Definition of World Peace

World Peace is an ideal of freedom, peace, and happiness among and within all nations and/or people. World peace is an idea of planetary nonviolence by which nations willingly cooperate, either voluntarily or by virtue of a system of governance that prevents warfare. The term is sometimes used to refer to a cessation of all hostility among all individuals. For example, World Peace could be crossing boundaries via technology, education, engineering, medicine, diplomats and/or an end to all forms of fighting.

World Peace Theories

 Democratic peace theory  Capitalism peace theory  Cobdenism  Mutual assured destruction  Globalization  Isolationism and non-interventionism  Self-organized peace  Economic norms theory  Religious Views  Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam  Judaism, Jainism, Sikhism

Evolution of world peace

"In this world, hate never dispelled hate. Only love dispels hate. This is the law, ancient and inexhaustible. Budhha

 "I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration, In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis is escalated or de-escalated, and a person is humanized or dehumanized. If we treat people as they are, we make them worse. If we treat people as they ought to be, we help them become what they are capable of becoming. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Evolution of world peace

Evolution of world peace

"We lose our freedoms at the altar of fear. - Kahlil Gibran

Evolution of world peace

"That there are men in all countries who get their living by war, and by keeping up the quarrels of nations, is as shocking as it is true; but when those who are concerned in the government of a country, make it their study to sow discord, and cultivate prejudices between nations, it becomes the more unpardonable. Thomas Paine

Evolution of world peace

"When we see God in each other we will be able to live in peace. Mother Teresa

Evolution of world peace

Nelson Mandela

Evolution of world peace

Abraham Lincoln

The Role of the United Nations

The idea of world peace is, in itself, a relatively recent idea. Not so long ago, all over the world, and in Europe in particular, every generation had had "its" war. rooted in our mentalities. War was almost considered as inevitable and peace was only a vague utopian dream Faced with the largest catastrophes in human history, men and women around the planet began to dream of a better, peaceful world. Thus, shortly after World War II, on October 24, 1945, The UN was created

UNMOGIP United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan

The first group of United Nations military observers arrived in the mission area on 24 January of 1949 to supervise the ceasefire between India and Pakistan in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Following renewed hostilities of 1971, UNMOGIP has remained in the area to observe developments pertaining to the strict observance of the ceasefire of 17 December 1971 and report thereon to the Secretary-General.

Current Situation of Peace

WORLD PEACE
What can be done?
 Understanding: Once people start understanding each other, they will start developing high viewpoints to others.  Respect: If you respect others, others will respect you back.  Non-aggression: People should avoid anger and hatred towards other religions, cultures, civilizations, states and countries.  Equality: It is the most important issue to understand. Being polite and behaving well with others never hurts.

WORLD PEACE 2020 and Beyond

 Irony that war technology is still being encouraged and nations meet to discuss Peace.

Uncertain situation in 2020.

An Equal World with Equal Opportunities will lead to a better understanding of the Importance of Peace within and between societies.

Whenever I meet even a 'foreigner', I have always the same feeling: 'I am meeting another member of the human family.