To truly move toward a more peaceful society, it is imperative that peace education better address structural and institutional violence. This requires that it

Violent conflicts today are complex and increasingly protracted, involving more nonstate groups and regional and international actors. It is estimated that by 2

Peaceful peoples are societies that have developed harmonious social structures which allow them to get along with each other, and with outsiders, without viole

"John Paul Lederach's work in the field of conciliation and mediation is internationally recognized. He has provided consultation, training and direct mediation

Social life can take on a variety of forms - some violent, others peaceful. One type of social arrangement that is especially conducive to peace are friendships