Peace
The United Nations was established in 1945, in the aftermath of World War II to help stabilize international relations and give peace a more secure foundation. Amid the threat of nuclear war and seemingly endless regional conflicts, peace-keeping has become an overriding concern of the United Nations. The blue-helmeted peace-keepers are the most visible face of the UN’s peace efforts.
Educational Resources
- Links for Teachers
- Lesson Plan: University for Peace [.doc]
- Best Practices of Non-Violent Conflict Resolution (UNESCO) [pdf]
- Inter-Agency Peace Education Programme (UNESCO) [pdf]
- Learning the Way of Peace (UNESCO) [pdf]
- Links for Students
- International Day of Peace
- Youth Action for Peace
- Free The Children
- Peace Boat
Real People, Real Stories
Female police keep the peace in Liberia
UN Police Officer Andrew Hughes is building a safer world
George Clooney: Messenger of Peace
Hiroshima survivor: a life of forgiveness
Pedro the Peacekeeper
Where do I belong? A refugee's story
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Learn More
- UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO)
- UN Peace and Security
- The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)
- UN Security Council
- Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)
- UN Mine Action
- UN Peacekeeping Fact Sheet [pdf]
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