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CRS PEACEBUILDING PRINCIPLES Response to the root causes of conflict (Rwanda, Bururndi, Chad);

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICE: CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING AND THE PRACTICE OF PEACE BUILDING (William R. Headley and Reina C. Neufeldt ).

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CRS PEACEBUILDING PRINCIPLES Response to the root causes of conflict (Rwanda, Bururndi, Chad);

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  1. CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICE: CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGAND THE PRACTICE OF PEACE BUILDING(William R. Headley and Reina C. Neufeldt)

  2. Armed conflicts There are many armed conflicts and tensions in the world: Rwanda, Burundi, Chad, Cameroon, Philippines, Colombia... “Interventions into these conflicts will not yield the expected effects if the root causes of the conflicts are not correctly defined and well understood. Thus a deep understanding of the historical, political, cultural, social and economical key factors will be a first important step to address these issues”. (GRIP, Conflits en Afrique, Analyses des crises et pistes pour une prevention: la communauteinternationale, quelleresponsabilite? Bruxelles: Ed Complexes, 1997)t

  3. WHAT KIND OF PEACEBUILDING?Rooted in CST, Peacebuilding is a process that aims to:a. “Change unjust structures;b. Transform the way people live;c. Heal their relationships, d. Create a space for mutual trust, respect and interdependence” (Baltimore, CRS, 2001).

  4. CRS PEACEBUILDING PRINCIPLES • Response to the root causes of conflict (Rwanda, Bururndi, Chad); • Long-term commitment; • Uses a comprehensive approach (holistic): need to grasp the cultural dimension of the conflicts; • In-depth participatory analysis of conflict; • Focus on community defined visions and needs; • Integration of all shared common values (sacredness and dignity of human life, common good, justice, option for the poor, solidarity, subsidiarity, reconciliation)

  5. PREREQUISITES FOR PEACEBUILDING 1. Peacebuilding and development: Peace cannot be built when basic needs are not fulfilled. Do not talk peace on empty stomach.2. Peacebuilding and truth: Peace cannot be built on partial and incorrect information, holistic approach to the facts3. Peacebuilding and dialogue: Deep listening and learning from local people and communities4. Peacebuilding and social analysis: Correct understanding of the context and the root causes of conflict. 5. Peacebuilding and empowerment: Enable local peopleto articulate their vision and implement their plans action.6. Peacebuilding and gender: 7. Peacebuildingand advocacy : local, national, regional and global network.8. Peacebuilding and justice, reconciliation. To make an end to impunity. ACEAC recommadation9. Peacebuilding and spirituality: personsatpeace for peace.

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