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Communication for peaceful co-existence supports the emergence of tolerant and well-integrated societies at local, national and global levels. Peaceful societies are founded on political, economic, social and gender justice. The churches and other civil society organisations are uniquely positioned to advance mutual understanding, peace and justice, and the integrity of creation. Projects will put into action peace journalism and other communication strategies contributing to conflict prevention and a culture of peace.

Objectives

  1. Strengthen media and other communication practices that advance non-violent transformation of local and national conflicts.
  2. Promote media activities aimed at building a culture of peace.
  3. Amplify the voices of women and men working to make peace possible.

Reading and Resources

Peace Journalism: What is it? How to do it? (2000)
Written by Annabel McGoldrick and Jake Lynch. This manual is a good introduction to concepts and practices by two experienced newspaper and television reporters.

Role of Media in Conflict Prevention and Peace Building (2005)

The University for Peace published this textbook to analyze the crucial issues of the media in relation to conflict and peace. The media can exert a decisive influence 'constructive or polarizing' in any given situation. There is no democracy without free, responsible media. And there is no peace.

Handbook, Resource and Teaching Material in Conflict Resolution, Education for Human Rights, Peace and Democracy (1994)

The objective of this handbook published by the International Peace Research Association and UNESCO is to enable teachers/trainers to develop behavioural skills and values that help students become more effective citizens in their countries through the educational process. It covers the practical aspects of tolerance, cross-cultural, ethnic and inter-religious understanding, the standards and norms of human rights and the skills and procedures of non-violent conflict resolution.

Women, faith and reconciliation (2005)

Written by The Catholic Institute for International Relations (CIIR). It argues that, without the full participation of women enjoying equal rights with men, there can be no real peace, no real development, no real reconciliation, in fact no real hope for the world.

People Building Peace (2005)

This action agenda published by Global Partnership for the Prevention of armed Conflict outlines key priorities for a shift to prevention based on promoting human security. It addresses some of the main challenges for responding to conflict that is at risk of ? or has already descended into ? organized violence, as well as for addressing the consequences of war and building cultures of peace. It proposes measures to address some of the main structural causes of conflict by promoting greater human security. It suggests strategies for better focusing policies and structuring resources to achieve these aims. It concludes by highlighting key reforms and tasks.

Civil Society and Peace (2005)

The conclusion of most organizations from around the world, as they report progress toward a culture of peace during the first five years of the International Decade for the Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World, is that a global movement for a culture of peace is advancing.

Declaration of Principles on Tolerance (1995)

Proclaimed and signed by the Member States of UNESCO on 16 November 1995.

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WACC promotes communication for social change. It believes that communication is a basic human right that defines people's common humanity, strengthens cultures, enables participation, creates community and challenges tyranny and oppression.

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