Angeliki Yiassemides

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Angeliki Yiassemides

Analytical & Developmental Psychology

Cyprus

I am a mother of two young children, living on the island of Cyprus, in Nicosia, the last divided city in Europe, trying to provide a peaceful environment where my children can thrive. Finding it impossible to rely on the system – which is in fact promoting a culture of division and ethnic fanaticism – I was left with no choice but to become a “peace activist.” I will talk about my journey through motherhood and how it has lead me to the efforts to create a primary school in Nicosia that is focused Peace Educatio