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UNESCO’s Constitution:

1945

 The creation of the organization that will later strive for the Culture of Peace. This can be seen in the preamble of its Constitution, which states, “Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed.”

UNESCO Seville Statement on Violence:

1986

 A statement that humankind is neither inherently violent nor biologically programed to cause war.

Cultura de Paz  

1986

The idea to use the term culture of peace was inspired by an educational initiative called Cultura de paz developed in Peru and by the Seville Statement on Violence.  

Congress on Peace in the Minds of Men

1989

A meeting that essentially stated that the aims of civilization and society is to strive for peace and interculturalism. Peace is the ultimate and inherent good.

Cooperation to promote a culture of peace (140 EX/28):

1992

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization holds its Hundred and fortieth Session. On the agenda (Item 5.4.2) is the Culture of Peace, proposed by H. E. Mr Ahmed Sayyad.