peace education

Why educate for peace

Peace education is an ethical imperative

Peace education is a practical alternative

Peace education’s schema of knowledge, skills, and attitudes/values

A Holistic Understanding of Peace

Peace is the absence of violence, not only personal/direct but also structural /Indirect. Johan Galtung

2 concept of peace

Negative peace – absence of war/ physical violence

Positive peace – presence of just and non – exploitative relationship.

Peace

Negative peace Positive peace

Absence of direct/physical violence (both macro & micro)

Presence of conditions of well- being And just relationships: social, economic, political, ecological

Direct violence

Structural violence

Socio- cultural violence

Ecological violence

Poverty, hunger

Racism, sexism, religious intolerance

Pollution, overconsumption

War, torture, child, & woman abuse

Violence

Levels of Peace

Interpersonal peace

Intergroup/social peace

Personal peaceSelf- respect, inner resources:

love, hope

global peace

Peace between humans and the earth and beyond

Harmony with others

Harmony with nature

Harmony with the self

Respect for other personsJustice, tolerance, cooperation

Respect for other groups within nationJustice, tolerance, cooperation

Respect for other nationsJustice, tolerance, cooperation

Respect for the environmentSustainable living, simple lifestyles

Level

Forms of violence

Personal Interpersonal/c

ommunityNational Global

Direct physicalSuicide

Drug abuseDomestic violence

Violent crimesViolent crimes

Human rights abuses

Structural/economic, political

Sociocultural/psychological

Powerlessness

AlienationLow self- esteem

anxiety

Poverty, hungerCultural

dominationRacismSexism

Religious intolerance

Poverty, hungerCultural domination

RacismSexism

Religious intolerance

Poverty, hungerCultural domination

RacismSexism

Religious intolerance

Ecological Over- consumptionOver- consumption

Pollution

Nuclear power Radiation

Nuclear power Radiation

A Typology of Violence

The Peaceable Teaching- Learning Process

Cognitive phase(being aware, understanding)

Affective phase(being concerned,

Responding, valuing)

Active phase(taking practical action)

Attitudes/values1. Self-respect2. Respect For Others3. Gender Equality4. Respect For

Life/Nonviolence5. Global Concern6. Ecological Concern7. Cooperation8. Openness & Tolerance9. Justice10.Compassion11.Social Responsibility12. Positive Vision

Knowledge

1. Holistic Concept Of Peace2. Conflict & Violence –Causes3. Some Peaceful

Alternatives

DisarmamentNonviolence- Philos. &

PracticeConflict Resolution,

Transformation, Prevention

Human RightsHuman SolidarityDemocratizationDevelopment Based on

JusticeSustainable Development

Skills1. Reflection2. Critical thinking

& Analysis3. Decision-making4. Imagination5. Communication6. Conflict

resolution7. Empathy8. Group building

Various spiritual traditions:

The rejection of violence

Love & compassion for others

Love & compassion for other creatures & life forms in nature

Respect for human dignity

Justice/ fairness

Peace Theme 1 : Upholding Human Dignity

It is the center of the values system that we associate with social peace.

It is defined as the fundamental innate worth of a human being,

a principle that is now universally accepted but has not taken

root in the actual practices of many governments, communities

and other non – state actors.

Convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women

CEDAW – (convention on the elimination of all forms of

discrimination against women) also known as the International Bill of Rights for Women & is the only international treaty that comprehensively addresses women’s rights.

Aims of CEDAW:

to bring about substantive equality of women

prohibits actions & policies that put women at a disadvantage whatever its intentions

recognizes the influence of culture & tradition on restricting women’s enjoyment of their right

discards the distinction between the private & the public spheres, by recognizing violations of women in the private sphere

Enacted laws to protect women

RA 7877 “anti- sexual harassment act“

Magna Carta For Women

RA 9262 “ anti – violence against women & children act”

RA 8505 “ rape victim assistance & protection act”

RA 9262 “ anti – trafficking in person’s act”

RA 8353 “ anti- rape law”