Theories "Just Peacemaking" much more than non-violence There is a compassionate rebel in everyone Healing the wounds Peacemakers Children can learn to be Peacemakers Local Peacemaker Makes a Difference The landmine issue Banning landmines: why the US won't sign the treaty Kids on the edge of a minefield |
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Path to Peace by The Irish Times |
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"Peace Prize Forum 2000: A Look Into the Future" NORTHERN IRELAND is creating peace this moment. They have been involved in the ongoing peacemaking process since late 1997. "The Troubles" began on Oct. 5, 1968 with the Royal Ulster Constabulary breaking up two days of rioting in Jan. 30, 1972, the day that later became know as "Bloody Sunday." Thirteen men were shot dead by the Parachute Regiment of the British Army. This event followed a civil rights march in Derry protesting against internment without trial. A fourteenth man died some days later. In the years that followed the world became familiar with the people: Bobby Sands, Gerry Adams, Martin McGuiness, Pat Ficucane, John Major and most recently, Rosemary Nelson, just to name a few. John Hume and David Trimble played significant roles in establishing the beginnings of peace. In 1998 they were honored for their efforts by being named Noble Peace Prize Co-Laureates. Striving for peace For information on this event, contact Susan Bauer, co-chairperson for the Peace Prize Forum 2000, at 507-646-3369 or at bauers@stolaf.edu. |