Principles of Peacebuilding

All people desire to live in a world o

f peace and harmony.

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Buddha
“We are what we thi
nk. All that we are ar
ises with our thought
s. With our thoughts,
we make the world.”

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Conflict Begins within the Individual.

Selfishness Unselfishness
UNESCO Constitution
“Since wars begin i
n the minds of men,
it is in the minds of
men that the defen
ses of peace must b
e constructed.”
Preamble

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 Selfishness
Lust
Arrogance Exploitation

Living only
for oneself

Vengeance Prejudice
Greed
Basis for conflict
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 Unselfishness
Self-control
Humility Service

Living for others

Forgiveness Fairness
Generosity
Basis for harmony
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 Actions That Lead to Peace
Humility: - Admitting to not always being right
- Being open to learn from others

Generosity: - Giving beyond convenience

- Giving unconditionally, without
expectation of return

Service: - Showing acts of caring to meet others’

needs
- Respecting the dignity of the recipient
- Reversing exploitation through service
Attitude of an Ambassador for Peace
o Show concern for both sides.
o Affirm the value of both sides.
o Gain trust from both sides that each is being tre
ated fairly.
o Aim for a win-win outcome.
o Guide both sides beyond blame and accusation.
Nelson Mandela
“The first thing is to be
honest with yourself. Y
ou can never have an i
mpact on society if you
have not changed your
self.”

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Mahatma Gandhi
“When I despair, I reme
mber that all through hi
story the ways of truth a
nd love have always wo
n.”

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“We never get rid of an

enemy by meeting hat
e with hate; we get rid
of an enemy by getting
rid of enmity.”

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Jesus Christ
“I say to you, love your enem
ies, and pray for those who c
urse you, do good to those w
ho hate you, and pray for tho
se who persecute you, so th
at you may be sons of your F
ather in heaven.”
Matthew 5:44-46

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Thank You!
By :-. Somya
Roll no. 6230/16

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