Journeys for Peace: A model of human rights education for young people in Mexico

Authors: Kopeliovich, Sergio¹; Kuriansky, Judy²

Source: Counselling Psychology Quarterly, Volume 22, Number 1, March 2009 , pp. 69-75(7)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

This paper describes the “Journeys for Peace” program a Mexico-based NGO that facilitates young people to get involved, and take a leadership role, in the agenda of world peace. Volunteers engage in activities that help them understand the importance of spreading messages of peace, and that support them to implement educational and artistic workshops and projects that benefit their school, local community and public in other parts of the world. Projects based on creative and expressive arts include painting, photography, music, theatre and publishing, and address topics of human rights, tolerance and non-violence. Signature activities include mini-parliaments debating issues like diversity, media responsibility and children's rights, and the “Condition for Peace” activity whereby participants pose a question about peace to special guests, including world leaders. The program has received extensive media coverage and recognition by universities and organizations worldwide, including the Clinton Global Initiative, and has collaborated with other peace initiatives.

Keywords: youth human rights; youth peace activism; Journeys for Peace; peace art workshops

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09515070902761297

Affiliations: 1: Founder, Journeys for Peace, 2: Clinical Psychologist, United Nations NGO Main Representative for The International Association of Applied Psychology,

Publication date: 2009-03-01

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