UNESCO's action against terrorism The main objective of UNESCO – “to contribute to peace and security in the world by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, culture and communication” – is more relevant and necessary now than ever. Despite the many efforts made by peace-makers, war, terrorism, violence, crime, intolerance and strife continue to afflict humanity. A lasting peace, based on humanity’s intellectual and moral solidarity, is still far from being reached.

 

Forms of Violence in Times of Change - by Prof. Peter Waldmann 17 March 2004 -If thirty years ago somebody would have asked for the principal forms of insurgent violence, the answer would probably have been: rebellion, revolutions, guerrilla campaigns and coups d’état. All these forms are directly related to state power, which is challenged and put in question. Up to the seventies of the past century, the state had the uncontested monopoly of physical force. Therefore any use of political violence by non-State actors constituted an attack on state power and the official security forces.More