Beyond Intractability: A Free Knowledge Base on More Constructive Approaches to Destructive Conflict
Nonviolence
Paul Wehr suggests that a central goal of the conflict resolution movement is to make conflict harmless.
Lowell Ewert talks about preventing violence by promoting human rights.
William Ury explains that mediation is only one 'tool' in a peacebuilder's toolbox. There are many more that are needed as well.
William Ury describes the role of the equalizer in intractable conflicts. Equalizers build up the power of the low power group to enable them to be able to negotiate fairly with the other side. This can be done through violence, but it is also very effectively done with nonviolence. Mobilizing world public opinion is especially important and effective now as the globe is shrinking socially, politically, and economically.
Julian Klugman discusses a situation involving a school system, in which empowerment of a minority population was achieved partly through nonviolent direct action.
CRS mediator Ozell Sutton tells how he works with parties to prevent violence during marches and demonstrations.
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War stirs in men's hearts the mud of their worst instincts. It puts a premium on violence, nourishes hatred, and gives free rein to cupidity. It crushes the weak, exalts the unworthy, and bolsters tyranny. -- Charles DeGaulle
Featured Links Organizations Making Noteworthy Contributions to Efforts to Promote More Constructive Conflict Peace-Tech
Other Resources from Beyond Intractability Peace-Building: A Field Guide The authors of this edited volume describe how fieldworkers 'fit' in the overall peacebuilding process and provide details of the most effective practices.
Nobel Peace Prize Winners
Shimon Peres Former Foreign Minister of Israel, and 1994 Nobel Peace Laureate
The Beyond Intractability Knowledge Base Project Guy Burgess and Heidi Burgess, Co-Directors and Editors c/o Conflict Information Consortium(Formerly Conflict Research Consortium), University of Colorado Campus Box 580, Boulder, CO 80309 Phone: (303) 492-1635; Fax: (303) 492-2154; Contact
