The culture of peace and non-violence is essential to human
existence, development and progress. In 1999, the United Nations
General Assembly adopted by consensus the norm-setting,
forward-looking "Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture
of Peace". Governments, institutions, NGOs, other civil society
entities and, in particular, individuals - all are encouraged
therein to contribute to the global movement for the culture of
peace. Related to this vision, this rich and varied dialogue
discusses how the culture of peace can be achieved in the world.
Based on the extensive personal and professional experiences of two
high-profile thinkers and activists, they analyse the challenges
unfolding at local, national and global levels and how these relate
to humanity's quest for peace, human security and happiness.
Although coming from very different positions - one a Buddhist
philosopher, educator and leader; the other a UN diplomat renowned
for his international work in peace, development and human rights -
these interlocutors are united in their search for justice and
better quality of life for all and their conviction that women and
young people are the most effective means to achieving positive
change in the world. The dialogue provides ideas on the key
challenges that face our planet: poverty and deprivation, war and
violence, nuclear weapons and small arms, climate change and
environmental degradation, weak governance and financial crises,
marginalization of women and alienation of youth and the relentless
drive for materialism. They also invite us to consider how the
culture of peace can be practically achieved through an individual,
collective and institutional transformation. Recognizing that
global citizenship, multilateralism, women's equality and
value-creating education are central and inter-linked themes, this
dialogue also underscores the inherent strength of spirituality,
compassion, empathy, forgiveness, respect for diversity and
empowerment that comes from the trials and tribulations of life.
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