Peacebuilding

Stages of supporting Peaceas developed by the United Nations


Important concepts for peacebuilding


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