Decade for a Culture of Nonviolence

The United Nations has declared 2001-2010 to be the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Nonviolence for the Children of the World. One of WWFOR's main focus issues is implementing the Decade of Nonviolence.


The Nonviolent Peaceforce

The Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is on its way to becoming a reality. NP is a non-governmental, international effort to establish a large group of well trained and supported men and women who can intervene in areas of the world where tension is high and violent conflict a real possibility. They will use strictly nonviolent means to ease tensions and to protect those most at risk of violence. The idea of nonviolent intervention is not new, but its large scale international implementation is. This alternative to violence and military intervention needs our strong support if it is to succeed.

The Western Washington Nonviolent Peaceforce contact is David Berrian: dberrian@earthlink.net or (425) 482-3026.


Hand Outs on the Decade of Nonviolence

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Envisioning the Potential of a Decade of Nonviolence An exercise in thinking about implementing the decade.

Some Answers to the exercise above compiled at a 1999 FOR Gathering
MS-Word file nvdecade-answers.doc or web-format (HTML) Answers

Expanding the Circle - inviting other individuals and groups to be part of the Decade of Nonviolence
MS-Word file nvdecade-invitation.doc or web-format (HTML) Invitation

Action Ideas We have many opportunities for building a culture of peace and nonviolence. Here are some that could be carried out by a few individuals
MS-Word file nvdecade-actions.doc or web-format (HTML) Actions.

Media Work. get the word out! sample proposal to a local newspaper
MS-Word file nvdecade-media.doc or web-format (HTML) Media.

Handout: Whoever You Are, YOU Can Build a Culture of Peace and Nonviolence
MS-Word file nvdecade-youcanbuild.doc or web-format (HTML) You Can Build.

A Culture of Nonviolence - Examples
MS-Word file nvdecade-examples.doc or web-format (HTML) Examples.