Unipaz

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Unipaz, also known as the International University for Peace stated aims are to "contribute to UNESCO’s vision for a global culture of peace" through its campuses, programmes in schools and workshops for adults. It started its activities in the city of Brasilia in 1988. The rector of the University is Pierre Weil.

Unipaz has campuses in Argentina, Ecuador, Brazil, Honduras, Belgium, France, and Portugal, and is listed on the UNESCO education portal as an institution fostering non-violence

See also

University for Peace

Further reading

Weil, Pierre, The Art of Living in Peace: An Education Manual for a Culture of Peace, UNESCO Publishing (2003), ISBN 92-3-103804-4
Caballero, Maria Cristina, School Offers Hope, Peace to Colombians, The Miami Herald (May 22, 2002) Available online

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