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Council of Europe and Conflict Transformation

Council of Europe and Conflict Transformation. How it started…. After II world war out of necessity to pursue “ peace based upon justice and international cooperation ” .

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Council of Europe and Conflict Transformation

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  1. Council ofEurope and Conflict Transformation

  2. How it started… • After II world war out of necessity to pursue “peace based upon justice and international cooperation”. • Today state of peace is full of contrasts – the need to deepen peace building in order to transform the conflicts, prevent future escalation and deepen understanding and practice of peace.

  3. What is Peace?

  4. What is Peace? • Peace is more then the absence of war. • Justice, Dignity, Human rights protection, Democracy. • Peace inside of societies.

  5. The role of young people • Directly concerned. • Violence and discrimination on daily basis. • Their voice is not heard enough.

  6. Youth work in post-conflict situations Youth Peace Ambassadors Youth Peace Camp(s)

  7. Youth Peace Ambassadors From young people, by young people, for young people.

  8. Youth Peace Ambassadors Aim: • to empower young people to engage in conflict transformation and dialogue processes through Youth work and human rights education and promote the values of the Council of Europe in conflict affected areas.

  9. YPA trailer YPA trailer

  10. Youth Peace Ambassadors Activities / results: • 66 participants • a network, • regional initiatives, local projects, • network activities to continue in 2014

  11. Youth Peace Camp(s) • Objective:toengage young people and youth organisations from conflict stricken regions in dialogue and conflict transformation activities • Yearly at the European Youth Centres, 2 regional meetings

  12. Youth Peace Camp Representatives • Ma'ayanWeizman, Israel • Mohammad Wari, Israel, Palestinian Authority • AfagNadirli, Azerbaijan

  13. Youth Peace Camp Representatives • What was the most important for you in being a participant of the Youth Peace Camp? Why? • How did you connect this experience from the Youth Peace Camp with your reality? What are the challenges?

  14. Question / challenge? • A strong concept to multiply, how to keep participants involved and let them develop further?

  15. Find more: • www.coe.int/youthpeace

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