Understanding Values of Peace

Question 1

It was in 1989, during the International Congress on Peace in the Minds of Men, in Yamoussoukro, Cote d’Ivoire, that the notion of a _________ was first mentioned.

Answer 1

Culture of Peace

Question 2

In 1994, _____________ Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), launched an international appeal on the establishment of a right to peace.

Answer 2

Federico Mayor

Question 3

In February 1994, UNESCO launched its ____________ programmed

Answer 3

Towards a Culture of Peace

Question 4

In 1997, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the year 2000 as the _____________, and in 1998, the same Assembly declared the period 2001-2010 the _____________.

Answer 4

International Year for the Culture of Peace;
International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World

Question 5

“Peace is not just the absence of war. It is the wholeness of life where every person can live with dignity.” according to ______.

Answer 5

Mindanao Church Peace Congress,1996

Question 6

“The new name of peace is development.”

Answer 6

Pope Paul VI, Populorum Progressio

Question 7

Refers to the development of inner harmony or inner integration characterized by such qualities as self-respect, self-confidence, ability to cope with negative feelings (fear, anger, insecurity, and shame), and developing positive attitudes such as cheerfulness and optimism.

Answer 7

Personal Level

Question 8

It is manifested by the relationship of an individual with one another. The interpersonal level peace can be shown in terms of:

Answer 8

Interpersonal Level

Question 9

The capacity of the individual to express one’s views or exercise one’s rights without being aggressive (injuring or violating the right of others) or submissive (denying one’s own views or rights).

Answer 9

Assertiveness

Question 10

To recognize the worth of others regardless of differences in social position, culture, origin, ethnic grouping or gender.

Answer 10

Respect

Question 11

An awareness and understanding of their needs, feelings, and condition and extending appropriate consideration for such.

Answer 11

Concern for Others

Question 12

The capacity and willingness to work with others to achieve a common goal.

Answer 12

Cooperation

Question 13

The willingness to approach difficult sources of information, people, and events with a critical but open mind.

Answer 13

Open-Mindedness

Question 14

The virtue to accept and recognize that others may have the ability similar or maybe more than you have and that recognition enables you to accept your own limitations.

Answer 14

Humility

Question 15

Is concerned with addressing issues that affect society and its social, political, and economic components. For example, addressing the issue of social injustice such as land grabbing, forest degradation, water pollution, and others that have a societal impact.

Answer 15

Social/National Level

Question 16

An awareness of one’s responsibility for the common welfare and the willingness as well as the readiness to work for it.

Answer 16

Social Responsibility

Question 17

An awareness of the impact of the decisions and actions of individuals and groups on one another.

Answer 17

Interdependence

Question 18

Requires an awareness and recognition of the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, especially of the more marginalized sectors of society and the willingness to promote and defend them.

Answer 18

Social justice

Question 19

Is similar to the social and national level peace, global level peace is concerned with attaining related issues that have global impact or scale such issues include among others the issue of unfair trade relations, racial discrimination, terrorism, militarization, environmental degradation, xenophobia, and others.

Answer 19

Global Level

Question 20

The value of recognizing the importance of the resources in the environment as indicated by the act of preserving and conserving them. Also, the effort initiated to protect the resources of the environment.

Answer 20

Respect for the Environment

Question 21

The value of recognizing the importance of being one with other humans as the semblance of God’s power and love. It is recognition that everyone is as important as the other.

Answer 21

Unity in the oneness of Humankind

Question 22

The ability to respect and appreciate the presence of people with religious beliefs other than his own. This recognition brings us into realization that we have different ways of expressing our faith but we have common aspiration to be pleasing to the Creator.

Answer 22

Religious Appreciation

Question 23

A recognition of the presence of different cultures and such differences gives us the opportunity to learn from one another.

Answer 23

Cultural Appreciation

Question 24

What does IPSP stand for?

Answer 24

Internal Peace and Security Plan

Question 25

A paradigm shift on how the armed forces views its mandate of protecting the people and the state – in this case, from armed threats.

Answer 25

AFP Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP)

Question 26

TRUE OR FALSE:

The primary objectives of AFP internal security operations shall be Winning the Peace rather than simply defeating the enemy.

Answer 26

TRUE

Question 27

Winning the peace provides the frameworks for the AFP’s new approach to peace and security. This is a shift from a predominantly militaristic solution to a __________ that is founded on broad-based consultations and engagements with key stakeholders.

Answer 27

People – centered security strategy

Question 28

A holistic response as it is concerned with the issues and problems including militarization, structural violence, human rights, cultural solidarity, environmental care, and personal peace.

Answer 28

Peace Education

Question 29

It sees the interconnection between theory and practice and recognizes the links among the various transformative goals and strategies (Toh,1997).

Answer 29

Peace Education

Question 30

Education that is directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It promotes understanding, tolerance, and friendship among all nations, racial, or religious groups.

Answer 30

Peace education

Question 31

Aims to develop international understanding and universal brotherhood.

Answer 31

Peace education

Question 32

TRUE OR FALSE:

A culture of peace (COP) is achieved when citizens of the world understand global problems, have the skills to resolve conflicts and struggle for non-violently, live by international standards of human rights and equity, appreciate cultural diversity, and respect the Earth and each other.

Answer 32

TRUE