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Nonviolent Peaceforce Receives Grant to Start Syria Project Culture of Peace: Interview with Mr. Federico Mayor Zaragoza, ex-Director-General of UNESCO
"The goal of the NP project is to strengthen Syrian civil society capacity to protect civilians from violence." "Cultivating a better future is possible and we can do it in a collective way with justice and solidarity through a responsible and creative participatory democracy, based in culture of peace "
Where in the World to Study Peace Education? Help us Build a Global Directory Bloodstone's New Album: Culture of Peace Music
"We need your help to build this inventory. If you are running a program, teaching a course, or are currently a student studying peace education, or have the necessary information about such a program, please take a few moments to complete our online form." "we are totally convinced that this is culture of peace music! Listen and you will be convinced as well"
Ghana: WANEP trains 150 peace Ambassadors in Tamale Schools Culture of Peace Advocacy at the UN: Education about Peace Education
"This is in line with WANEP-Ghana’s newly launched programme on the theme, “The role of children in promoting a culture of peace in Ghana.”" "With the creation of a Culture of Peace Working Group in Geneva, we are now working together with other NGOs to focus on the Human Right to Peace"
UN General Assembly Approves Language Supporting Unarmed Civilian Protection Amahoro Amani: Lasting peace promotion in the Great Lakes
"Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is proud to have UCP [unarmed civilian protection] noted by the UNGA as part of the Culture of Peace. “It is not a coincidence that NP grew up during the decade of the Culture of Peace (2001-2010). . . The Culture of Peace sets the global context for UCP to develop.”" "By the end of 2007, 420 community mediators aged between fifteen and twenty-five will have been trained in how to take action in their communities to prevent, mediate, and resolve conflicts peacefully."
Yemen's youth draw peace messages in Sanaa streets Gathering the Pieces of Peace
"to counter the culture of violence and extremism by painting on walls and selecting phrases and quotes of thinkers, writers and famous global figures which appeal to people of all orientations," "I thought the best way to reach people was using the internet so I created a site ... with the aim to connect the web sites to each other that support world peace. "
Book Review of Zahid Shahab Ahmed, Regionalism and Regional Security in South Asia: The Role of SAARC To desire freedom is an instinct
"The book is an engaging read, especially for those interested in South Asia’s progress of and prospects for regional integration." "one of my literary projects that are committed to building understanding, tolerance, and Peace initiative in Nigeria"
Building Peace Through Education In Pakistan Peace Song from Hiroshima to the World
"this year's Nobel Peace Prize to Malala Youzafzai is a glimmer of hope for building lasting peace in Pakistan through quality liberal education" "I began to promote this song through the Internet as one of iEARN( International Education and Resource Network) projects."
Maria Montessori and education for war Her Name Is Jody Williams, a Book Review
"It is necessary and urgent to dismantle this universal culture of war described by Montessori, and to replace it by a real and final culture of peace, not by a series of truces between wars." "A Vermont Girl's Winding Path to the Nobel Peace Prize "
Maria Montessori et l’éducation à la guerre Celebrating King, creating peace
"Il est nécessaire et urgent de renverser cette culture universelle de guerre décrite par Montessori, non pas par une suite de trêves, mais par une réelle et définitive culture universelle de paix." "training sessions for Creating a Culture of Peace, a national program founded by Janet Chisholm, a former chair of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship "
Africa: UNESCO and ECOWAS modular course for conflict resolution Oceanside woman promotes peace through murals (US)
"The ECOWAS vision is to create a borderless region that is prosperous, with peace and harmony, based on good governance, and where people can have access to enormous resources, through the creation of opportunities for sustainable development with preservation of the environment." "Across the country, people horrified and heartbroken by the school shooting in Connecticut have channeled their sympathy in myriad ways "
Africa: UNESCO et la CEDEAO s’allient sur les droits humains : l’autoformation pour conjurer les conflits et crises multiformes Advocating for UPEACE at the UN
"la vision de la CEDEAO est de créer une région sans frontières, prospère, où règne la paix et l’harmonie, s’appuyant sur une bonne gouvernance, et où les populations peuvent avoir accès aux énormes ressources  et les mettre en valeur, à travers la création d’opportunité pour un développement durable de la prévention de l’environnement" "The UPEACE alumni advocacy team met with 30 UN missions, 10 UN agencies, and 7 NGOs. The project was highlighted by two events, each with over 100 individuals in attendance. "
Crisis in Benin: Opinion leaders and religious gathered around Albert Tévoédjrè The Peace Gong Article- and Poster-making competition on Peace
"The challenge is to to raise awareness of a real behavior of social responsibility." "The aim of the competition is to promote critical thinking abilities amongst children on non-violent methods of resolving conflicts; understand the causes and impact of conflicts in their own communities and how resolution of these conflicts leads to a culture of peace "
Sortie de crise au Bénin : des leaders d’opinion et religieux réunis autour de Tévoédjrè Albert Peace through Art
"Il sera question pour eux, d’échanger sur la base de communications appropriées pour sensibiliser la population à un comportement de vraie responsabilité sociale." "the children of the world, our next generation ... have proven, though Art Miles, that they have the capacity to make progress in the global movement for a culture of peace. "
Removing Violence from Chicago Public Schools Creating the Future We Want: 2012 International Essay Contest for Young People
"I urge you to lead by example, as Martin Luther King Jr. did. Teach our children nonviolence vs. the military model." "This annual essay contest is organized by The Goi Peace Foundation and UNESCO in an effort to harness the energy, imagination and initiative of the world's youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development "
Melt the guns: The Strategic Logic of Nonviolent Conflict Bob Marley documentary approved by family of reggae legend
"nonviolence works better than violence . . . That’s a finding revealed by Dr. Erica Chenoweth and Maria J. Stephan in their book Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic of Nonviolent Conflict." "the messages of peace and justice hidden within his songs, transcend borders "