Education for
World Solutions

Peacebuilding

Stages of supporting Peace – as developed by the United Nations

• Conflict-prevention – preventing conflict-escalation

• Peace-making – non-violent discussions, negotiations, and agreements

• Peace-keeping – sustainable peace and security agreements

• Peace-building – establishing a climate of respect and tolerance for diversity

Important concepts for peacebuilding

• Positive Peace – to not just avoid violent conflict, but to also establish sustainable peace among tribes and nations, along with unprejudiced human rights and fair justice.

• Contextual knowledge – by applying a contextual knowledge of the causative interactions of a conflict, a group can foresee potential problems, avoid potential negatives, and be more successful in the peacebuilding process.

8 aspects of building peace

1. Conflict resolution and reconciliation

2. Build peace by building trust and cooperation

3. Commitment to disarmament and human security

4. Protect women, children, and the vulnerable

5. Humanitarian relief and emergency readiness

6. Develop cooperative and sustainable economic security

7. Cooperate in protecting common natural resources

8. Teach peace, human rights, cooperation, and caring
   
   
   

10 Keys to building a culture of peace

1. Non-violence in all relationships and interactions

2. Transcend enemy paradigms and assumptions

3. Solve problems and conflicts through dialogue, understanding, and compromise

4. Build on common ground, common values, and agreements

5. Consider all the related issues of peace: national, regional and global

6. Respect the human rights and diversity of all people

7. Be committed to human rights, peace, fairness, and non-violence

8. Maximize democratic participation and gender equality in decision-making

9. In education openly discuss the importance of peace, human rights, and social justice

10. Encourage children to practice conflict-resolution and peace-building in practical situations

Also see the Peacebuilding Toolkit for students
from the US Institute for Peace