At Conflict Resolution Network, we are making this our special focus for 2008. In essence, it’s about being non-violent in thought, word and deed at all levels of relating – personal, community, and between nations. It means treating all people with fairness, justice and fundamental respect. It’s a big ask and the most challenging journey. We’re starting it with a pledge:

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Perhaps you’ll rewrite it to fit your personal situation. Do let us know if you come up with a good one! Remember, it’s not about suppressing our needs or never allowing our anger to surface. It’s about striving relentlessly to have everyone’s needs met and using our anger as our fire for positive change.
As we actively tread the path, let’s pay homage to the countless thousands who have traveled it before us. We are all aiming for a world where violence is an aberration and non-violence is the norm. That will include correcting structural violence and subtle abuse wherever we find it. We each can be a non-violent activist in our own life!
Conflict Resolution Network emphasises the teaching and implementation of conflict resolution skills, the basic skills of non-violence – whether in schools, workplaces or between nations. We promote research and discussion and the shaping of public policy. Our website offers comprehensive training material which is easy-access, tried-and-tested and completely cost-free. Have another visit if you haven’t been there recently. We have a new look!
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