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What does it mean?
Despite differences and tensions, the nation celebrates unity and is not on the verge of ethnic conflict.
In plain terms
We are one people with differences that cause problems, but we are not at war with each other.
What can you take from it?
Celebrate unity even when differences cause tension.

Where it applies

  • crisis moments
  • national holidays
  • media reporting

Putting it to work

  • unity events
  • peacebuilding
  • narrative framing

Questions to consider

  • How do we keep peace during tension?
  • What defines one people?

Another view

Tensions can escalate quickly even if the brink is not yet reached.

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