Peace Building in Contemporary Societies

From a Western holistic point of view Peace Building activities can promote the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will help people to prevent the occurrence of conflict. To resolve conflicts peacefully core values of nonviolence and social justice are central to Peace Building.

Peace Building covers a wide range of themes. These include nonviolence, conflict resolution techniques, democracy gender equality, human rights, environmental responsibility, communication skills and international understanding and tolerance of diversity.

Programs exist in times of peace, conflict and post-conflict. Initiatives are primarily determined by culture and context.

The UN´s actions for Peace Building include education as one of its principle components that´s why there is a focus in my work on Peace Education of children, their families, students, teachers and others involved.

For sustainability it is vital that attitudes towards violence are transformed and translated into long-term behavioral change which seek alternative solutions to armed conflict.