1. Principles of Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
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Principles of Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution

2. All people desire to live in a world of peace and harmony.
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All people desire to live in a world of peace and harmony.

3. Conflict Begins within the Individual.
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Conflict Begins within the Individual.
Selfishness
Unselfishness

4. Selfishness Basis for conflict Living only for oneself Vengeance
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Basis for conflict
Living only
for oneself
Vengeance
Prejudice
Greed
Selfishness

5. Unselfishness Basis for harmony Living for others Self-control
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Basis for harmony
Self-control
Humility
Service
Living for others
Fairness
Forgiveness
Generosity
Unselfishness

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Nelson Mandela
“The first thing is to be honest with yourself. You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself.”

7. Individual Choice: To resolve or repeat past conflicts
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Individual Choice: To resolve or repeat past conflicts
Past
Each person passes on either the problem or the solution.
Future

8. Does Fighting Resolve Conflict?
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Does Fighting Resolve Conflict?
Fighting does not resolve conflict
Doesn’t end hard feelings or dislike
Tempts the “loser” to seek revenge.

9. Steps in Conflict Resolution
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Steps in Conflict Resolution
Step 1. Self reflection & reorientation
Consider how one might have dealt with the problem differently.
Take responsibility for one’s contribution to the conflict.
Step 2. Reversal & restitution
Address whatever caused the other to feel hurt and violated.
Be open to efforts to reconcile.
Seek to correct injustices instead of exacting revenge.
Step 3. Reconciliation & renewal
Do not retaliate.
Forgive and be open to receive forgiveness.
Resolve to help the other to change.
Foster good will.

10. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“We never get rid of an enemy by meeting hate with hate; we get rid of an enemy by getting rid of enmity.”

11. Actions That Lead to Peace
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Actions That Lead to Peace
Humility: - Admitting to not always being right
- Being open to learn from others
Generosity: - Giving beyond convenience
- Giving unconditionally, without expectation of return
Service: - Showing acts of caring to meet others’ needs
- Respecting the dignity of the others

12. What Is Needed Leaders …?
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Ambassadors for Peace
Has concern for both sides.
Affirms the value of both sides.
Treats both sides fairly.
Aim for a win-win outcome (Habit #4) .
Guide both sides beyond blame and accusation.