Violence, peace and extreme poverty

Understanding the violence faced by people in chronic poverty and the pathways towards peace

International Colloquium at UNESCO House

« The violence of contempt and indifference causes chronic poverty, since it inevitably leads to exclusion, to the rejection of one human being by other human beings». This statement, by Fr. Joseph Wresinski, founder of ATD Fourth World, needs (…)

Violence and the trivialisation of poverty

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First day of the Colloquium

Enough! Those who speak of poverty are always the same
« We can’t continue being silent, only letting those who know speak ». These words of Valentina Ccoyo, from Cuzco, Peru, opened the Colloquium on Tuesday 24th January 2012.
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Peace and mutual recognition

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Second day of the Colloquium:

« When the violence that is experienced by people living in extreme poverty is recognised, that brings a sort of peace to the soul ». It is through this recognition, as spoken of by Ronald Schexnayder, that pathways for peace can be built. (…)
 

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Colloquium 2012: Extreme poverty is Violence. Breaking the Silence. Searching for Peace
Participatory research "Violence suffered by people in poverty"
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Wherever men and women are condemned to live in extreme poverty, human rights are violated.
To come together to ensure that these rights be respected is our solemn duty.

Joseph Wresinski