Countering conventional understanding of war

Reframing conventional ideas of violence

Description

Countering conventional understanding of war involves challenging established assumptions about conflict by promoting alternative perspectives, strategies, and solutions. This approach seeks to remedy entrenched cycles of violence by encouraging critical analysis, innovative diplomacy, and non-military interventions. It aims to prevent escalation, address root causes, and foster sustainable peace by integrating diverse voices, leveraging technology, and prioritizing humanitarian outcomes over traditional military objectives, thereby transforming how societies anticipate, interpret, and respond to conflict.

Implementation

UNESCO disseminates documents such as the the Statement on Violence (Seville, 1986) and reflects their position in programmes on education for peace and international understanding.