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A Publication of the European Centre for Conflict Prevention in cooperation with IFOR and the Coexistence Initiative of the State of the World Forum How to order? Price 1 copy: US$ 15 35 Inspiring Stories from Around the World Published May 1999 411 pages ISBN nr 90 5727 029 3 This publication is financially supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and the Abraham Fund. |
'Traditionally foreign policy has been the monopoly of very small groups of statesmen and diplomats, often conducting policies unknown to the citizens. This runs against the spirit of democracy. Democracy goes beyond elections. Democracy is participation. In this book the reader will find excellent examples of the very meaningful, often successful, initiatives taken by citizens of many countries, to resolve conflict, to prevent violence, and to reconcile parties that have been at war. The book will inspire others to emulate and even surpass these examples from the first decade of major citizen participation in foreign affairs.'
Johan Galtung, Director, TRANSCEND, A Peace and Development Network
'The role of the civil society and NGOs in the building of peace in the world is highlighted by the many fascinating stories contained in this volume.'
Pierre Schori, Minister for Development Affairs, Sweden
'It is great to read about the successes people are having in building peace around the world! Hope and optimism are out there, but these characteristics are rarely reflected in the popular media. I consider this book a 'must' read, if you want to understand how it is possible to build sustainable peace in the next century.'
John McDonald, Co-founder and Chairman Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy
'This book is a milestone in the movement towards a culture of peace. It documents how, throughout the world, people are making progress on the various issues that -taken together- contribute to the coming culture of peace and non-violence. I invite the reader to take up this book and learn from the rich experiences and visions documented in its pages. I also invite readers to take up the challenge and emulate these actions in their own communities. It is by joining together that we can make the global transformation from a culture of war and violence to a culture of peace and non-violence.'
Federico Mayor, Director-General Unesco
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