People Building Peace II: Successful Stories Of Civil Society (PDF)
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- Synopsis
- Individuals can make a difference working for peace worldwide. That is the message of People Building Peace II, an inspiring collection of stories of how ordinary men and women have played a crucial part in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. Thematic chapters, illustrated with compelling case studies, present new trends in the role of civil society in conflict transformation. The cases reflect the variety of activities initiated and sustained by a broad range of actors, including women's groups, youth groups, and faith-based organizations. Such topics as reconciliation, dialogue, networking, and traditional methods of conflict resolution are among the topics throughly explored, as are the successful initiatives of lesser-known NGOs. The resulting rich tapestry, an outcome of the Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict, is an invaluable compendium of best practices and lessons learned, and at the same time a stirring call to action.
- Copyright:
- 2005
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- ISBN-13:
- 9781588263834
- Publisher:
- Lynne Rienner Publishers
- Date of Addition:
- 07/07/17
- Copyrighted By:
- Lynne Rienner Publishers
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Politics and Government
- Submitted By:
- Nicole Moore
- Proofread By:
- Nicole Moore
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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