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1. Peace Education

2. Definition and Scope

3. What is Peace? Peace is the absence of violence, conflict, and war. It also means the presence of harmony, safety, and well-being.

4. 2 Types of Peace 01. 02. Positive Peace Negative Peace

5. POSITIVE PEACE The presence of justice, equality, and harmonious relationships. NEGATIVE PEACE Simply the absence of war or conflict.

6. Peace studies is an interdisciplinary academic field that explores the causes of conflict and strategies for promoting peace. Understanding and addressing the root causes of violence and conflict, and finding ways to build sustainable peace. What are Peace Studies? FIELD OF STUDY GOALS TOPICS COVERED Conflict resolution and mediation Human rights and social justice International relations and diplomacy Environmental sustainability Cultural understanding and tolerance

7. Why is Peace is important? Improves Quality of Life: Reduces suffering and enhances well-being. Economic Benefits: Peaceful societies are more prosperous and stable. Social Harmony: Promotes cooperation and healthy relationships among people and communities. Global Stability: Prevents wars and conflicts that can have widespread destructive impacts.

8. Scope 1. Understanding Conflict: Learning why conflicts occur and how they develop. 2. Resolving Conflict: Teaching ways to settle disputes peacefully. 3. Building Peace: Creating long-term solutions for a peaceful society. 4. Human Rights: Promoting justice and equality for all people. 5. International Relations: Managing peaceful relationships between countries. 6. Cultural Understanding: Encouraging respect and tolerance among different cultures. 7. Environmental Sustainability: Connecting environmental health with peace.

9. Historical Context

10. Origins and evolution of Peace Education Anci ent Roots: Early teachings on peace can be found in many ancient religions and philosophies, like Buddhism, Christianity, and Confucianism. Early 20th Century: After World War I, educators and activists started promoting peace education to prevent future wars. Organizations like the League of Nations supported peace education initiatives. Post-World War II: The devastation of World War II led to a renewed focus on peace education. The United Nations (UN) was established in 1945 and promoted peace education globally. Cold W ar Era: During the Cold War, peace education focused on nuclear disarmament and promoting understanding between the East and West. Peace movements and educational programs aimed to reduce tensions and prevent nuclear conflict. L ate 20th Century: P eace education expanded to include human rights, social justice, and environmental sustainability. The concept of "positive peace" gained prominence, emphasizing not just the absence of war but also the presence of justice and equality.

11. Origins and evolution of Peace Education 21s t Century: Pe ace education now addresses a wide range of issues, including global citizenship, cultural understanding, and non-vio lent conflict resolution. Schools, universities, and NGOs around the world continue to develop and promote peace education programs. Peac e education has evolved over time, responding to global challenges and aiming to build a more peaceful and just world.

12. Key Figures 01. Mahat ma Gandhi: Advocate for non-violence and peaceful resistance. His teachings on non-violence (ahimsa) influenced peace education worldwide. 02. Mari a Montessori: Italian educator who developed the Montessori method. Emphasized peace education and the development of peaceful individuals.

13. 03. John Dewey: American philosopher and educator. Promoted democratic education and the role of schools in teaching peace and cooperation. 04. P aulo Freire: Brazilian educator and philosopher. Known for his work on critical pedagogy, emphasizing social justice and empowerment.

14. Milestones 01. UNESCO (1945): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization was established. Promotes peace education globally through various programs and initiatives.

15. Milestones 02. Declaration of Human Rights (1948): The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the UN. E mphasized the importance of education in promoting peace and human rights.

16. Milestones 03. Peace Corps (1961): Established by President John F. Kennedy. Volunt eers work on education and community development projects around the world.

17. Milestones 04. International Year for the Culture of Peace (2000): The UN declared th e year 2000 as the International Year for the Culture of Peace. Aimed to promote peace education and awareness globally.

18. Milestones 05. Sustainable Dev elopment Goals (2015): The UN adopted th e 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including Goal 4: Quality Education. Emphas izes education for peace, human rights, and sustainable development.

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