| Posted: April 18 2005,14:01 |
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PROGRESS: Has your organization seen
progress toward a culture of peace and nonviolence in your domain of
action and in your constituency during the first half of the Decade? |
We do not see progress yet, but we do have more members wishing to become more active in reaching for a Culture of Peace.
Our
norms: US contributes 0.7% of discretionary budget for
development + it honors its stated commitments of contributions.
US ratifies the International Criminal Court Statute. US
appoints a peace building UN Ambassador.
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OBSTACLES: What are the most important obstacles that have prevented progress?
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There is a US ideological thrust toward unilateralism, and the rise of misinformation in the media.
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ACTIONS: What actions have been
undertaken by your organization to promote a culture of peace and
nonviolence during the first half of the Decade?
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We have created Resolutions in support of the ICC, the MDG's;
We have joined CONGO Committee, Sprituality, Values and Global Concerns.
We have created International Peace Day Celebrations in New York and Brooklyn that are interfaith.
We have planted peace pole.
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ADVICE: What advice would you like to
give to the Secretary-General and the General Assembly to promote a
culture of peace and nonviolence during the second half of the Decade? |
I would suggest that he begin using language highlighting "culture of peace"';
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PARTNERSHIPS: What partnerships and
networks does your organization participate in, thus strengthening the
global movement for a culture of peace? |
We
have partnered 3 networks: Interspiritual Dialogue
(www.isdac.com) Student World Assembly (www.swa.org), and Human Agenda
(out of FfD Conference); we supported informal networking
at the DPI/NGO Conference in 2004 encouraging other NGO's to form
partnerships.
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PLANS: What new engagements are
planned by your organization to promote a culture of peace and
nonviolence in the second half of the Decade (2005-2010)? |
Plans-
more of the same; with focus on increasing donor Funds in
US; stimulating community based programs with UNA/USA;
developing dialogue connections with people of different
traditions; deconstructing the -isms especially race and
gender.
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Postal address of organization
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attn: Martha Gallahue
2 West 64th St.
New York, NY 10023
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E-mail address of organization
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nsc@aeu.org
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Website address of organization
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Highest priority action domain of a culture of peace
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equality
of women, democratic participation, sustainable development,
understanding, tolerance, solidarity as the way to peace
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Second priority action domain of a culture of peace
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Highest priority country of action (or international)
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While we are located in the US, we have connections in Russia, Peru, and an immigrant population in San Jose, CA.
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Second priority country of action (or international)
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