International Network for a Culture of Nonviolence and Peace
The International Network for a Culture of Nonviolence and Peace is a non-profit association created in 2003 in order to promote the Decade for the Promotion of a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence in the world, proclaimed by the United Nations in 1998.
Culture of Nonviolence and Peace[edit]
As defined by the United Nations, the Culture of Peace is "a set of values, attitudes, modes of behaviour and ways of life that reject violence and prevent conflicts by tackling their root causes to solve problems through dialogue and negotiation among individuals, groups and nations".[1]
According to these resolutions, a group of Nobel Peace Prize laureates produced the "Manifesto 2000 for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence." It is addressed to individuals and to civil society. It aims to raise awareness among people around the world who, in signing the Manifesto, will commit themselves to adhere to the values of peace, tolerance and solidarity and undertake to translate the values, attitudes and modes of behaviour which underpin the culture of peace into daily action.
Missions[edit]
The International Network for a Culture of Nonviolence and Peace has several missions. Among its numerous aims, it particularly wants to encourage non-violence and peace education.
The actions of the International Network are driven by the eight points inspired by Resolution 53/243 of the General assembly of the United Nations, mentioned in the reports of the Secretary General.
- Reinforcing a culture of nonviolence and peace through education. An international exchange of experiences enables a reflection on the educational practices inspired by principles of nonviolence.
- Developing an education in citizenship and participative democracy for all, by advocating for access to education for all, supporting disarmament and a more ethical control of the international economy, and also through the denunciation of forced labour and child soldiers.
- Developing a culture of tolerance and solidarity through education in non-violence in the society, by fighting against any sort of violence, and by encouraging national laws which promote a culture of peace and non-violence.
- Promoting peace, international security and disarmament policies, for example by supporting conscientious objectors and the creation of national peace services on a voluntary basis.
- Enabling participative communication and free circulation of information and knowledge, for example by the creation of a news agency and the implementation of real communication networks on nonviolence and peace.
- Promoting sustainable development. The International Network will support the implementation of an international economy based on fair trade, social justice, and the protection of the environment.
- Promoting respect for all human rights, by supporting diplomatic policies which put human rights and non-violent conflict resolution at their center.
- Equality between women and men.
Members[edit]
National coalitions[edit]
- Comitato italiano per il Decennio (Italy)
- Coordination béninoise pour la Décennie (Benin)
- Coordination canadienne pour la Décennie (Canada)
- Coordination congolaise pour la Décennie (RDC)
- Coordination marocaine pour la Décennie (Morocco)
- Coordination togolaise pour la Décennie (Togo)
- Kooperation für den Frieden (Germany)
- Plateforme congolaise pour la Décennie (Congo-Brazzaville)
- Platform voor een Cultuur van Vrede en Geweldloosheid (Netherlands)
- Coordination malienne pour la Décennie (Mali),
- Coordination nigérienne pour l'éducation à la non-violence et à la paix ( Niger)
- Coordination sénégalaise pour la Décennie (Senegal), observateur
- Coordination guinéenne pour la Décennie,(Guinea)observateur
International Associations[edit]
- Association Montessori Internationale
- Caritas internationalis
- Church and Peace
- FIACAT (International Federation of ACAT, Action by Christians for the Abolition of Torture)
- Franciscans International
- Friends World Committee for Consultation (Quakers)
- Initiatives of Change International
- International Fellowship of Reconciliation (IFOR)
- Pax Christi International
- Pax Romana / ICMICA [(http://www.paxromanausa.org])
- Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace observing member
- Réseau Foi, Culture et Education (Central Africa)
- Servicio Paz y Justicia en América Latina (SERPAJ) observing member
- Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF)
- World Council of Churches (WCC) observing member
Honorary Board[edit]
- Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
- Mairead Corrigan Maguire, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
- Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
- Joseph Rotblat (†), Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
- Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
- Elise Boulding, Author
- Anwarul Karim Chowdhury, Former UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative
- Hildegard Goss-Mayr, Niwano Peace Prize Laureate
- Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia, Secretary-General of the World Council of Churches
- Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
- Federico Mayor, President of the Fundación Cultura de Paz
- Queen Noor of Jordan
- Andrea Riccardi, Founder of the Community of Sant'Egidio, Niwano Peace Prize Laureate
- Marshall Rosenberg, Director of Educational Services, Center for Nonviolent Communication
References[edit]
- ↑ UN Resolutions A/RES/52/13 : Culture of Peace and A/RES/53/243, Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace
External links[edit]
- International Network for a Culture of Nonviolence and Peace
- Unesco - Education for a culture of peace
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