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icpdn 2024 Session 3

Session 3: Community Peace: Building Inclusive and Harmonious Societies while Addressing Disparity

This session focuses on the critical endeavor of nurturing inclusive and harmonious communities and societies at various levels, whether within local communities, across nations or on an international scale. The multifaceted reasons of conflict, including differences in beliefs, politics, economics, and more, will be delved into. Furthermore, the pressing issue of disparity will be addressed. Through the understanding and active effort to bridge these disparities, progress can be made towards a more equitable and tightly-knit social fabric, with peace and unity being fostered within and among communities. Read More!

Moderator:

Dr. Theeraseth Patvarapong,
Former officer at the Ministry of Interior, Independent Executive and Leadership Coach

Speakers:

คลิกเพื่อแสดงข้อความ
Main idea: Nonviolent civilian protection and community-based security initiatives are effective in preventing violence and building peace.
Important points:
  1. Unarmed civilian protection uses nonviolent methods to prevent violence and protect civilians in conflict areas.
  2. This approach is based on building relationships and interconnectivity rather than keeping people apart.
  3. Studies have shown significant reductions in violence where these methods are used, such as in Honduras and Mindanao.
  4. Local knowledge and community involvement are crucial for success.

1. Mr. Melvin Earl Duncan,
Founding Executive Director of Nonviolent Peaceforce, Switzerland or US

คลิกเพื่อแสดงข้อความ
Main idea: We need to reorient our civilization and economic systems away from exploitation of nature towards more sustainable, bioregional approaches.
Important points:
  1. The "Great Acceleration" since 1950 has led to unprecedented human impacts on the Earth system.
  2. We need to shift from an "imperium of man" dominating nature to a more harmonious relationship.
  3. Rematerialization, reorientation towards bioregionalism, and rewilding are important strategies.
  4. A new deliberative democracy based on Buddhist concepts of non-fixed self could help foster dialogue.

2. Dr. Layne Hartsell,
Research Professor at the Asia Institute and at the Center for Science, Technology, and Society, Department of Philosophy, Chulalongkorn University

คลิกเพื่อแสดงข้อความ
Main idea: We need to revive the concept of community and change our lifestyles to address environmental and social challenges.
Important points:
  1. Modern development is destroying agricultural land and displacing poor communities.
  2. Our current lifestyle and consumption patterns are unsustainable and contribute to climate change.
  3. We need to decrease our greed and materialism to create more harmonious communities.
  4. Education and policy changes are needed, but personal lifestyle changes are also crucial.

3. Mr. M. Abdus Sabur,
Co-Director of International Institute of Peace and Development Studies (IIPDS), Secretary General of Asian Resource Foundation (ARF)

คลิกเพื่อแสดงข้อความ
Main idea: Parenting interventions are crucial for preventing violence and promoting peace in the long term.
Important points:
  1. Childhood experiences of violence increase the likelihood of perpetrating violence as an adult.
  2. Exposure to violence can damage brain development, especially in the prefrontal cortex.
  3. Parenting programs like Parenting for Lifelong Health have been shown to reduce child abuse and improve mental health.
  4. These interventions can break the cycle of violence and contribute to more peaceful societies.

4. Dr. Amalee McCoy,
Lead and Co-Principal Investigator for the Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) Thailand Project at the Peace Culture Foundation

คลิกเพื่อแสดงข้อความ
Main idea: Community-based initiatives and capacity building are essential for promoting peace and addressing social issues.
Important points:
  1. Conflict is not always negative; it's how we deal with it that matters.
  2. Capacity building for diverse groups in communities is crucial for fostering dialogue.
  3. We need to change ourselves and our attitudes to accept differences.
  4. Various community-based initiatives, from sports to storytelling, can help promote peace and understanding.

5. Dr. Vitoon Viriyasakultorn,
Former Deputy Director at the Rotary Peace Center at Chulalongkorn University

คลิกเพื่อแสดงข้อความ
Main idea: We need to rethink and redesign our economic systems to address global inequality and create more inclusive societies.
Important points:
  1. Global wealth inequality has reached extreme levels, with the richest 1% owning more than the bottom 99%.
  2. Neither pure capitalism nor socialism is the answer; we need a "third way" that combines elements of both.
  3. New economic models should prioritize people over profits and promote sufficiency rather than endless growth.
  4. Concrete projects like "Forest Towns" (Vanapuri), people's markets, and alternative retail chains could help create more equitable economic systems.

6. Dr. Vuthiphong Priebjrivat,
President of the Sahasswat Institute