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Postal address of organization/institution
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Rue du Vieux Marche aux Grains, 21
B-1000 Brussels/Belgium
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E-mail address of organization/institution
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Paul.Lansu@paxchristi.net
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Website address of organization/institution
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www.paxchristi.net
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Telephone of organization/institution
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+32-02-502-5550
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PRIORITIES: All of the organization's domains of culture of peace activity |
EDUCATION FOR PEACE
HUMAN RIGHTS
UNDERSTANDING, TOLERANCE AND SOLIDARITY
INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY
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TOP PRIORITY: The organization's most important culture of peace activity |
EDUCATION FOR PEACE
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PARTNERSHIPS AND NETWORKS: What
partnerships and networks does your organization participate in, thus
strengthening the global movement for a culture of peace? |
Pax
Christi International is an umbrella group for dozens of Member
Organizations in numerous countries and regions throughout the world.
These organizations dedicate their efforts toward creating an
environment of peace by working in the area of disarmament,
demilitarization, peace education, religious and ethnic reconciliation,
and various other endeavors which work to bring about regional and
global peace.
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ACTIONS: What activities have
been undertaken by your organization to promote a culture of peace and
nonviolence during the ten years of the Decade? If you already made a
report in 2005, your information from 2005 will be included in the 2010
report.
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Over
the past decade, Pax Christi International has been the secretariat for
all other Pax Christi organizations and also works with numerous Member
Organizations which all concentrate their efforts in creating an
environment of peace on a regional and global level. Work has
been done throughout all regions of the world to bring together
conflicting religious groups, lobby politicians and other people in
power, and advocate for peace on a global level.
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PROGRESS: Has your organization
seen progress toward a culture of peace and nonviolence in your domain
of action and in your constituency during the second half of the
Decade? |
Over
the past decade, Pax Christi International’s work toward peace has seen
accomplishments in helping to build a global peace. With help
from its Member Organizations, we have been able to have a presence in
all regions of the world where conflict exists and peace is needed.
Due to our headquarters being located in the Capital of Europe
Brussels, Belgium, we are located near institutions such as the
European Parliament and the European Commission and have therefore been
able to act as a voice on a global level for our Member Organizations
and those who they serve.
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OBSTACLES: Has your organization faced any obstacles to implementing the culture of peace and nonviolence? If so, what were they?
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As
in any movement working toward creating an environment of peace
throughout the world, obstacles will stand in the way. Creating
peace is an obstacle in itself. In all regions of the world in
which we work, there are different setbacks in our mission toward
peace, yet we continue to work on a global level toward resolving and
reconciling the differences which stand in the way of reaching our
goals.
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PLANS: What new engagements are
planned by your organization in the short, medium and long term to
promote a culture of peace and nonviolence? |
We
will continue to work in the areas of human rights, human security,
disarmament and demilitarization, and toward creating an environment of
peace throughout the world and in regions where conflict is present.
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GLOBAL MOVEMENT: How do you think the culture of peace and nonviolence could be strengthened and supported at the world level??
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It
is our belief that a culture of peace and nonviolence can only be
created when conflicting parties are brought together to reconcile
their differences. Too often, conflicting interests stand in the
way of constructive dialogue and therefore works against the efforts in
creating a sustainable peace. It is Pax Christi International’s
mission to work toward reconciling the differences which hold people
and parties apart so as to create an environment of safety, security
and peace in all areas of the world.
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