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- What motivated you to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?
- My work as a journalist and as a volunteer for a migrant's organization in Brazil and my master´s degree in Gender and Peace Building from the University for Peace (UPEACE), in Costa Rica
- Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself (no more than 3 paragraphs)
- I work as a programme officer for Angola at the London-based organization Christian Aid. I have a 15-year-old experience in Journalism and a master´s degree in Gender and Peace Building from the UN-mandated University for Peace (UPEACE), in Costa Rica (Central America).
I am fluent in Portuguese (native tongue), Spanish, French and English.
My interests are Gender, Peace, Migration and African studies.
- Please list the countries and/or regions in which you have direct and significant expertise
- Angola, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mozambique, and the United Kingdom
- What is your current country of residence?
- England
- What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?
- Angola Programme Officer - Christian Aid
- What is your personal or organizational website?
- http://www.christianaid.org.uk
- What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)
- http://www.reliefweb.int
- What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)
- http://www.alertnet.net
- Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise?
- Civil Society, Development, Education, Environment, Gender, Health, Refugees, Security
- Which are your primary skills areas?
- Advocacy, Communication, Program Design, Research
- What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?
- Land and housing rights
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We are the 'servants'for peace promotion, so lets do it NOW.
May peace prevail on earth!
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I am pleased to know that you are involved in Peace.
It is right tiem that we all should unite and struggle seriously for the promotion of Peace and Justice to have Better globe free of War,Racism and Poverty.
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In Peace
Waris Ali
Chairman Global Foundation,Lahore,Pakistan.
Member International Peace Bureau,Geneva.
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Your help is solicited in analyzing a set of suggestions prepared by me to bring about peace in Sri Lanka. The concept promoted in these suggestions can be applied in any country.
In Sri Lanka, the trouble started due to discrimination and injustice and continues due to bribery and corruption. These may be the reasons for troubles in other countries too.
Current wars have to be ended and new wars have to be prevented. To achieve this goal the present system of Democratic Governance has to be changed to one that is really democratic in its true sense.
In the present democratic system it is only the powerful - speech, money and thuggery - can join the ruling class to suppress or convert others all others as their subjects and is a fertile ground for "corruption" in various forms to thrive.
In my opinion "Corruption" includes any kind of waste, neglect and every form of malpractice, dishonesty, abuse, misuse, unreasonable exercise of power, failure or refusal to exercise power, anything and everything left undone which results in the right of the people being denied or impaired.
Without a "just society" in existence much talked about "terrorism" cannot be eradicated. For the creation of a "just society" there should be "good governance" in the country. For the creation of "good governance" in the country "corruption" in ALL its forms must be eradicated. And to eradicate "corruption" the present democratic system of governance, where full power to make final decisions ultimately rests in the hands of one person, must be changed.
So the only way to salvage a country is to change the present system of governance to one that is truly democratic where the final decision-making power will NOT be in the hands of ONE person BUT shared by as many people as possible and thus restricting any individual hasty decisions that might lead to trouble everywhere.
To make a country truly democratic, the powers of the Parliament (the decision making supreme body of a country) should be split and separated and each of the separated powers must be handled by different groups of persons selected and elected by the people for the purpose of administering EACH SET OF POWERS or duties as the case may be so that no single group has the full power. All the groups together will make the whole. The country is not divided but the powers of parliament are divided/separated.
Different groups have to be elected for such purposes as administration, fiscal management, planning, implementing, policy and law making, auditing and for any other function that may be deemed necessary.
The group that is entrusted with the power to make laws and regulations shall not be given the duty/power of implementing/administering the laws and regulations.
Particular care should be taken to see that all powers are NOT CONCENTRATED in one place and that they do not overlap and there must not be a secret budget to be handled by a single person.
All transactions should be transparent including Diplomacy which has to be diplomatically transparent.
One set of powers dealing with the development of the country should be given to the set of representatives at the village level. The people of each and every village must be empowered to determine their way of life (lifestyle). The life-style of a village, its lands and resources shall not be disturbed by external forces.
All plans of development of a village that remotely/indirectly affects the village must have the concurrence of the people of that village concerned.
It has to be ensured that people are treated equitably regardless of their gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origins, age, disability, socio-economic background, religious or political beliefs and affiliations, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or other inappropriate distinction;
The decision-making powers with regard to each and every set of powers must be spread through-out the country.
With such system in practice discrimination, injustice, bribery and corruption, the four pillars of an Evil society might become history.
When the above four pillars of Evil are eradicated, the people would be living under a system that would guarantee sustainable peace, prosperity and a pleasant living to everyone in any country.
Comments on the above views are solicited from everyone with a view to prevent future wars and end current wars.
STATUTE 1
TO RE-ESTABLISH ONLY ONE NATION
It is essential to clarify that Planet Earth, through political evolution, has gradually been divided into territorial regions according to man's col-lective desire for regional sovereignty. Man has forgotten that Planet Earth is a living entity and has suffered from the ignorance of the pursuit for ter-ritorial possession, reducing the nation state to the level of separatist entities, and obscuring the fact that there exists but ONE PLANETARY BEING, INDIVISIBLE AND INCORRUPTIBLE.
Man must focus intently on the Light Nucleus in order to understand that external demarcations have been permitted so man could develop his Divine potential within the uniqueness of each territory, and could anchor in its center a specific Divine Radiation. Its inhabitants, becoming conscious of this unique radiation, could interchange with other beings, allowing for cultural and spiritual differences while perceiving the PRES-ENCE OF ThE FATHER-MOTHER, simultaneously reaffirming the unique Divine Nature of each Being.
But man has forgotten how to regain his Divine Rights. Since this ideal has not been fulfilled yet, man is still bound to his local territorial status, often prohibiting entrance to other peoples interested in seeking what their Being needs for growth and expression in the Divine Unity. Man has pur-posefully perpetuated external struggles in order to conquer more terri-tories to annex them. This fracticidal struggle should end, and it is the DIVINE WILL THAT PLANET EARTH RETURN TO ITS LUMINOUS ORI-GIN, where men can go from one place to another without requiring any form of identification, or be rejected because of language, color, race or creed.
Ultimately, no government owns any land, lives, treasures or goods found or produced within their boundaries. It is essential to return to the original Divine Unity of Being to understand why this must be so.
All people must understand that the authority vested in one man over another does not make him an owner or possessor, nor make him superior to another at any given location on the planet.
It is essential that THE DIVINE PRINCIPLE guiding each nation be clearly understood since each nation is a receptacle of light for a predetermined Radiation emanating from THE HOLY HEART OF THE FATHER-MOTHER.
It is essential to understand man's self-imposed barriers are closing the doors to the many opportunities offered by the FATHER-MOTHER to Their Sons in different geographical locations. If man is con-scious of this, he should take this into account and realize the significance of these limitations and how they choke his inner Being, plunging him into the shadows of separatist ignorance. The great mission is to begin the process of enlightenment whereby we will have a planet which is free of lim-itations or barriers, and without canons and codes: a true self-government.
IT IS TIME TO RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL LIGHT ORIGIN OF THE PLANET, WHERE LIFE ITSELF WAS MARVELOUSLY WITNESSED BY THE SONS OF THE FATHER-MOTHER.
It is essential to realize the inalienable right of man to travel to any geographic location on the planet that enriches his life and inner Being with that location's unique Divine Radiation.
It is vital to realize for oneself this PRINCIPLE OF UNITY in order to understand how fundamental it is in order to attain Peace between nations and between man himself on the planet.
By deposing any symbol of power or authority and giving rights to the FATHER-MOTHER-GOD, man will understand and realize his Divine Right of Being Free. Then, in his Original condition, his true state, his true nature can be realized. When man recognizes that he has violated the Laws, earthly as well as Divine, he will be able to enter a Higher Order of Action, whereby he will be covered by the Light, which will assist him in the correction of his errors and enabling him to submit consciously to the Action of THE ONE UNWERSAL LIGHT.
The Divine Plan of forming only one Nation has a solid foundation and human governors and representatives should become aware of what is Being offered to them, since they are Being called to order to set aside all personal desire for power on behalf of the common Good, Peace and Love among men.
The Divine Will of the ALL-BEING infers that man should recognize and accept the DIVINE ORDER. This implies the dispositions of strengths, rights, powers, and desires on behalf of the well being of his brothers. Man is Being called upon to recognize that the road he has chosen will not lead him to any lasting solutions. An alternative is being presented to him; to rec-ognize only one Supreme Governor, GOD, FATHER-MOTHER LOVE. And because of man's obedience to Deity, it will restore to the rest of mankind the Sovereignty of God who sustains the TRUE CONDITIONS AND TRUE RIGHTS THAT WE HAVE AS CHILDREN OF LIGHT.
It is essential to understand that A GLOBAL GOVERNMENT IS BEING SPONSORED, without economic potency, without politics and with-out armaments. THIS IS A GOVERNMENT WHERE LOVE WILL MAGNIFY IN MAN HIS DIVINE CHARACTER; WHERE MAN SHALL BE GOD'S LOVING SERVANT. THIS GOVERNMENT IS POSSIBLE; IT IS HERE, IT IS NOW
It is time that man set aside his pride and desire for power, and rec-ognize he is engaged in a race towards destruction if he does not wise-ly resolve the grave problems he now confronts.
It is time to recognize it is necessary to make way for the Action of the Divine Order, subject to only one Hierarchy which will liberate the planet out of its spiritual darkness.
It is crucial that man relinquish his egoic motives and lower political motivations, and elevate his desires to a superior level so there can flow on the planet the Action of the Divine Command of Love, making the unification of men and nations possible.
IT IS NECESSARY TO RETURN TO THE LUMINOUS SPIRITUAL BEGINNING THAT CREATED LIFE AND RECOGNIZE IT AS THE ONLY TRUE SOLUTION TO CURRENT PLANETARY PROBLEMS, GIVING IT OWERSHIP AND COMPLETE LIBERTY FOR IT TO MANIFEST ITS DIVINE WILL; CONSISTING OF ONLY ONE NATION OF FREE BEINGS, READY TO EXPRESS THE LIGHT THAT THEY ARE.
Through periodic Divine interventions, man has been able to respond to the call of the ALL BEING. IT IS A CALL TO UNITY AND LOVE, so in the fluidity of the light, the barriers that separate nations, cities and men will be broken. Therefore, One Ideal PLANETARY INTEGRATION will result. The Divine Order has now manifested, offering true solutions for the chaos enveloping this planet.
The opportunity has been given; take advantage of it and strive to be CONSCIOUS collaborators with the Divine Forces; executors of the Divine Plan of the FATHER-MOTHER.
Establishing ONLY ONE NATION implies overcoming regionalist dogmas
instituted by human egos, and will provide the way for the MANIFESTA-TION OF LIGHT CONTAINED IN THE CODE OF LOVE and THE GLOB-AL GOVERNMENT OF HUMANITY
This Document serves to clarify to humans that this conscious reception involves the deeper levels of the Inner Being when one is ready to ful-fill this ordinance. It is up to man and to the local governors and represen-tatives to reinforce this Decree, working to center the Light of the FATHER--MOTHER that allows Love to govern his life and permits him to share it with his fellow man.
http://www.unixi.com
http://www.globalgovernmenthumanity.org/home.html
http://www.aussiepeacemaker.org/
Sharing, in Order, Light and Love.
Giuseppe
Namaste (hello)
first of all, I extend a hearty and cordial welcome to you to visit and stay with us in India whenever you plan a trip. I see ourselves as an extended global joint family….nothing really belongs to us, we are merely temporary custodians of all that we inherit or create…Having served in Indian army for 23 years, I am lucky to have seen every corner of India and have friends all over. That can facilitate your move around in my country. …also I believe if we have to truly see a nation,we need to stay among the people, observe life of average citizen, see their villages and then we feel the pulse of that people and that nation….i have always stayed away from hotels, guest houses etc and instead stayed with friends/ordinary families whenever I traveled abroad.. I have now resigned from army to work full time in my true passion -peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
Gracias and bienvenido !
I like your profile. I hope we can exchange experiences!
Best wishes
Maria Lucia Zapata
Thanks again. However, i would like to share you my Sindhi Languages websites, as already i have informed you that i am a "Sindhi" Language writer not of English. If you like see Sindhi Languages websites/font, kindly visit following links:
www.affair.com.pk
www.awamiawaz.com
www.dailykawish.com
www.voiceofsindh.net
www.sindhiana.com/sindhi_books.htm
www.bhutto.org
Here i like to remamber you Asia bigest peace activst (Late) Sain G M Syed. You me be red him. he will help you any kind of conflict issues among nations & relegious as well.
Peace,
Muhammad Moosa Rind
Karachi.
+92-321-3899049
how r u?
i have read your profile its intresting i am Sindhi Language writer and writing in my country Sindhi Languges daily/weekly/fortnightly/monthly research and news papers as well as social and media ctivist. however, what is your life vision,
Peace,
Muhammad Moosa Rind
Karachi
this is yadab from Nepal.It will be great to sharing information eachothers.hope we ill be in touch.
Yadab
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