Introduction A peace movement is a social movement which seeks to achieve ideals such as the ending of a particular war (or wars) or minimising inter-human violence in a particular place or situation. They are often linked to the goal of achieving world peace. Some of the methods used to achieve these goals include advocacy… Read More
Introduction The Asia-Pacific Peace Research Association is the Regional Association of International Peace Research Association (IPRA). It is an international non-governmental organisation of peace researchers, peace educators and peace advocates. The Asian Peace Research Association was established on 05 December 1980, at the closing of the conference on Asian Peace Research in the Global Context… Read More
Introduction The International Peace Research Association is a global network of academics. It was founded in 1964 and promotes peace by supporting national organisations, hosting conferences, publishing and supporting the publication of peace-promoting journals. Refer to Peace and Justice Studies Association and Asia-Pacific Peace Research Association. Organisation The International Peace Research Association was founded in… Read More
Introduction The Peace and Justice Studies Association (PJSA) is a non-profit organisation headquartered at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It was created following increased interest in peace-building after the September 11th attacks in United States and it organises annual conferences, publishes papers and a magazine, and issues awards for peace-builders. Organisation Following increased academic interest… Read More
Introduction Peace education is the process of acquiring values, knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviours to live in harmony with oneself, others, and the natural environment. There are numerous United Nations (UN) declarations and resolutions on the importance of peace. Ban Ki Moon, UN Secretary General, dedicated the International Day of Peace 2013 to peace education… Read More
Introduction The Department of Peace is a proposed cabinet-level department of the executive branch of the federal government of the United States. Not to be confused with Ministry of Peace, which may refer to: Brief History The peace movement in the United States has a proposed legislative history that dates to the first years of… Read More
Introduction The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is an American federal institution tasked with promoting conflict resolution and prevention worldwide. It provides research, analysis, and training to individuals in diplomacy, mediation, and other peace-building measures. Following years of proposals for a national “peace academy”, the USIP was established in 1984 by Congressional legislation signed… Read More
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