| Posted: April 30 2005,07:36 |
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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? |
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institutional project started in the year 2004. All actions were
planned in advance to develop communication and understanding as the
main tools to achieve peace. To facilitate this process the
participants needed guidance, leadership and planning of a committed
and enthusiastic group of teachers who affected staff and students in
the school, so it was essential to be well planned and organized. We
began with the project “Get on the move” and the students who “got on
the move” gained respect from their families and the school and
developed their own self esteem because they belonged to a team.
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OBSTACLES: What are the most important obstacles that have prevented progress?
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Many
schools do not really feel that peace can be worked within a classroom.
But in our school, most of its members have decided to face the
challenge of working together to build a new culture of peace.
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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
worked to promote peace everywhere at any time; to care for ourselves
and thus, to care for others by putting into practice cleaning up
campaigns and mediation of conflicts. One of the main discussions led
the students to reject the use of nuclear weapons. An outstanding
action among students was to foster the Olympic ideals to serve peace,
friendship and understanding in the world and following the Greek
tradition of the Olympic Movement.
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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? |
A
whole school approach is essential if you are committed to introducing
“peace and non violence” actions for students to carry out. This move
will modify school culture and needs to be supported by changes in
curriculum to be totally effective.
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PARTNERSHIPS: What partnerships and
networks does your organization participate in, thus strengthening the
global movement for a culture of peace? |
The school is part of the Life-Link school network.
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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)? |
In
this first step parents were not included as part of the project; but
this year they will have the opportunity to participate in the project
and understand the reasons for the programme and the likely impact on
their children. This is an attempt to reach their families and the
community as well.
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Postal address of organization
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Pellegrini 250
2000 Rosario
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E-mail address of organization
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Teachers Mrs. Marcela Masó, Mrs. Graciela Santin: bourguignon@sinectis.com.ar
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Website address of organization
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www.ips.edu.ar
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Highest priority action domain of a culture of peace
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Education for a culture of 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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International
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Second priority country of action (or international)
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