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A TIME FOR HOPE AND TRUST

Elizabeth Evans-Risco
Lima, Peru

This invitation to communicate with colleagues and friends in the Global Campaign for Peace Education is a call to read the signs of our times and I am greatly appreciative for this opportunity.

How do we read the signs of our times? In fact, many would say that these are times of great distress in the world, where the poor are suffering from hunger for food and for love, where women are being subjected to all forms of unjust treatment, where children are not given care and attention, the young are not offered the basic opportunities for self realization, where the land, the water and the air are being polluted and we know for a fact that the future generations will receive a world on the verge of devastation. But by the same token, we are witnesses of new happenings, of great and valiant efforts, of strong and creative resistance to the forces of unjust and inhuman powers.

A good number of us participated in the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the International Institute for Peace Education held at the UN building in New York, last August. There we learned and shared what Peace Educators are doing throughout the globe. We were inspired, enlightened, energized by the many experiences taking place in different parts of the world, with different sectors of societies. The diversity of practices coming from different countries, cultures, peoples are connecting to form this human chain of hope and trust. We are learning to interact and to support one another. To discover that, in spite of the differences, we are part of the same human energy that chooses to build a world based on peace and justice for all.

Upon returning from the celebration, I found my fellow citizens getting over the shock and the great losses after the earthquake that affected our country on August 15th. But again, there were great lessons to be learned, people of all conditions came together to show care and solidarity to those who had lost their families, their homes, their schools, their towns, their futures. Now after a month, there are still people from all social and economic sectors looking for ways to help and bring solace to those who are suffering. This has been the first time in the history of our country when we have seen government officials, civil society organizations, groups of entrepreneurs, professionals, students, showing a sense of social responsibility and caring for those who were most affected. Of course, there is always lots more that can be done, but what we are noticing is that many people in the country are becoming aware that we are all citizens and belong to the same human family and must help and support one another. This is a sign of our times, after much hardship experienced during the arm struggle in the 80s and 90s when thousands of Peruvians died and many others turned their backs on those directly suffering the effects of the conflict. Now we are witnessing a growing spirit of generosity and of recognition that we must all work together to build a more just and inclusive nation.

We are also preparing the II International Seminar on Peace Education, or CIPE – Peru, an opportunity to build a strong network of peace promoters, institutions and learning communities to contribute to the foundation of the Peace Movement within the efforts of the Civic Movement Post Truth and Reconciliation Commission “So It Doesn’t Happen Again”. This is an opportunity that many are looking forward to in order to bond together and continue responding to the great demand that our society is calling for: a shared vision of a peaceful society based on justice, hope, trust and love. We hope that the CIPE - Peru, in the month of October, will be a step forward in this direction.

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News & Highlights: Peace One Day Internet TV Channel Launch; New Peace Education Plans in Nepal; Education Under Attack – UNESCO Study
Peace Education in the Field: Reports from India & Colombia

Peace One Day - Internet TV Channel Launch
Peace One Day began as a film project which was launched in 1999 to document the creation of the first ever annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence with a fixed calendar date.  In 2001, Peace One Day achieved its primary objective.  The United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution formally establishing an annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence on the UN International Day of Peace fixed in the global calendar on 21 September - Peace Day.

Since then, with the backing of world leaders, Nobel Peace Laureates, corporations and countless individuals around the world, Peace One Day has been working to raise awareness of Peace Day and to engage all sectors of society in the Day's observance in accordance with the resolution. On 21 September 2006 there were activities in 200 countries, directly involving 27.6 million people.

Peace One Day is now proud to announce the launch of its very own interactive Internet television channel -- Peace One Day TV.  The channel will reflect the ethos of Peace One Day.  It will entertain, empower and inspire action. It will include material representing each continent and eventually provide programming available in the 6 official languages of the UN.  The channel will be hosted by Joost - the company responsible for Skype - and will launch in October 07.  If you have any films in your archive that you think might be suitable, or would like to discuss this further, please don't hesitate to contact us on: 020 7456 9180, info@peaceoneday.org or visit our website: www.peaceoneday.org

Educator Spreads Message of Peace During Summer Travels
Dr. Dale Snauwaert visited China, Spain and Costa Rica during the summer to advocate for the importance of peace education. UTNews - http://utnews.utoledo.edu/publish/index.html

Education Under Attack – UNESCO Study
Attacks on education are on the rise and acutely affect its availability, states a new UNESCO study, launched to mark Global Action Week 2007. For more details and the complete UNESCO study see: http://portal.unesco.org/education/en/ev.php-URL_ID=53072&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

Nepal Minister of Education Announces Plans for Peace Education
The Minister for Education and Sports (MoES) of Nepal recently announced that the ministry would include peace education as new subject in schools beginning next year. For more information see: http://www.gorkhapatra.org.np/content.php?nid=27307

The Colombian National Education Plan 2006-2016 is a social pact that must guide the horizon, the planning and the social and political mobilization around the defense of the right for quality education. Nearly 20,000 education agents from all over the country proposed their initiatives related to ten main topics chosen by public consultation. Among these topics, peace education, “convivencia” and citizenship had the first place in preferences. It’s important to know that this subject did not appear in the past plan. But now, there are in Colombia thousands of persons, groups, organizations and communities working hard to create peace cultures in their daily realities in spite of the violence and conflicts that they have to face. In this way, the Colombian peace education movement was able to introduce in the new Plan the idea of peace education focused on a deep vision of personal dignity and human rights. At the same time, this movement promotes human pedagogies that take in account the multiples capacities and intelligences of human beings searching to reach and enjoy peace. It’s great that the creation of Colombia’s CIPE happens just in this context for CIPE’s methodology fits exactly with what the Colombian National Education Plan is seeking. To receive a copy of the complete plan please e-mail: secretariatecnica@educacionparalapaz.org.co or visit: www.plandecenal.edu.co

Report of the talk on "Peace Education and Human Rights" - India.  Prepared by: Ms Sunita Varte

A talk on "Peace Education & Human Rights" was successfully held on 22nd Aug 2007 at Russian Centre of Science & Culture (RCSC), New Delhi. The programme was jointly organized by Peace Education Resource Centre, India (PERC, India) and Russian Centre of Science & Culture (RCSC), New Delhi. Dr Saroj Pandey, Reader, Department of Teacher Education & Extension, NCERT spoke on the theme followed by a report from Dr Leban Serto, Coordinator - Centre for Peace Education (CFPEM). Dr. S.V. Cherkas, Deputy Director, RCSC chaired the programme. Mr. Vyacheslav J Topchyan, Counselor, Press & Culture, Russian Embassy was also present. The programme started with an introduction about PERC, India from Dr. Alana Golmei, Coordinator - PERC, India and was followed by introduction of the RCSC from Ms Purnima Anand, General Secretary of Indo-Russian Youth Club - RCSC.

22nd August is also the Day of Russian National Flag. As a dedication to this day, Ms. Maria Pavlova, Executive Secretary & Programme Coordinator - RCSC gave a presentation on the "Russian State Symbols" and also welcomed the members present on behalf of RCSC. Ms Khachungla Chalhang, Chairperson - PERC, India welcomed the speakers and members present on behalf of PERC, India. Dr. S.V. Cherkas, in his address, emphasized the critical role that Peace play in the survival of humanity. He highlighted the role of youth in promoting peace. In the light of the previous statement, he advocated the need to extend support to the youth movements. He pointed out that peace and human rights has become contextual after World War II which was also expressed in the UN declaration. He also discussed about the different interpretations of peace and human rights in different parts of the world and their inclusion in the educational systems.

The speaker of the day, Dr. Saroj Pandey at the start put forward the two objectives of Global Campaign for Peace Education, Public and Political support in spreading awareness and to incorporate Peace Education in the daily teaching to promote Peace. She talked about the various components of Peace Education. She emphasized upon Conflict Resolution, which is very relevant especially in India as the Indian society strictly adheres to the social hierarchy system which led to various sections of the society being deprived of basic Human Rights. She also talked about the need to adopt value-oriented approach of teaching Peace and Human Rights and incorporating components of peace in the curriculum at all levels of education which will ensure graded inculcation of values. She also highlighted how access to information due to globalization and liberalization increases violence in different ways. In view of that she pointed out how through NCF-2005, NCERT has come up with a different approach of imparting Peace Education and Human Rights. Learning is a process based on earlier experiences; therefore, the need for experiential learning has a wider implication on Peace Education and Human Rights.

Dr. Leban Serto gave a brief report of his participation in the 25th Anniversary of International Institute of Peace Education (IIPE) and the strategic meeting of GCC-CIPE recently held at New York. He shared a common viewpoint with the speaker on the essentiality to ponder upon how to spread awareness on Peace Education through various means. He advocated the philosophy of Live and Let Live. He also shared his experiences of the seminar wherein the participants discussed about a peaceful world 25 years from now and that such kind of a world is a possibility if we all work towards it. The talk and report was followed by questions & discussions. 35 members were present at the programme. Dr. Achan Mungleng (PERC, India) moderated the session.

International Coalition to Ban Uranium Weapons Conference – October 2 & 3, 2007
The International Coalition to Ban Uranium Weapons is hosting a conference “Uranium Weapons: Contributing to a Dangerous World” at the UN Church Center on October 2-3, 2007. To register contact Doug Weir on info@bandepleteduranium.org. For more information on the event visit: www.bandepleteduranium.org. Registration for the event is 25$.

International Summit on Children and the Environment – Montreal, Quebec, Canada
The Organization for the Protection of Children’s Rights, a charitable organization based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada is presently working on organizing another International Summit to be held in the fall of 2008. The theme of this important international gathering of experts is “Children, the Environment and Projects on Sustainability of Best Practices”. The goal of the Summit is to identify programs that are highly promising or that are considered best practices in the areas of children and the environment. If you are interested in presenting a poster at this Summit in Montreal, please contact either Mrs. Angela Ficca at ficcaa@osde.ca or Mrs. Johane Monette at jmonette@osde.ca

Youth Action for Peace – September 30 – October 7 – Mollina, Spain
Youth Action for Peace is glad to announce its participation in the 8th edition of the University on Youth and Development which is going to take place in Mollina, (Spain) from 30th September to 7th October 2007. The movement will be partner of this event by organizing a seminar on young refugees inclusion through volunteering: "Journey of Peace: how to integrate young refugees through local volunteering” We are looking for 25-30 young, motivated, workers with refugees, active volunteers on refugees field, as well as people with a strong background on this subject and interested in learning more about it. The seminar is also open to young people with refugee status. For more information email: exchange-training@yap.org

Student Peace Alliance National Conference 2007 – October 19-21 - MA
Student Peace Alliance National Conference 2007 will take place at Brandeis University October 19-21, 2007. The conference will bring together student and youth leaders from around the country to develop their peacebuilding and organizing skills so that they can effectively create positive change in their communities. For more information see:  https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/696/shop/custom.jsp?donate_page_KEY=2408

The NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns -October 25 - United Nations
The NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns at the United Nations announces the launching of a new project on Thursday October 25th, at 3PM at UN headquarters in New York. This project involves the creation of linkages between students and faculty with an interest in the promotion of peace, and the NGO (non-governmental organization) community at the UN. Specifically, the NGO Committee wishes to promote the development of "campus peace centers", i.e. physical spaces on college campuses around the world dedicated to meetings and other events related to advocacy for peaceful resolution of conflict and other social justice concerns. These centers will be linked to each other and to the United Nations via the internet. If you are interested in participating in this project and/or attending the launch at the UN headquarters, please contact Neil Altman at neilaltman@hotmail.com. He will send you details about the launch. Also, please visit the project website at campuspeacecenters.net. 

Gandhi-King Conference on Peacemaking – October 26-27 – Memphis, Tennessee
I would like to inform you about the Gandhi-King Conference on Peacemaking which will occur October 26th and 27th in Memphis, TN. This will be Memphis' fourth annual conference during which academics, activists, professionals, students, and community members will gather from all over the country to participate in workshops, hear plenary addresses and paper presentations, and learn about various topics having to do with peace, nonviolence, and conflict resolution. For more information visit http://www.gandhikingconference.org

Basic Transformative Mediation Training – Oct. 14-17 – Poughkeepsie, NY
The Mediation Center of Dutchess County is offering a Basic Transformative Mediation Training to be held this October 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th from 8:30am-5:30pm each day.  This year the training will be held on the nearby beautiful Vassar College campus, in Poughkeepsie, NY. 35 hours of training cost $750.00 (includes materials). Available on a first-come, first-served basis with payment and completed registration form. For more information on transformative meditation visit http://www.transformativemediation.org/. To register call Jennifer Carson, Volunteer and Training Program Coordinator, at 845-471-7213, ext. 3139 by September 25th, to register

International Education for Peace Conference – Vancouver, Canada - November 15-18
This conference is being held November 15-18, 2007 and is entitled “Strategies for Building a Civilization of Peace”. The primary goal of the conference is to contribute to the worldwide efforts to create a civilization of peace. Essential to this undertaking is life-long peace education at home, in schools, and in the community, with its focus on the integral role of all members of society-children, youth, and adults-and with the equal participation of women and men in the administration of human affairs. For more information visit their website at: www.efpinternational.org/conference2007   
  Gender, War, and Militarism: An International Conference – Oct. 25-26 - Pennsylvania

Walk the Green Line – November 27-29 – Israel
Walk the Green Line is your opportunity to experience what the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is all about, meet with Israeli and Palestinian peacemakers, and your chance to take a stand on the solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. You can make a real contribution towards peace making. You can make a difference. Participate in this hands-on experience that will translate your values into practice. For more information visit: www.walkthegreenline.org

Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference 2007 – December 7-9 – Sarajevo
Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference 2007 will take place in a city of Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference 2007 will be held from 7th- 9th of December. Applications and abstract submissions will be accepted starting from June 10th 2007. Deadline for abstracts submissions is October 20th, 2007. For more information visit: http://www.tomorrowpeople.org/peace/conference.htm

4^th Global Symposium – December 7-10 – Lucknow, India
Inviting civil society, media, corporate representatives, university professors, educators and children from the world over to the 4th Global Symposium, “Awakening Planetary Consciousness”. The Global Symposium is an annual event that has developed a world wide movement through a global partnership with civil society and educational organizations to establish sustainable development, world unity and world peace. For more information visit www.wmgd.net/symposium

Workshop on Humiliation and Violent Conflict representing the Tenth Annual Human DHS Meeting - December 13-14
This workshop is a two day event being held at Teachers College, Columbia University from December 13-14, 2007. Given the current context of the field of international conflict, the impact of emotions on conflict has become one of the most important questions worldwide. However, there are only scattered publications in the research and applied literature that would address issues on conflict and emotion directly, as well as their relations and their impact on public policy. The workshops are envisaged as a learning community gathering, interactive and highly participatory. The purpose is to create an open space to identify and sharpen our understanding of the discourse and debate on emotion and conflict and the role that might, or might not be played by humiliation within this field. For more information visit: http://www.humiliationstudies.org/whoweare/don.php.

University of Texas at Austin - Annual Africa Conference – March 28-30, 2008
The University of Texas at Austin is hosting its annual Africa Conference. This year’s conference theme is Wars and Conflicts in Africa. The website for next year’s conference is: http://www.utexas.edu/conferences/africa/2008/ and the call for papers can be found at: http://www.utexas.edu/conferences/africa/2008/callforpapers.html

M.A. in Conflict Management Studies at Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
This fall marks the opening of our new Master of Arts Program in Conflict Management Studies at Ben Gurion University of the Negev (Israel). This interdisciplinary program integrates theory and praxis in conflict management and peace-building as they relate to conflicts from the micro to macro levels. Our major focus is on violence prevention and peace education in multi-cultural contexts, especially as they relate to conflicts in Israel/Middle East and in the Negev - regions comprised of diverse peoples and communities. Among our faculty are the following distinguished professors: Program Chair - Shifra Sagy (educational psychology); Dan Bar-On (social psychology); Ismail abu Saad (education); Alean al-Kranawi (social work); Dan Caspi (communication); Nissim Kalderon (cultural studies); Hanna Yablonka (history); and Oren Yiftachel (political geography). As we extend our network of peace and conflict management scholars, practitioners, educators, students and activists, we invite you to contact us! By email: jchaitin@yahoo.com (Dr. Julia Chaitin) or conflict.mgt@gmail.com (Dr. Orna Levinson) by phone: 972- 54-5382524 (Dr. Orna Levinson) or visit our website (only in Hebrew, meanwhile) - http://hsf.bgu.ac.il/rt/index.htm

Transcend Peace University Announces New October Semester Courses
Transcend Peace University, the world’s first global online center for peace studies, is announcing the October Semester 2007. Offering 21 online courses directed by internationally renowned professionals, classes include advanced conflict transformation, peaceful conflict transformation: the transcend method, missed opportunities: Iraq & the Balkans, gender & militarism, building peace education, peace & global compact, democratization & development, and many more. For more information visit http://tpu.transcend.org or email tpu@transcend.org

Training Course on Human Rights Education with Children
The Council of Europe launched a Programme “Building Europe for and with Children” in 2006 with the objective of formulating policy guidelines and establishing good practices in promoting children’s rights and standing up against violence against children. This training course on Human Rights Education with children will take place at the European Youth Centre Budapest from November 10-18, 2007. For more information or to register visit www.coe.int/youth

M.A. Program on Conflict Analysis and Resolution at Sabanci University
The program on Conflict Analysis and Resolution at Sabanci University in Istanbul, Turkey is accepting student applications for the 2007-08 academic year. The CAR program is the only Masters program of its kind in Southeastern Europe, taking a regional lead in training a new cadre of peacemakers and conflict prevention specialist from Turkey and countries around the world. The program emphasizes the scholar-practitioner model, providing students with a strong theoretical background as well as means for applying their knowledge to real-world settings. For more information, please visit: http://www.sabanciuniv.edu/ssbf/conf/eng/

Global Youth Connect - Human Rights Delegations for Young Leaders -- winter 2007-2008
Global Youth Connect, an international human rights organization, is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications from young leaders (ages 18-25) for our winter 2007-2008 International Human Rights Delegations.  Program locations include: El Salvador and Rwanda. Human rights delegations are a unique, first-hand opportunity to cross cultural boundaries and learn about the daily reality of human rights as experienced in a complex and increasingly globalized world.  Each delegation weaves together three core sets of activities: site visits to local organizations, hands-on fieldwork projects, and a human rights training workshop with local youth activists. For more information visit: www.globalyouthconnect.org/participate

The Fulbright Senior Specialists Program - Peace & Conflict Resolution Studies Applicants
The Fulbright Senior Specialists Program, one of several Fulbright initiatives administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), is looking for qualified academics and professionals in the field of Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies to join its Roster. The Senior Specialists Program is designed to provide short-term academic opportunities (grant lengths range from two to six weeks) for U.S. faculty and professionals.  Grantees have the opportunity to interact with host institutions abroad in a variety of ways.  Activities of past Peace and Confliction Resolution Studies grantees include: Assistance in development of graduate programs in conflict studies and negotiations, peace studies and conflict management, and peace psychology. Participation in workshops on peace-building strategies. Consultation with university and government officials on local conflict resolution. Teaching graduate courses in international human rights law, trends in conflict management, and the political economy of armed conflict. For more information on the program and its possibilities in peace and conflict resolution studies, please visit www.cies.org/specialists, email fulspec@cies.iie.org, or call 202.686.4026.

Applications for the 2008 session of the annual Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) at Columbia
University are being accepted. I would like to take this opportunity to ask you to disseminate this information and application to human rights activists based in the Global South as well as grassroots activists in the United States. HRAP is designed to prepare proven human rights leaders from the Global South and marginalized communities in the U.S. to participate in national and international policy debates on globalization by building their skills, knowledge, and contacts. The Program features a four-month residency at Columbia University in New York City with a structured curriculum of advocacy, networking, skills-building, and academic coursework. For further information or to download additional copies of the application, please refer to our website at http://humanrights.columbia.edu/hrap/ .

The Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships
These fellowships support the final year of dissertation writing for Ph.D. or Th.D. candidates in the humanities and social sciences addressing ethical or religious values. In 2008, 28 Newcombe Fellows will be named and each will receive a stipend of $23,000. In addition, their institutions will be asked to waive or otherwise cover tuition and fees. For more information, visit http://www.woodrow.org/newcombe.

The Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowships in Women's Studies
These fellowships aim to assist students in their final year of dissertation writing by offering $3,000 to help bear the expenses of doctoral candidates conducting original and significant research about women, crossing disciplinary, regional or cultural boundaries.  For more information, visit http://www.woodrow.org/womens- studies.

“Women Building Peace: What they do, why it matters” by Sanam Anderlini
Sanam Anderlini has produced a very important book, published today, essential reading “Women Building Peace: What they do, why it matters” (publisher; Lynne Rienner). "Anderlini moves beyond the well-tread path with this measured, well-informed analysis of the impact of women on building and maintaining peace. Her work should be mandatory reading for students, scholars, and practitioners in the fields of conflict resolution and security studies." - Julie Mertus, American University. This book is available on Amazon. 

Bringing a Human Rights Vision to Public Schools: A Training Manual for Organizers
Produced by the National Economic and Social Rights Initiative (NESRI) and Community Asset Development Re-defining Education (CADRE), this manual is a resource for advocates, organizers, community members, parents and youth interested in using human rights as a tool for improving public education in the U.S. Available in English and Spanish on-line in PDF format at http://www.nesri.org/programs/education_manual.html To order hard copies email info@nesri.org or call 212-253-1710.

Development of Human Rights Manual for Community Leaders – East Timor
The Provedoria (Ombudsman) for Human Rights and Justice of Timor-Leste (East Timor), with the financial assistance of UNDP/OHCHR Project for the Human Rights Capacity Building of the Provedoria for Human Rights and Justice, will start to develop a human rights manual for community leaders. The aim is to increase community leader's awareness of human rights so they can be promoter of these values at their communities. Timor-Leste has a local authority structure which includes Suco Chiefs (sucos are like municipalities), village chiefs and a Suco Council (which includes all village chiefs as well as youth and women representatives). We would like to ask the HRE Network for experiences in developing community leaders’ manuals and for information about how to assess them so we can utilize the good experience which has already taken place in the world. If interested in contributing you can contact Barbara Nazareth Oliveira, Project Manager at +6707269063 or email her at hr-education@lists.hrea.org

Human Rights Education Associates Compendium of Good Practices
Human Rights Education Associates invites submissions of good practice in the area of human rights education, citizenship education and education for mutual respect and understanding. HREA is assisting the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE/ODIHR), the Council of Europe, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in compiling a compendium of good practices in school systems. Submissions are being accepted for the primary and secondary level schooling sectors in addition to teacher training institutions. Examples from countries outside of this region, unfortunately, cannot be considered. Please visit the compendium website at http://www.hrea.org/compendium in order to learn more about this initiative, to obtain details about submission, and to access the online submission form. Submissions should be made as soon as possible but no later than December 1, 2007.

L'Escola de Cultura Pau (School for a Culture of Peace) – Teacher Resource
L'Escola de Cultura de Pau (School for a Culture of Peace) presents an interactive resource targeted to teachers interested in promoting conflict transformation and peace education at school. The web is based on the questions that have been raised frequently by teachers in our trainings, answering as concretely and positively as possible. The proposals aim is to respond to conflict in the most comprehensive manner: from a micro perspective, promoting positive relations between people, to a macro perspective, a comprehension of the world, through classroom and school structural issues. This way, there are many different issues addressed, as prevention and conflict solving skills among students (and teachers!), the pedagogical method, school rules, how to take advantage of informal spaces, how to increase relationships between teachers, with families, etc. Visit: http://www.escolapau.org/castellano/convivencia/index.htm

School of Peace Education – Curriculum Materials available online!
We have posted, in the web page of the School of Peace Education, some practical exercises for educating for peace. Most of those activities have been invented or adapted by us during trainings and workshops, so we certify they work! There are by now more than 60 exercises, classified into four main subjects: peace education, conflict education, intercultural learning, and education to understand the world. Those activities can be found, in Spanish, at: http://www.escolapau.org/castellano/programas/dinamicas.htm (activities are posted in Spanish and Catalan, not yet in English, although it will come.)

The Journal of Peacebuilding and Development
The Journal of Peacebuilding and Development (JPD) is a bi-annual peer-reviewed journal aiming to develop theory-practice, and North-South dialogues. The journal examines critical peacebuilding and development topic and questions that challenge our era. To subscribe or receive more information visit: www.journalpeacedev.org.

Internet Video – “Resisting the drums of War”
I’d like to invite interested listserv members to take a look at the brief 10-minute video—also entitled “Resisting the Drums of War”—that I’ve put on my website at http://www.eidelsonconsulting.com/videos.php. The video describes how the current administration promoted the war in Iraq by targeting our personal and collective concerns about vulnerability, injustice, distrust, superiority, and helplessness. I expect that the continued occupation of Iraq--or an attack on Iran--will likely be presented to the public in much the same way. The video examines these warmongering appeals and offers some counterarguments against them. - Roy J. Eidelson, Ph.D.

Senior Education Adviser/Deputy Cluster Co-coordinator for Save the Children
Save the Children is seeking a Senior Education Adviser/Deputy Cluster Co-coordinator to work within the Education Cluster Unit being established in Geneva, Switzerland. The Global Education Cluster Support Unit will play a crucial role in the UN Humanitarian Reform process, contributing specific expertise drawn from the NGO sector and demonstrating the benefits of a genuine partnership approach to Education response in emergencies. As a representative of Save the Children Alliance, the post holder will reach out to other NGO’s globally to harness expertise and to influence the UN process in emergencies. The post holder will contribute to monitoring and evaluation of this overall cluster process to ensure learning and lasting change for children. To apply, please visit www.savethechildren.org.uk/jobs

InterAction Project Coordinator for IASC Gender Equality E-learning Initiative
The Project Coordinator will be housed at InterAction in Washington DC and oversee the production of an interactive e-learning tool on Gender Equality in Humanitarian Action for the IASC Sub-working Group on Gender in Humanitarian Action. Through  regular consultation with an Advisory Committee composed of members of the IASC Gender SWG, cluster actors , other key NGOs and experts working in gender, adult pedagogy, and humanitarian assistance, the Project Coordinator will develop and finalize the e-learning tool. The IASC SWG on Gender in cooperation with the Project Coordinator will outline specific Terms of Reference regarding the responsibilities of the SWG and the Advisory Committee.  If interested in applying contact: Heather Powell via email at: hpowell@interaction.org. Deadline for applications: 28 September, 2007.

Peace Education Lesson Plan Writer Needed – U Thant Institute
The U Thant Institute is a non-profit organization. Its mission is to promote the spirit of “One World” that reflects the vision of U Thant, the Third Secretary- General of the United Nations. Peace education specialist needed to write approximately 30 lesson plans for one and half hour after-school program linking middle schools in U.S. with those in other countries. Age level is 11-13 .years. Compensation available. Please contact phone #: 203-341-0477 for details.

The Coalition for the International Criminal Court: Short Term Internship
The Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC) is looking for thirteen volunteers who would like to join the NGO delegation to the Sixth Session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) of the International Criminal Court (ICC) that will take place in New York from 30 November to 14 December 2007. For assistance during the ASP meeting, the CICC is looking for a team of enthusiastic volunteers who are interested in attending an international conference and contributing to the work of one of the world’s largest NGO networks, by preparing documents for the meetings, taking notes, and submitting reports. In addition, support from interns is needed to provide interpretation during meetings for NGO representatives that do not speak English. Also, comprehensive photo and video coverage of the conference will be needed. For more information about the CICC and the internship position, please visit our website www.iccnow.org. Or email Attn: Internship Coordinator at internship@iccnow.org

Executive Director/City of Cambridge Peace Commission
Executive Director for unique 1-person city dept connecting local & global issues of violence, peace & justice. Commitment to & exp w/ related issues; leadership, vision & collaboration in policy, advocacy, peace education, training & program implementation. Outreach to & collaboration w/ Peace Commissioners, community groups & City on wide range of programs, task forces, coalitions, trainings, & citywide events. Represent Commission locally, nationally & internationally. Responsible for day-to-day oversight of admin & budget. BA w/ 5-7 yrs related experience, especially program management, written & oral communication & recruiting/sustaining diverse volunteer pool. $55,190 - $64,106 /year + excellent benefits. On how to apply for this position, visit the City of Cambridge (Massachusetts) website www.cambridgema.gov and click on jobs. We are an AA/EEO Employer. Closing date: October 11, 2007. Position to begin 3/15/08.

Peace Games – Internships
Peace Games is looking for enthusiastic interns and work/study students to help implement our exciting school-based peace and social justice curriculum in New York City public schools. Peace Games volunteers teach collaborative games, conflict resolution, anti-bias education and communication skills in classrooms, on the playground and in the lunchroom. There are also opportunities to help with special administrative and evaluation projects. There are about 10 positions to fill. Our first mandatory 12 hour training for all interns and volunteers will take place on Friday, September 14 from 5 pm to 9 pm and Saturday, September 15 from 9 am to 5 pm at Fordham University Lincoln Center. Contact Richard Cardillo at richard@peacegames.org for more information or go to www.peacegames.org for these and other job opportunities.

Professor of Peace Studies - The Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame
The Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for two tenured or tenure-track faculty positions in Peace Studies. Rank, research specialty, and academic discipline are open, but the Institute seeks candidates whose teaching and research complement our existing research programs. More information about the Kroc Institute and its program is available at http://kroc.nd.edu.

Internship with United Nations & United Nations Development Program
The Internship Programme offers a small group of outstanding graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to the work of the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP). The programme is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation, but also complements other international studies, including law.http://www.undp.org/internships/

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provides economic and humanitarian assistance around the world. USAID has a small number of unpaid internships available. http://www.usaid.gov/careers/studentprograms.html

Carter Center, Internship
The Carter Center's unique internship program is recognized both nationally and internationally and has special appeal for combining academic study with practical application and experience. Designed particularly for Graduate or Undergraduate students interested in three main areas of contemporary international and domestic issues: Prevention and resolution of conflict, Control and eradication of disease (Due: October 15, 2007) http://www.cartercenter.org/involved/internships/index.html

ABOUT THE GLOBAL CAMPAIGN FOR PEACE EDUCATION
Founded in 1999, the Hague Appeal for Peace Global Campaign for Peace Education (GCPE) is an international organized network that promotes peace education among schools, families and communities to transform the culture of violence into a culture of peace. The Global Campaign for Peace Education is presently being coordinated by the Peace Education Center at Teachers College, Columbia University. (peace-ed@tc.edu)

Peace education is a holistic, participatory process that includes teaching for and about human rights, nonviolent responses to conflict, social and economic justice, gender equity, environmental sustainability, international law, disarmament, traditional peace practices and human security. The methodology of peace education encourages reflection, critical thinking, cooperation, and responsible action. It promotes multiculturalism, and is based on values of dignity, equality and respect.Peace education is intended to prepare students for democratic participation in schools and society.

The Global Campaign for Peace Education has two goals:
1. To see peace education integrated into all curricula, community and family education worldwide to become a part of life;
2. To promote the education of all teachers to teach for peace.

The papers of the Hague Appeal for Peace have been archived at Swarthmore College Peace Collection and can be found at http://ww w.swarthmore.edu/Library

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