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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? |
This
Commission was established in 1990 under the sponsorship of the
International Association of University Presidents in conjunction with
the United Nations Center for Disarmament Affairs. Its overall
mission is based on three major objectives: to promote peace in our
global society; to promote a more equal distribution of wealth and
social conditions; and to promote tolerance, mutual understanding, and
respect. Membership consists of representatives from colleges and
universities spanning every continent except Antarctica as well as
individuals and organizations as diverse as Economists Against the Arms
Race in New York City and the Bwafwano Orphanage Centre in Kasama,
Zambia.
The Commission has developed and embarked on a multitude
of projects that continue today. These include the development of
course modules in disarmament education, conflict resolution and peace
introduced at universities in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East,
and countries in the Far East. These modules are taught to
potential teachers, security officers, and undergraduate and graduate
students. Modules have been translated into languages of the
countries in which they are taught, and courses have been and continue
to be taught to more than 3,000 students around the world. The
Commission has sponsored conferences and workshops around the globe.
The Commission's activities have been reported in national
newspapers and have received coverage in newspapers devoted to higher
education.
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OBSTACLES: What are the most important obstacles that have prevented progress?
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The largest obstacle that the IAUP/UN Commission faces is a lack of funding.
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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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The
IAUP/UN Commission on Disarmament Education, Conflict Resolution and
Peace held a conference in March 2004 in Manila, Philippines, entitled
"Mosaic for Peace: Bringing together university, media, political and
business leaders for the goal of world peace."
The IAUP/UN
Commission meets twice a year at the United Nations in New York for
discussion and presentations. Updates are provided by the United
Nations Department of Disarmament Affairs at these bi-annual meetings.
Days
of Dialogue for World Peace were held at Holy Family University in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and at Cabrini College in Radnor,
Pennsylvania, USA.
Dr. L. Eudora Pettigrew, vice president, IAUP
graciously invited the Commission to co-sponsor the presentation of
"Jerusalem Women Speak: Three Women, Three Faiths; One Shared Vision"
sponsored by Partners for Peace. The presentation took place in
Delaware at Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
Dr. L. Eudora
Pettigrew, past Chair of the IAUP/UN Commission, edited a volume
entitled "Universities and Their Role in World Peace." This is a
compilation of the major presentations from the IAUP/UN Commission
conferences/workshops held from 1995-2001.
Participants
of the Manila, Philippines' conference entitled "Mosaic for Peace:
Bringing together university, media, political and business leaders for
the goal of world peace." Co-sponsored by the IAUP/UN Commission on
Disarmament Education, Conflict Resolution and Peace and De La Salle
University, Philippines.
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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? |
Sister
Francesca Onley, CSFN, Ph.D. Chair of the IAUP/UN Commission offers
this advice, "Continue to encourage the people of all nations to
promote peace through non-violent means against all odds."
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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 IAUP/UN Commission works with the International Association of University Presidents;
The IAUP/UN Commission works with the United Nations Center for Disarmament Affairs; and,
The IAUP/UN Commission has received funding from UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization).
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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)? |
The
IAUP/UN Commission is currently working on its next international
conference entitled "Africa - Towards a More Peaceful Continent: Peace
Studies, Conflict Resolution, and Disarmament Education." This
conference will take place in 2006.
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Postal address of organization
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Holy Family University
9701 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19114-2094
USA
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E-mail address of organization
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peace@holyfamily.edu
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Website address of organization
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www.holyfamily.edu/abouthf/iaup-un.shtml
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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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Understanding, tolerance, solidarity for a culture of peace.
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Highest priority country of action (or international)
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Global
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Second priority country of action (or international)
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United States
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