What is peace education? – Video
In this video from Quaker Council for European Affairs we hear from experts of peace education who tell us their definition of peace education.
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Rotary Club School Peace Garden Competition
The Heart of England Rotary Clubs are running a competition for schools to design a Peace Garden and win a Peace Pole. The planting of Peace Poles was started in Japan as a grassroots project in 1976. They are an … Continue reading →
Coventry Peace Award Granted for First Time
Earlsdon Primary has become the first school to receive the new Coventry Peace Award which was launched in 2020 to give young people a voice in promoting peace and reconciliation at a personal, local and global level. Coventry Lord Mayor’s … Continue reading →
The Holocaust
The Holocaust was the genocide of the European Jews between 1941 and 1945. Across German-occupied Europe, Nazi Germany and its collaborators systematically murdered some six million Jews, around two-thirds of Europe’s Jewish population. For more background information see the Wikipedia … Continue reading →
Coventry Modern Foreign Languages Hub
Enabling communication between people of different nations would help to promote peace and understanding. In addition, if the UK is to make a success of increasing trade with the rest of the world after Brexit it needs people with language … Continue reading →
United Nations Peace Presentation
A presentation designed for secondary schools. Includes an introduction to the United Nations and information about how the UN promotes peace. Produced by United Nations Association Coventry Branch. [gview file=”https://unacov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/UNACov-Peace-Presentation-2020.pptx”]
Continue reading →Peace and Conflict Word Searches
United Nations Association Coventry Branch offers this set of 10 word searches on peace and conflict in order to stimulate thought and discussion on what are the causes of conflict and how people can find peace. [gview file=”https://coventrycityofpeace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Peace-Word-Search.pdf”]
Continue reading →Positive Images Festival Poetry Competition 2020
What does being a good neighbour mean? Who or what do we consider our neighbours to be, and just as importantly, who doesn’t feel part of a neighbourhood? These are age-old questions that have become even more relevant during recent … Continue reading →
Coventry Peace Wall
Coventry Peace Wall is a virtual space where you can exhibit your photo, drawing or other artwork you have created to celebrate Peace or Reconciliation. We will be offering prizes for the best three images from primary school students, and … Continue reading →
Sikh history and philosophy through creative media
IM 13 13 is on a mission to enrich people’s lives with Sikh history and philosophy through creative media that could capture the public’s imagination and appeal to a wide range of people, including non Sikhs. IM 13 13 focuses … Continue reading →