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*/GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR MINISTRIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF PEACE/*
- *09.07.2007* Information Document -
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* New Zealand Campaign for Ministry for Peace
*NEWS*
* NEWS/DOP/MFP CAMPAIGNS*
*Australia: Peace Commission and Non-Violence Bill*
* EVENTS/DOP/MFP CAMPAIGNS*
*A Solution to Challenge of Climate Change*
* ANNOUNCEMENTS/DOP/MFP CAMPAIGNS*
*New Zealand: Public Meeting on Ministry for Peace, Wellington*
* REPORTS/DOP/MFP CAMPAIGNS*
*Update on the Indian Initiative for Department of Peace*
* REPORTS/NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS*
*Moment for the Children Has Come*
* ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENT OR TREATY ORGANISATIONS*
*UN declares 2 October, Gandhi's birthday, as International Day of
Non-Violence*
*RESOURCES*
* BOOKS AND MATERIALS*
* Developing a Civilian Peace Corps: Does Italy Offer a Model for the
EU?*
* CONFERENCES*
* Gather The Women - Women Inspiring Change*
* PEACE POLICIES AND POLICY INITIATIVES*
* Australia: Peace and Non-Violence Commission Bill 2007*
* UN Peacekeeping Operations - selected documents*
* UN SG Progress report on the prevention of armed conflict *
* Bureau of Crisis Prevention and Recovery in UNDP *
* UN Peacebuilding Commission *
* International Organization for Migration (IOM)*
* UNICEF and Convention on the Rights of the Child *
* The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees *
* Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination
Against Women *
* UN Democracy Fund *
* UN Central Emergency Response Fund *
* UN Security Council Resolution 1325 *
* Engaging CSOs in Conflict Affected and Fragile States *
* UN SG Report - Prevention of Armed Conflict *
* German Civil Peace Service *
* UN DESA Conflict prevention, peace-building and development *
* UN Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination *
* High Commission for Peace, Colombia *
* Preventing Violent Conflict *
* WORLD REPORT ON THE CULTURE OF PEACE and YOUTH FOR CULTURE OF PEACE*
* Enhancing UK Capacities for Handling Conflict: The Rationale for a
UK Civilian Peace Service *
* Do More Transparent Governments Govern Better? *
* The Seville Statement on Violence*
* The creation and functioning of the UN Peacebuilding Commission *
* A United Nations Emergency Peace Service to Prevent Genocide and
Crimes Against Humanity *
* NEWSLETTERS AND JOURNALS*
* Culture of Peace News Network*
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* New Zealand Campaign for Ministry for Peace
The primary aim of a New Zealand Ministry for a Culture of
Peace would be to act as an instrument for the building of a
culture of peace in accordance with the guidelines of the UN
Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace Link
to ...
<http://www.mfp-dop.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=47>
*NEWS*
*NEWS/DOP/MFP CAMPAIGNS*
*Australia: Peace Commission and Non-Violence Bill*
Last week Senator Lyn Allison tabled the Peace Commission and
Non-Violence Bill. The Australian Democrats have an unwavering
commitment to the protection of human rights, not only within Australia
but throughout the world and believe Australia should strive to be a
global leader in this area. We need to make it clear that our commitment
to human rights is non-negotiable. This means we do not ignore human
rights abuses for the sake of trade, economic or security deals with
other countries. Link to ...
<http://www.mfp-dop.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=129>
*ANNOUNCEMENTS/DOP/MFP CAMPAIGNS*
*New Zealand: Public Meeting on Ministry for Peace, Wellington*
The Peace Foundation, United Nations Association (NZ) and Operation
Peace Through Unity invite you to a public meeting on establishing a:
Ministry for Peace Link to ...
<http://www.mfp-dop.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=131>
*EVENTS/DOP/MFP CAMPAIGNS*
*A Solution to Challenge of Climate Change*
The Sixtieth Annual Conference for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
associated with the United NAtions Department of Public Information
(DPI), in partnership with the Executive Committee of NGOs associated
with DPI, will be held in New York from Wednesday, 5 September to
Friday, 7 September 2007. All NGOs associated with DPI and/or
consultative with ECOSOC are invited to attend and participate. The
theme for this year's conference is 'Climate Change: How it Impacts Us
All.' Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, and H.E. Ms. Haya Rasheed
Al-Khalifa, President of the Sixty-first session of the General Assembly
are expected to open the Conference in the General Assembly Hall. Link
to ... <http://www.mfp-dop.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=130>
*REPORTS/DOP/MFP CAMPAIGNS*
*Update on the Indian Initiative for Department of Peace*
This is a brief update on the Indian Initiative on Department of Peace
(DoP) since the Second People's Summit for Ministries and Departments of
Peace. Link to ...
<http://www.mfp-dop.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=126>
*REPORTS/NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS*
*Moment for the Children Has Come*
Dear Peace Army friends, Today I leave Costa Rica to present a workshop
at the Unity Conference in the US. We have been offered an extraordinary
opportunity there as the Association of Unity Churches is allowing us to
have a donations table in the conference bookstore. This is in addition
to our exhibit and is a very rare exception. My heart is singing with
gratitude for this generous consideration of our fundraising needs. Link
to ... <http://www.mfp-dop.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=128>
*ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENT OR TREATY ORGANISATIONS*
*UN declares 2 October, Gandhi's birthday, as International Day of
Non-Violence*
The United Nations General Assembly today decided to observe the
International Day of Non-Violence each year on 2 October -- the birth
anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who helped lead India to independence and
inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. Link
to ... <http://www.mfp-dop.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=127>
*RESOURCES*
*BOOKS AND MATERIALS*
*Developing a Civilian Peace Corps: Does Italy Offer a Model for the EU? *
Paper by Marta Martinelli Link to ...
<http://www.peacestudiesjournal.org.uk/docs/DevelopingCivilianPeaceCorpsDevelopmentsinEurope.pdf>
*CONFERENCES*
*Gather The Women - Women Inspiring Change*
Gather the Women Australia (GTWA) is part of a global movement of
diverse women joining with many others to celebrate our true worth. Our
vision is to empower each other to make the changes within our own
worlds, which will enhance our lives and the lives of all beings around
us physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually, to bring about a
peaceful and ethical world. Link to ...
<http://www.gatherthewomenoz.com/modules/wfchannel/>
*PEACE POLICIES AND POLICY INITIATIVES*
*Australia: Peace and Non-Violence Commission Bill 2007*
A Bill for an Act to establish a Commission for peace and non-violence,
and for related purposes. Link to ...
<http://www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw%5Cmanagement.nsf/lookupindexpagesbyid/IP200731299?OpenDocument>
*UN Peacekeeping Operations - selected documents*
Selected policy statements, directives and guidelines Link to ...
<http://www.un.org/Depts/dpko/dpko/selectedPSDG/>
*UN SG Progress report on the prevention of armed conflict *
Dating from 18 July 2006 the UN SG's Progress report on the prevention
of armed conflict. Link to ...
<http://www.un.org/Depts/dpa/docs/Prevention%20Report.pdf>
*Bureau of Crisis Prevention and Recovery in UNDP *
Crisis Prevention and Recovery website of UNDP. The goal is to become a
global centre of excellence on crisis prevention and recovery, through
attracting the best professionals, providing knowledge and quality
services, responding quickly and appropriately to country demands, and
building effective partnerships. Link to ...
<http://www.undp.org/bcpr/we_are/mandate.shtml>
*UN Peacebuilding Commission *
The UN Peacebuilding Commission will marshal resources at the disposal
of the international community to advise and propose integrated
strategies for post-conflict recovery, focusing attention on
reconstruction, institution-building and sustainable development, in
countries emerging from conflict. Link to ...
<http://www.un.org/peace/peacebuilding/docs.htm>
*Ethical Markets*
Your gateway to cleaner, greener 21st century economies. Link to ...
<http://www.ethicalmarkets.com/>
*International Organization for Migration (IOM) *
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization
in the field of migration and works closely with governmental,
intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. Link to ...
<http://www.iom.int/jahia/page2.html>
*UNICEF and Convention on the Rights of the Child *
UNICEF's mission is to advocate for the protection of children's rights,
to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to
reach their full potential. UNICEF is guided in doing this by the
provisions and principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Link to ... <http://www.unicef.org/crc/index.html>
*The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees *
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was
established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly.
The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to
protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary
purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. Link to
... <http://www.unhcr.org/basics.html>
*Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against
Women *
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against
Women (CEDAW), adopted in 1979 by the UN General Assembly, is often
described as an international bill of rights for women. Consisting of a
preamble and 30 articles, it defines what constitutes discrimination
against women and sets up an agenda for national action to end such
discrimination. Link to ...
<http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/cedaw/cedaw.htm>
*UN Democracy Fund *
UNDEF was established in July 2005 as a United Nations General Trust
Fund. Its primary purpose is to support democratization throughout the
world. UNDEF will finance projects that build and strengthen democratic
institutions, promote human rights, and ensure the participation of all
groups in democratic processes. Link to ...
<http://www.un.org/democracyfund/XWWhatisUNDEF.htm>
*UN Central Emergency Response Fund *
The Central Emergency Response Fund provides timely, reliable and
accountable humanitarian assistance to those affected by natural and
man-made disasters. Link to ...
<http://ochaonline2.un.org/Default.aspx?tabid=7480>
*UN Security Council Resolution 1325 *
Resolution (S/RES/1325) is the first resolution ever passed by the
Security Council that specifically addresses the impact of war on women,
and women's contributions to conflict resolution and sustainable peace.
Link to ... <http://www.unfpa.org/women/1325.htm>
*Engaging CSOs in Conflict Affected and Fragile States *
World Bank Sector Report on Engaging CSOs in Conflict Affected and
Fragile States. NOTE: Search by Documents! Link to ...
<http://www.worldbank.org/>
*UN SG Report - Prevention of Armed Conflict *
"Since assuming office, I have pledged to move the United Nations from a
culture of reaction to a culture of prevention. In its presidential
statement of 20 July 2000, the Security Council invited me to submit a
report on the prevention of armed conflict, containing an analysis and
recommendations on initiatives within the United Nations, taking into
account previous experience and the views and considerations expressed
by Member States." (UN SG Kofi Annan) Link to ...
<http://www.un.org/Docs/sc/reports/2001/sgrep01.htm>
*German Civil Peace Service *
German Civil Peace Services - standards, content and organization
framework and seven year evaluation report. Link to ...
<http://www.ziviler-friedensdienst.org/english/main.html>
*UN DESA Conflict prevention, peace-building and development *
The United Nations has undertaken measures to promote a comprehensive
approach on conflict prevention, peace-building and development. In
these efforts there has been increasing recognition of the
socio-economic causes of violent conflict and the urgent need for
addressing them. In addition, the importance of long-term development in
post conflict countries and their re-integration into the global economy
has been increasingly given importance within and outside the United
Nations. Along with other actors, DESA has been focusing on these
issues. In particular, DESA has worked to integrate conflict prevention
and peace-building by: servicing the ECOSOC Ad Hoc Advisory Groups on
African Countries Emerging from Conflicts, participating in mechanisms
as the Framework Team; mainstreaming gender and bringing gender
perspectives to the center of peace processes, strengthening technical
cooperation activities for capacity building at the country level in
conflict prevention and peace-building, addressing the
inter-relationship between social integration and peace-building; and
analyzing the impact of conflict on natural resource management and the
relationship between natural resource endowments and causes of
conflicts. Link to ... <http://www.un.org/esa/peacebuilding/>
*UN Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination *
Website of the UN Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination ongoing
activities in the area of conflict prevention and resolution Link to ...
<http://www.un.org/esa/peacebuilding/Action/oesc.html>
*High Commission for Peace, Colombia s*
Juridical instruments of the High Commission for Peace in Colombia (in
Spanish). Link to ...
<http://www.altocomisionadoparalapaz.gov.co/juridicos/index.htm>
*Preventing Violent Conflict *
ministry for peace UK is delighted to inform you all that the British
Government published a new policy entitled 'Preventing Violent
Conflict'. Link to ...
<http://www.dfid.gov.uk/pubs/files/preventing-conflict.pdf>
*WORLD REPORT ON THE CULTURE OF PEACE and YOUTH FOR CULTURE OF PEACE *
The World Civil Society Report on the Culture of Peace (2005) has now
been joined by a new report, Youth for Culture of Peace (2006). Youth
from 475 organizations in 125 countries responded to the question of
what they would do for a culture of peace if they had funding. Link to
... <http://www.decade-culture-of-peace.org/>
*Enhancing UK Capacities for Handling Conflict: The Rationale for a UK
Civilian Peace Service *
This report examines the ways in which other European countries are
attempting to meet needs of inter-governmental and non-governmental
organisations working in areas of violent conflict through the
establishment of 'civilian peace services' and explores the relevance of
setting up such a service in the UK. Link to ...
<http://www.peaceworkers.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=165>
*Do More Transparent Governments Govern Better? *
This 41-page World Bank Policy Research Working Paper - a product of the
Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Division, World Bank Institute
- explores the link between information flows and governance, worldwide.
In this paper, Roumeen Islam explores the following questions: * Is the
timely availability of economic data associated with better economic and
political outcomes? How and why? * How do restrictions on the use of
information - namely, the presence of a Freedom of Information Act (FOI)
- affect information flows (e.g., the mass media) and therefore the
quality of governance? Link to ...
<http://www.comminit.com/evaluations/eval2005/evaluations-137.html>
*The Seville Statement on Violence *
From the Statement: "Biology does not condemn humanity to violence and
war. Instead, it is possible to end war and the suffering it causes. To
do this will require everyone working together, but it must begin in the
mind of each person with the belief that it is possible. The same human
being who has made war, is capable of constructing peace. Each of us has
a task to do." Link to ...
<http://www.unesco.org/cpp/uk/declarations/seville.pdf>
*A United Nations Emergency Peace Service to Prevent Genocide and
Crimes Against Humanity *
This essay was written by Robert C. Johansen on behalf of the Working
Group for a United Nations Emergency Peace Service. It is based in part
on an early draft by H. Peter Langille and comments from other members
of the Working Group. This proposal grew out of a symposium on "Genocide
and Crimes Against Humanity: The Challenge of Prevention and
Enforcement," co-sponsored by the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation; the
Simons Centre for Peace and Disarmament Studies, Liu Institute for
Global Issues, University of British Columbia; Global Action to Prevent
War; and the Law and Society Program, University of California, Santa
Barbara, December 4-6, 2003. For an excellent, detailed discussion of
proposals for improving the rapid-response capabilities of the United
Nations, including a UN emergency service, see H. Peter Langille,
Bridging the Commitment-Capacity Gap: A Review of Existing Arrangements
and Options for Enhancing UN Rapid Deployment (Wayne, NJ: Center for UN
Reform Education, 2002). Link to ...
<http://www.wagingpeace.org/articles/2005/03/00_uneps.pdf/>
*NEWSLETTERS AND JOURNALS*
*Culture of Peace News Network*
CPNN, the Culture of Peace News Network, is a space where readers
exchange information about events, experiences, books, music, and web
news that promote a culture of peace. Link to ... <http://cpnn-world.org/>
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