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Xavier Masllorens

Xavier Masllorens

President of the International Catalan Institute for Peace (Institut Català Internacional per la Pau). He has been in the board of directors of several NGOs working on human rights, peace and international cooperation.

Author's articles

Is a world in peace possible?

In a world where the violence is everywhere, it’s important to be aware that peace is not a wish, but a construct that requires continued efforts from everyone.

There can only be peace when there is justice

Recently was the 80th anniversary of the coup that marked the beginning of a terrible civil war in Spain and then a dictatorship that lasted 36 years.

Latest opinions

Social entities are key spaces for detecting and preventing emotional distress in young people, especially in a context marked by the impact of social networks.

Volunteering is a space for growth and development of oneself and society. It is an opportunity to act in solidarity, to contribute to our communities, learn and connect with other people.

In a humanitarian emergency, it is necessary to listen to communities, respect their dignity and trust the organisations that know the territory and work on the ground.