An Unlikely Dilemma: Constructing a Partnership Between Human Rights and Peace-Building (Church of Sweden Research)

Gunner, Göran; Nordquist, Kjell-Åke

ISBN 10: 1498259847 / ISBN 13: 9781498259842

Verlag: Wipf and Stock, 2011

In. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ria9781498259842_new

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In a world where armed conflict, repression, and authoritarian rule are too frequent, human rights and peace-building present key concepts and agendas for the global and local struggle for peace and development. But are these agendas congruent? Do they support each other? Many organizations, states, and individuals have experienced how priorities of one agenda create friction with the other. For instance, are justice and reconciliation incompatible goals? If not, do they lead to counteracting initiatives? How can local and international actors develop support to societies that search a way out of violence and repression without violating universal moral standards, in an imperfect and resource-scarce situation? This study departs from the view that both human rights and peace-building are agendas with specific and unique contributions. In order to deal with overlapping claims that the two agendas sometimes formulate, in both conflict and post-conflict situations, this study suggests specific approaches in order to create synergy effects of agenda cooperation.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Goran Gunner is Associate Professor in Mission Studies, Uppsala University, and Researcher at Church of Sweden Research Unit, Uppsala. Dr Gunner is also Senior Lecturer at Stockholm School of Theology, Stockholm, Sweden. Kjell-Ake Nordquist is Associate Professor in Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University, and Visiting Professor and Head of Research Program on Human Rights and Peace-Building, Stockholm School of Theology, Stockholm, Sweden.

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Titel: An Unlikely Dilemma: Constructing a ...
Verlag: Wipf and Stock
Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: New