Saturday, April 20, 2024, 5:56 AM
Site: NextGenU.org
Course: War and Health (War and Health)
Glossary: Medical Peace Work Glossary
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Peace

Not merely the absence of violence, but a state of mutual beneficial relationships, fair structures, and a culture of peace. Peace is also a capacity to handle conflicts with empathy, creativity and by non-violent means (J. Galtung). 

Positive peace

Not merely the absence of violence (negative peace), but constructive handling of conflict, the building up of peaceful structures and a culture of peace (J. Galtung).