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Take a page out of her book with these inspiring quotes. Maya Angelou's writing is full of wisdom, compassion, and understanding. ... “Make every effort to change things you do not like ...
The end of the book is dedicated to means of attaining peace. The author begins by criticizing the popular maxim "to preserve peace, it is necessary to be prepared for war" stating that the possession of a military force can provoke envy and hostility from others, rather than serving as a deterrent. [1]
Peace education is the process of acquiring values, knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors to live in harmony with oneself, others, and the natural environment. There are numerous United Nations declarations and resolutions on the importance of peace. [ 1 ]
Despite the talk of benchmarks and roadmaps, the King argues that leaders and politicians must bear the responsibility of making the "much eroded dream" of peace come true. In the book, the King uses plain language to explain his view of the complex past, present and future of the region, choosing the steady tone of a commander rather than the ...
Life can be a tricky, challenging journey. One of the many things that makes it worthwhile is the kindness of others — and showing that same kindness and compassion to yourself. There’s a ...
Peacebuilding efforts aim to change beliefs, attitudes and behaviors to transform the short and long term dynamics between individuals and groups toward a more stable, peaceful coexistence. Peacebuilding is an approach to an entire set of interrelated efforts that support peace.
Detail from Peace and Prosperity (1896), Elihu Vedder, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C. Peace and conflict studies is an academic field which identifies and analyses violent and nonviolent behaviours, as well as the structural mechanisms attending violent and non-violent social conflicts.
Interventions: A Life in War and Peace is a memoir by former Secretary-General of the United Nations and 2001 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Kofi Annan. The book, published in 2012, focuses on the workings of the United Nations Secretariat and the conditions under which the Secretary General has to make decisions. The book is mainly set in the Post ...