Meaning of peace
Peace is a situation in which there is harmony, understanding and good interaction between individuals, communities and nations. It is a period of non-existence of chaos, violence and misunderstanding in a society.
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Types of Peace
- Positives Peace: this is a type of peace in which people naturally or normally live together in harmony and have cordial relationship
- Negatives or Uneasy Peace: this kind of peace is forced on people. It is a kind of peace in which people are forced through the police or the military actions to stay together peacefully. For instance, the use of peace-keeping forces in war-ravaged areas like Cote de Voire, Sudan, Iraq, Liberia
IMPORTANCE OF PEACE
The importance of peace include:
- Unity
- Progress
- Co-operation
- Tolerance
- Economic development
- Political stability
- Removes fear of insecurity
- Makes government programmes and polices work
Ways of promoting peace
Peace can be promoted in the society through:
- Tolerance
- Fairness and justice
- Protection of human rights
- Communication
- Peace should be encouraged
- Proper utilization of resources
See also
What is peace