UNESCO's Work on Education for Peace and Non-Violence

The promotion of peace through education is at the heart of UNESCO's mission. As the lead agency within the UN system for the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World, 2001-2010, UNESCO is responsible for coordinating and directly implementing activities that promote the objectives of the Decade through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information. This brief provides an overview of UNESCO's activities, initiatives, organizations and networks related to peace education.