Targeted Audience Dates and Venues
- Develop your understanding of the frames of mind that promote conflict and violence against another group
- The perception that another group threatens our well-being A sense of uncertainty about our safety and security
- The belief that our own group is superior to another group.
- Develop your understanding of the strong emotions that underpin conflict and violence
- Anger about a provoking event and fear of future events can support an aggressive orientation towards others in society
- If anger and fear develop into hatred, others are likely to be perceived as evil; thereby, supporting harmful intentions towards them in society.
- Pay attention to the ways that language and channels of communication are used to support conflict and violence in society
- The lives of others may be devalued by public rhetoric and media reports that reduce moral concern for them in society
- Beware that public beliefs may be shaped to condone violence against another group and cast aggression in a morally positive frame.
- Recognise that social inequalities are unjust and fuel misery, conflict and violence
- Attune yourself to the social conditions that undermine individual and collective well-being such as poverty and discrimination
- Advocate for equalities in human rights, health care, opportunities, safety and security.
- Dig beneath the surface level, negative stereotypes of another group to achieve a deeper understanding of their identity and concerns in society
- Find ways for dialogue and collaborative interaction with people who have diverse backgrounds, different perspectives, and dissimilar values society.
- Maintain a critical perspective toward the beliefs and actions of your own in society
- Be willing to question authority, express dissent and offer constructive alternatives when your own group’s actions cause harm or compromise social justice and peaceful relations.
- Recognise and appreciate experiences of shared humanity across diverse groups
- Extend your perspective and empathy by focusing on the common joys and sufferings of all humans in society.
- Join groups that have a peace or social justice mission in order to reap the benefits of mutual support and collective action society
- Donate time and money to such causes.
- Find ways to nourish your hope, commitment, and energy for peace
- Access information about successful peace initiatives in society
- Find role models to inspire you and like-minded others for support in society.