Types of Peace
If two countries stop fighting a war, it is called
Negative Peace
When two parties are openly fighting, this is called
Open conflict
Trying to resolve an issue between parties without the use of violence
Non-Violent conflict resolution
A global organization with 193 member states
UN
The equal treatment of everyone
Equality
Not just the absence of conflict but also the inclusion of social equality and justice
Positive Peace
The stage of conflict when inequalities exist but are not openly talked about
Latent conflict
The type of violence inflicted from one party to another
Direct violence
To make someone incapable of doing something
Incapacitation
Denying people access to opportunities and basic resources is what type of violence
Structural violence
Living in harmony with the environment and caring for the planet
Ecological Peace
A situation where there is a visible conflict between the civilians and the government.
Violence that is justified or normalized through religion, ideology, media, or social norms.
Cultural violence
The support for a particular party
The intentional destruction of a whole people
Genocide
Long-lasting, durable and harmonious relations amongs groups and people
Sustainable peace
The stage of conflict in which tensions decrease and parties begin to communicate or negotiate.
De-escelation
A form of non-violent action that involves refusing to cooperate with authorities or institutions.
Civil disobedience
When a neutral third party facilitates dialogue but does not impose a solution.
Mediation
Justice focused on repairing harm, reconciliation, and dialogue between victims and offenders.
Restorative Justice
Peace that exists because strong institutions, rule of law, and governance prevent violence.
Institutional Peace
A stage after violence ends in which rebuilding institutions, reconciliation, and long-term stability are the main focus.
Peacebuilding
A strategy of non-violent resistance aimed at applying economic or social pressure by refusing to buy or participate.
Boycott
Military or political intervention justified by the international community to prevent mass atrocities such as genocide.
Responsibility to protect (R2P)
Courts or processes established to investigate past human rights abuses and help societies move forward after conflict.
Transitional Peace