99\ufe0fOn Business FM\u2019s Fresh Mind<\/em> program, host Liana Khachatryan discussed these questions with Margarita Khudaverdyan, a participant in a nonviolent communication course and a candidate for trainer qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd0dThe discussion also explored Armenian-Azerbaijani relations, society\u2019s historical experiences and experiences of war, and the formation of the enemy image. They also addressed why the public expression of society\u2019s pain has been perceived by political authorities as a factor threatening the peace process. But is it possible to build lasting peace while ignoring people\u2019s feelings, unheard voices, and unresolved pain?<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0fNonviolent communication does not mean denying pain or avoiding disagreements. It offers a way to discuss difficult issues while seeking to understand one another, acknowledge human needs, and overcome hostility through dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udfa7Watch the full episode below \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83e\udd1dThe podcast was produced by the Public Journalism Club within the framework of the \u201cBridge \u2013 Relationship Building and Inclusive Dialogue Based on Genuine Compassion\u201d program<\/a><\/strong> in partnership with International Alert<\/a><\/strong> and LIVKOM.<\/a><\/strong> The program is funded by the New Democracy Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n