Cultivating peace in the 21 st century Module 1

A culture of peace will be achieved when citizens of the world understand global problems, have the skills to resolve conflicts and struggle for justice non-violently, live by international standards of human rights and equity, appreciate cultural diversity, and respect the Earth and each other. Such learning can only be achieved with systematic education for peace. Hague Agenda for Peace & Justice for the 21st Century

#Topic Overview 1 Peace – More Than Just a Symbol 2 Causes of Conflict, Violence and War 3 Security – More Than Just Defence? 4 Deeper Security – A Case Study 5 Toward a Culture of Peace 6 Taking Action 7 Where Do I stand?

1 Peace – More Than Just a Symbol Aim- To explore definitions of peace and construct an initial understanding of what peace means.

Activity 1 The question ‘What is Peace?’ is written on the four corners of the room. break into four groups each group writes as much as they can on the board, cartoons, symbols and pictures are fine as well. Now write a short paragraph answering this question.

Possible Discussion Questions Is peace the absence of war? Is it the absence of injustice? Or is it both — and possibly more? Is peace a goal to be aimed at or a way of living one's life? Does war come from inside ourselves and, hence, is a natural part of the human condition? Is war somehow forced upon ordinary people by those in power? Is it forced upon them by social, political and economic structures (the way those in power have organized society and the world)? Is there such a thing as a "just" war? Can war bring peace? Is the maintenance, stockpiling and updating of weapons systems an effective means of upholding peace? Is deterrence morally defensible?

Activity 2 1. Each student is given one of the randomly selected message pieces (cut up Message Match handout). Students look for another student with whom they can join to form a message that makes sense. 2. When the task is complete, each pair reads out its message.

The Peace, Violence and Conflict overhead can be displayed on a projector or a copy can be handed out to each group. Groups will then determine: the most challenging statement the most outrageous statement the most thought-provoking statement the most insightful statement the most inspirational statement the blandest statement

1.The most challenging statement 2.The most outrageous statement S, 3.The most thought-provoking statement. 4.The most insightful statement 5.The most inspirational statement 6.The blandest statement Analysing quotes on peace

The best quote on peace is? Quote and author Why?