Click to look at the pictures at this link, and then think of 1-3 words that describe each picture. Discuss with a partner how each picture makes you feel and then we will share your ideas with the class.
freedom from trouble or worry”
“a feeling of mental or emotional calm”
“a time when there is no war or a war has ended”
There are many different ways that people would describe peace. From a global perspective, peace is when conflict is able to be resolved without violence and improves the quality of life.
According to www.international-alert.org, “Peace is when:
Everyone lives in safety, without fear or threat of violence, and no form of violence is tolerated in law or in practice
Everyone is equal before the law, the systems for justice are trusted, and fair and effective laws protect people’s rights
Everyone is able to participate in shaping political decisions and the government is accountable to the people
Everyone has fair and equal access to the basic needs for their wellbeing – such as food, clean water, shelter, education, healthcare and a decent living environment
Everyone has an equal opportunity to work and make a living, regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other aspect of identity.”
1. Why is peace important to us?
2. Without peace, what would the world look like?
Would it look the same or different?
3. What does peace mean to you?
4. What is similar between the ideas included in the above definition of peace and any human rights that you have heard of?