Artisans de Paix
Si vous pensez qu’agir pour la paix est réservé aux jeunes activistes naïfs – ou aux hommes en costume représentant des gouvernements puissants – pensez encore.
Les jeunes femmes de cette section sont à l’avant plan de solutions constructives à la guerre. Elles sont intelligentes, pragmatiques, puissantes et efficaces. Rencontrez Samantha Power, lauréate du Prix Pulitzer qui a amené des milliers d’Américains à demander à leur gouvernement de faire plus pour éviter le génocide dans le monde.
Rencontrez Mariane Pearl, l’épouse du journaliste assassiné, Daniel Pearl, qui a transformé la perte de son époux en un puissant appel public pour une plus grande tolérance. Rencontrez Loung Ung, survivante du génocide cambodgien, dont les actions ont contribué au succès d’une campagne contre l’utilisation des mines antipersonnelles.
Le 10 décembre est le jour où le Prix Nobel de la Paix est attribué à une sommité du monde social. Nous dédions cette section à notre sélection de sommités – des jeunes femmes de tous les coins du monde dont les efforts sur le terrain nous offrent des alternatives aux conflits violents. |
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Worldwide, people want and are desperately looking for alternatives to the violence that is engulfing us. The Women's Peacemakers Program at the International Fellowship of Reconciliation unites people around just such an end. We believe that without peace, development is impossible-- and that without women, neither peace nor development can take place. In every corner of the globe, we support and unite courageous women who are creating alternatives to conflict in their communities.
Join us in the conversation about positive solutions to war!
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 11:15 AM
In Reply to Swati Nanda
Swati there is a lot of concern already world wide we see women taking leading roles in all sorts of occupations, i have to say as a man i have a great admiration for these women , i can think of many who have stood up to goverments and even here we have many women in government including a women prime minister.
So there is world wide concern Swati about what goes and there are many people like myself who are concerned about what is taking place in many third world countries.
I was at university here , now the interesting thing is this university is run my the indiginous people of New Zealand, now the point being in one of my morning talks i told them a few points to remember in life.
1. Be proud of who you are.
2. Dont wait for others to make change start it yourself.
3.Its not what we take with us in life that counts but what we leave behind for others.
4.And lastly dont let yesterday become your tomorrows.
As for global programs well thats where the problem lies , we do need global programs and in fact there are many operating now , what the world needs is more people to stand up and be counted, the dangers in this life are not from those without but from those within who know whats going on but do nothing to change anything.
I have to say in conculsion after spending sixty years on this planet i have an absoloute loathing of man, and the crimes they commit against women and children, these are not men , in fact they are not even human , because no decent man does what these men have done over centuries. A man is a person who respects a woman and treats her as an equal if not his better,he does not abuse her or beat her or kill her or kill her children, he does not rape her or make her into a child soldier, no he treats her with respt that she desrves and dare i say it anything less makes him lower than a dog.
Of course forgive me this is my personal opinion, and i stand up for what i believe in otherwise why say it , so Swati in finishing we do have concern, there is worldwide concern, and i guess like me , you just dont see it happening fast enough, i cant answer that one , i guess when the majority of the world stops living like animals the world will change, i hope so for your sake , take care Swati, make today the day you stand for change and be counted Tony New Zealand
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 9:41 AM
Reading Freud's pessimistic answer to Albert Einstein's question: " Why war?" we can think that there is no hope to live on a peacefull earth...
I don't agree with that.Get up, stand up,never give up, stand up for peace. |
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Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 10:10 PM
we are talking about peace non violence and other such stuffs but its not what we need .we need what is a concern.We people are not trying figure out violence that is existing at our home...in our houses in our absence.women is exploited every now and then starting from the day she is born.it is required that people should identify that even though advancements are being made in today's new era its not going to change the women physical structure and hence she suffers at local and as projected in this discussion at global level also.womwn can fight for non violence can fight for peace only if they are succumbed to some unwanted happenings..any women who has not faced any sort of abuse doesnot carry that much bias to fight for the cause..the peace..so what i figure out is that need for launching such programs is essential at local level..and if every thing goes right..we wont be finding any need of launching such programs at global level.after all what is important is the waking up of human concience. |
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Posted on Thursday, December 07, 2006 10:11 PM
No one in the world has the power/authority to ride others in any aspects, People should realise the value of human beings and treat others in equality.Right from julier Ceaser,in different era,people talks about Peace,but there is no end for violence.
Please make the value for human life. |
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Posted on Thursday, December 07, 2006 7:39 PM
Shelley asked a good question. How did we get over any pain or violence in our own lives. Granted I have not been through much but I need to talk. I need someone to listen and care. I don't want help or advice, I want a shoulder to cry on. Just walking through the supermarket and smiling at someone can help the world on it's way to peace. Many times I have stopped to chat to a total stranger who have thanked me for doing so after. Sometimes I don't even need to talk about what happened but rather talk about something else, something that brings me back to the positive to take the mind off the negative. At times in my life I feel anger and hatred, but I need to mentally pull myself away from it so I can focus on good rather than evil. We need to be there for others in our community. Yes we need to protect ourselves and our family but we also need to help others when they need it. Small steps help in reaching the tallest of mountains and worldwide peace is a large mountain. But if we can all take the small steps and support each other as they take small steps then one day, perhaps not in our lifetime, we can reach the top of the mountain. |
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Posted on Wednesday, December 06, 2006 10:26 PM
Forgiveness, I think will help many of us to heal from pain or violence. Thats the primary act before we could go on to lend a hand or to support others or to be proactive and progressive. |
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Posted on Wednesday, December 06, 2006 3:44 PM
All of your comments show an incredible passion for peace. And that there are many different ways of contributing towards peace, from raising children, to supporting healing processes for families affected by violence, to writing poems and songs—and, of course, to working with peace organizations.
Many participants in this conversation also see a connection, or continuum, between an individual’s sense of inner peace and the ability to contribute to building peaceful communities. I was struck by Samantha Power’s question about how can we, as citizens, ‘inject regard for human consequences into our decision-making?’
I have a question of my own. This is a question that trainers for the Women Peacemakers Program ask participants during trainings on dealing with the past and reconciliation. In our own experience, what has helped us heal from pain or violence? Can what we learn from our own individual healing be used to help larger communities heal from the wounds of injustice or violence? |
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Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 1:04 PM
The people are rising above fear, and will bring World*Peace to its full realization, the implementation process is underway, as they come to know and understand the real power of their truth.
BL*M
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The Last War
Freedom, Peace and Security will NEVER be won nor secured by the sword, another war will always need to be fought to end the fear of the sharp blade against the vital thoughts of change.
The last war will be waged without soldiers or freedom fighters, without blood shed or death, no rockets red glare, no bombs bursting anywhere.
The last war will not cause suffering, broken hearts, splintered spirits, or shattered bodies and souls, the creation of nature and man will not be crushed under the rolling thunder of armored machines, chemicals will not rain down from above, maniacal viruses will not attack from within, suicide terror raids, genocide, and nuclear holocaust will have no place in the last war, the casualties will be the end of competition, industry, government and religion which plan for and carry out the destruction, addiction and control of others.
The last war will be waged BY THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE, a war where all things will be TREATED as equal, a war employing weapons of MASS COOPERATION, battles fought and won with tolerance for all, understanding of difference, awareness of responsibility, a war in which compassion and love conquer and destroy the final evil enemy of humankind, the last war, the mother of all wars, the war to end all wars, must be waged upon fear.
We the People, declare a global war on fear.
How do we the people start this war, how do we wage this war, how do we the people win the last war ?
We start by turning away from those who support fear, by denying our services, our employment, our political, financial, moral and spiritual support to those who build and profit from the economy of competition, addiction and war.
We wage the last war by demanding that our energy and environment be clean and renewable, by demanding that the thousands of billions of dollars spent yearly on making the weapons and means of war be shifted and added to the nearly meaningless hundreds of billions which is reluctantly parted out for social, health, education and domestic infrastructure.
We win the last war by simply entrusting our votes, our support, our children's and grandchildren's lives to those of US whose words and actions - DELIVER - compassion, love and truth.
We the people can, will and must defeat fear.
©Bruce Larson*Moore
World*Peace-Profit |
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Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 5:19 AM
Journalists I think sometimes are bravest of all people who under the pursuit of their passion (which journalism is for all journalists)put their personal safety at risk to get authentic information. Daniel Pearl to me is one such individual. Mariane Pearl really must have relieved the horror of his death moment to moment just to get his message across to people worldwide. Daniel was brave but Mariene is braver because the men who committed the crime are at large. |
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Posted on Monday, December 04, 2006 2:33 AM
I think the thing that is sadest in life is the children of war and conflicts, even at my age i cannot comprehend the things that go on in this world and how people have such a dsireagrd for the lives of innocent children, i want stand up and shout from the four corners of the earth, i wish each and every person could feel my tears when i pray , i think this is the last chance we have in life is women to make the change , but they need to unite in strengh and determination ,with one goal and purpose in life and that is an everlasting peace .
It is so good to see all these fine women on here after all "what is the purpose of life -if we have no purpose in life", wherein one voice becomes two , two becomes a group then a throng then a crowd , only through voicing our opions will change come about.
Do We Really Care
Tony Robin Bulley 22/11/2006
When we speak, but never really say
Then turn our backs and walk away
Taking for granted the things of life
Ignoring cries for help, people in strife
Or do we just watch, stand, and stare
What does that say, or do we care
Waiting for others to bear the load
While we continue down the road
For this is how it is today
No love no hope sad to say
Guns war starvation killing death
Millions of children on their last breath
While the rich exploit the poor
Having much wanting more
For can one live then turn away
Without haunting memories of that day
Failing to act, no spoken word
Nowhere can a voice be heard
So will you heed to others plight
Then turn around, and put it right
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Posted on Monday, December 04, 2006 12:48 AM
I appreciate,respect and support the work of Samantha Power and requires courage and determination to do this,especially when you know there is many chances to end up with no change...Am saying so not because am pessimist,but am rwandese,I know what Genocide is and I know what to be forgotten by all countries of the world during 100days is....These guys (USA,Russia,China etc)knew, and beleive me Samantha,if they could read your book as you wish,they could only have a bad night because they alreday know what they do or don't do....But what is miserable it's that the "diplomatic" and "secrets" reasons that makes them don't act (...) has become more important than humanity itself....the security of the country comes before anything else...If we do this, our friend X will not be happy and He may reveal what we do "there"...so let's keep quite and hope this poor people survive....What we need to do is make our voice bigger...the power of majority in integrity works...If we talk together like Humans from different countries we can be heard and our respective countries could respect this.It is easy to make a mess up in your own house...but not when the neighbours are watching and.."care". Thank you Samantha!!! |
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Posted on Sunday, December 03, 2006 9:49 PM
I have always been thinking about peace in the world. How it can be achieved? Whether externally or internally? In this materlistic world everybody is running behind the physical and outer achievements. I always believe and full confidence that peace could be achieved from the inside of everyone. One has to define his limits in respect of needs, achievements, money, expences,physical belongings etc.etc.. One has to start loving from his/her first then family,society, country and universe. I hope peace will start establishing automatically. |
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Posted on Saturday, December 02, 2006 2:27 AM
Id like to leave this poem for all to read as i was very impressed by this young lady and what she says and beleives in , i think my poem will answer the ???? about how we bring about change , whatever its affect it has the ability to make us think does our lives count for something, have we taken that oppotunity in life to stand up and be counted as this young lady has, something to be admired for Tony New Zealand
The Choice Is ours
I sometimes wonder if we really care
Or just pretend and gaze with vacant stare
At all the death and pain in this life
Is it not our concern for others strife
Or do we feel we want to shout and cry
but in the end just walk on by
For their grief may be our day of regret
For what we left behind we cannot forget
Nor if we close our eyes and sit and pray
Without change today will be yesterday
Have we really become void and cold
Ignoring life just growing old
And if we stand and never say a word
What change will come for no one heard
And when we die and look back as we go
Will we be satisfied with what we know
That one small voice can become a swell
Creating paradise where once was h***
Tony Robin Bulley
This is a poem that has already won a few competitions, but it is nice to enter other places so people may be able to read and share as well, it is about life really and the choices we can make to change things.
Often we see things we don’t like or that we think are not good for the world we live in, but rather than speak out for change we say nothing, or think maybe someone else will do it.
Not realizing that if we were to take action then others would be aware and join in and hopefully things would change for the good.
Often we think well who is going to pay attention, but although we may not be aware at the time, our very outpouring will sow seeds, and those seeds will grow, it may be only one or two to start but eventually if you shout loud and long enough people will pay attention especially if its something really important concerning us all.
I hope this poem is thought provoking, it gives us choices in life, things we can act upon, things we can change for the better of all mankind, and above all this is love hope and charity choices well worth having. Tony Robin Bulley 17/05/2004
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Posted on Friday, December 01, 2006 11:31 PM
Men and Women of today have changed tremendously. The pressure of living and surviving today's fast pacing world have made many ignoring the simple pleasures of life. Money and power have become the primary agendas for many. The craved for more money and more power, even in our daily undertakings, have led unnecessary conflicts and frictions among men and women.Understanding one another and having such compromisation without marginalising the rights of another, peace could be achieved greatly. |
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Posted on Friday, December 01, 2006 11:30 PM
Men and Women of today have changed tremendously. The pressure of living and surviving today's fast pacing world have made many ignoring the simple pleasures of life. Money and power have become the primary agendas for many. The craved for more money and more power, even in our daily undertakings, have led unnecessary conflicts and frictions among men and women.Understanding one another and having such compromisation without marginalising the rights of another, peace could be achieved greatly. |
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Posted on Friday, December 01, 2006 10:22 PM
Everybody is today craving for peace???? But how we as an individual can bring peace to the society as well as a harmonius relation between the countries. This is possible only if every individual brings a little of self discipline into there lives. If we try to make a good relationship with our neighbours, colleagues, its a way of bringing peace into our lives as well as society. These are small changes but these small changes can bring a major change into our lives. If we become courageous and with a strong determination we can achieve this. Peace cant be achieved in a single day nor it can be brought by telling others. If we want to bring Peace into the world, it must first start from our lives. And one live example of this is Mariane Pearl, who lost her husband but her loss is her biggest sterngth today. This has given her the courage to fight for other lives also |
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Posted on Friday, December 01, 2006 10:17 PM
Everybody is today craving for peace???? But how we as an individual can bring peace to the society as well as a harmonius relation between the countries. This is possible only if every individual brings a little of self discipline into there lives. If we try to make a good relationship with our neighbours, colleagues, its a way of bringing peace into our lives as well as society. These are small changes but these small changes can bring a major change into our lives. If we become courageous and with a strong determination we can achieve this. Peace cant be achieved in a single day nor it can be brought by telling others. If we want to bring Peace into the world, it must first start from our lives. And one live example of this is Mariane Pearl, who lost her husband but her loss is her biggest sterngth today. This has given her the courage to fight for other lives also |
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Posted on Friday, December 01, 2006 8:42 PM
I have worked with charities in the Middle East and China and find that we are still living in male energy. One that sets us to war rather than spend the money on irrigation and food supplies teaching people to grow instead we are instilling in each other fear and unstable messages. We can not, with any real intelligence believe that we can kill to make things better. Governments are unlawful and nobody is held accountable from 1st world country's to the 3rd world. We ask for peace, I ask for peace, but I see this only happening if women will play a bigger part so that balance of both male and female energies is there. We are at this time in global terror not because of global warming but because if we do not come up with clear thoughts that touch more than a few, we leave hope behind. |
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Posted on Friday, December 01, 2006 5:15 PM
When I was a teenager all energised and hooked up ready for life I was determined that I would join Greenpeace, or perhaps I would travel to "third world" countries and help build schools and feed little children. I then got married and had children and this dream seems to have faded. Now however as a mother I feel it is very important for me to pass on the idea of peace to my children. It is not an easy task in the world we live in which on the daily news are stories about violence, television, xbox and even cartoons are laden with violence. Don't get me wrong here I love watching my television and allow my children to do so and I am not blaming these things either. But my role as mother is to be there as a guide, so that as my children see these images or come across these ideas we can discuss them in a realistic and honest manner. I also encourage "peace" amongst children. Peace is a concept, an idea that needs to be understood before it can be implemented. For peace to be truly applicable all parties must understand it. So it is interesting to read Shelley's comments on one locals lack of word for it. I used to live in hope of Utopia, now I just live in hope of a compromise. |
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Posted on Friday, December 01, 2006 11:44 AM
My work at the International Fellowship of Reconciliation’s Women Peacemakers Program (WPP) brought me to post-war and conflict areas. What is amazing to me as a white Western woman— especially at the beginning when I went to do a training— I thought I can’t tell people from Sierra Leone and Liberia what nonviolence is. But women came up to me and said ‘this has changed my life. I always felt there was a better way, that there had to be an alternative to what was happening, but I didn’t know there was a word for it’. Worldwide people want and are desperately looking for alternatives. I think that’s one reason why the requests for nonviolence training are increasing. |
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