Hague Appeal for Peace
In May 1999 the Hague Appeal for Peace held the largest civil society conference for peace in modern history. The conference called for the recognition of peace as a fundamental human right, the abolition of war and the right of women to take part in resolving and preventing conflict. Conference delegates approved the Hague Agenda for Peace and Justice for the 21st Century, which stresses the need to include women from all areas of society at all stages in any peace negotiating process. Hundreds of local organizations launched their own campaigns as a result of the conference.
The Hague Appeal for Peace has launched its Global Campaign for Peace Education, which promotes a holistic, participatory approach to education including teaching for and about gender equality, human rights, disarmament, social and economic justice, sustainable development, international law, human security, and traditional peace practices. Peace education needs to be integral to any peace agreement.
Hague Appeal for Peace (HAP)
Contact: Cora Weiss, President
Allison Boehm, Director, Program Development, Peace Boat US
777 UN Plaza, Third Floor, New York, NY 10017
Tel: 212-687-2623 · Fax: 212-682-0886
hap@haguepeace.org
www.haguepeace.org
Member Organizations
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