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THAILAND - Students learn respect for others' human rights |
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THAILAND - Students learn respect for others’ human rights
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RAYONG, Thailand (UCAN) — High-school students who attended a Church-run human rights camp say they plan to spread awareness of the need to respect people’s rights in their schools and communities. “I have learnt to respect the rights of others, and will apply this knowledge in my school as I’m a member of the students’ committee,” said Apiwat Numbanthueng, an 11th grader who attended the Human Rights Youth Camp organized by the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace. His fellow participant, Supatra Chomsarn, a 12th-grade student, echoed his views. “This camp was very useful for me; I have learnt to respect others’ rights … I will share this knowledge with my friends,” she said. Apiwat and Supatra were among 37 students from 12 government and five Catholic schools who attended the March 15-18 camp held at Khao Laem Ya National Park in Rayong province. According to Patipat Paithrakulpong, a member of the commission, his organization has been organizing two such camps a year since 2007. “Most of the capacity building activities in secondary schools” such as science and English camps, “are focused on academic subjects,” says commission coordinator Achara Somsaengsuang. “There are inadequate activities that provide knowledge and experience in social areas … [such as] justice and peace issues,” she told UCA News. |
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A Reflection for Peace in Thai Society by Rev.Payont Sansanayudh |
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A Reflection for Peace in Thai Society At this point in time, Thai people share the same need that they want to see peace in society. We are afraid that the current tension in our country is moving towards violence, which no one wants to see, and all of us are ready to reject those methods. Yet, we cannot deny that this pressing situation created by both factions has already caused wound of dissent in the heart of the people. This wound is a conflict pushing society towards division when each faction sees that it is better and more correct without listening or accepting reasons raised by the other faction. It is regrettable that this current of idea has already been extended widely in society, and we are not able to find out an answer who would be responsible for this damage. |
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Pax Christi International Fourth Asia-Pacific Continental Consultation ... |
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Pax Christi International Fourth Asia-Pacific Continental Consultation Conference Statement
Forty (40) delegates from seventeen (17) countries gathered for the Fourth Pax Christi Asia-Pacific Continental Consultation in Pattaya, Thailand, 24 – 28 September 2006. The participants consisted of representatives of Pax Christi International’s Asia Pacific member organizations, resource persons, observers, former and current members of the executive committee and the international secretariat.
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System of Peace in Islam: A Theoretical Sketch By: Sukree Langputeh |
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System of Peace in Islam: A Theoretical Sketch*
By: Sukree Langputeh** 1. Conceptual Prologue  Peace is a word that is uttered almost as frequently as truth, beauty, andlove. It may be just as elusive to define as these other virtues. Common synonyms for peace include amity, friendship, harmony, concord, tranquility, repose, quiescence, truce, pacification, and neutrality. .....
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