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Posted: Aug. 14 2006,05:19 by David from
INTERNATIONAL - Fundacion Cultura de Paz |
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questionnaire:
1. a) If funds were available,
what youth activities related to a CoP would you like to do as an
individual?
I strongly believe it would be useful to develop
workshops on artistry and the culture of peace. This would be
transdisciplinary, allowing for the use of any creative medium for
exploring the cultivation of a culture of peace. Ideally, through
such a programme, youth would not only acquire advanced artistic
skills to assist with future employment, but would also develop
skills compatible with a culture of peace, such as non-violent
communication.
b) What non-financial support do you need to
do these activities?
A programme of this calibre would
require space(s) in which to present developed works.
c) If
funds were available, what youth activities related to a CoP would
your organization like to do?
We would like to create an
annual culture of peace festival, showcasing developments in peace
and social justice, as well as identifying via a needs assessment
what aspects of society require critical change for the development
of a culture of peace. This project would be directed by youth, but
inclusive for participation by all ages.
d) What
non-financial support does your organization need for CoP
activities?
A reliable means of sharing information and
experiences with other organizations working on similar projects,
and promotion of the initiatives.
2. a) What changes in
youth policies do you think the government/leadership in your
country should make to promote a CoP?
I believe the following
are required:
1. A lowering of the voting age to 16, and a
polling station at every appropriate educational
institution.
2. A reassessment of school curricula to include
peace education and social skills at all levels and
disciplines.
3. Developing consensus-based models in student
governments and classroom groups.
4. A developed strategy and
implementation of policies aimed at lowering the staggeringly high
drop-out rate of Aboriginal students, by addressing issues of racism
within the school systems and culturally appropriate
curricula.
b) What CoP youth activities/initiatives do you
think the UN should do?
international culture of peace
festivals
exchanges for youth between CoP organizations in
different countries
develop opportunities for recruitment in
'peacemaking' as an alternative to joining militaries for
'peacekeeping', with comparable benefits
OPTIONAL
QUESTIONS
3. Do you have any suggestions or recommendations
for improving youth participation in CoP activities on any levels
(UN, government, civil society)?
Perhaps creating volunteer
or scholarship opportunities in being a 'peace ambassador' in public
and private schools, the position requiring promotion of the CoP
initiatives.
4. What could be done to improve/ensure
transparency and flow of information in promoting the
CoP?
Uncertain.
5. To ensure the best possible benefit
of a UN Voluntary Fund for youth and CoP, how should it be
managed/administered?
Uncertain.
6. How can youth not
yet involved in CoP activities be reached and
motivated?
Opportunities for travel, funding, and volunteer
experiences comparable to those provided by youth organizations with
ties to the military.
7. a) Which other organizations do you
know of, that work for a CoP?
Culture of Peace
Hamilton
Science for Peace / Pugwash
b) Would you be
willing to contact them or may we contact them with the
questionnaire? Please specify.
I could contact them, though
they are both on summer break at the moment.
8. My response
to this questionnaire is my personal opinion ? organisation's
opinion ?
Name of organization: McMaster Peace and Conflict
Studies Society
Address: Togo Salmon Hall Room 726 1280
Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 4M2
Contact Person: Robert
Porter
E-mail: porterrg@mcmaster.ca
Telephone
and fax:(905) 525-9140 x20710 (peace education conference voice
mail)
Fax: (905) 570-1167
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From: Robert
Gerald Porter
To: mail@decade-culture-of-peace.org
Date: Monday, August 14, 2006 12:05:01 AM
Subject: Re: Your
input to design a UN youth fund for culture of peace
Hi
David,
Attached is my responses, I hope they are sufficient.
If you have any follow-up questions, feel free to contact me and I
will reply as swiftly as possible.
Thank you!
Rob
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