The art of peace : Nobel Peace laureates discuss human rights, conflict and reconciliation
(Book)

Transcript of the Nobel Peace Laureates Conference on Human Rights, Conflict and Reconciliation held at the University of Virginia, on Nov. 5-6, 1998.

While many people who strive to bring the world into peaceful balance work in relative anonymity, only a few have received international recognition for their efforts. Nine of these outstanding individuals convened recently at the University of Virginia to discuss the topics of human rights, conflict and reconciliation. In a dynamic exchange, these laureates share their inspirational views about the importance of basic human rights, their concerns about conflicts that arise when these rights are denied, and their practical ideas for achieving reconciliation. At the core of their agenda is the conviction that an ethical concern for the welfare of others is essential for personal, political, social, and economic balance. The book includes short biographies of each of the laureates. Each presentation is followed by responses from the participants as well as questions from the audience. While many people strive to bring the world into peaceful balance, a few have received international recognition for their selfless efforts. Such is the case with these nine outstanding individuals who met recently in Charlottesville at the University of Virginia for the Nobel Peace Laureates Conference on Human Rights, Conflict, & Reconciliation. These Laureates shared their views with each other about the importance of basic human rights, their concerns about conflicts that arise when these rights are denied, & their practical ideas for achieving reconciliation. At the core of their agenda is the conviction that morality is essential for personal, political, social, & economic balance. The Laureates: Jose Ramos-Horta, East Timor,1996; Betty Williams, Northern Ireland, 1976; Dr. Rigoberta Menchu Tum, Guatemala, 1992; Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa, 1984; President Oscar Arias Sanchez, Costa Rica, 1986; Harn Yawnghwe, for Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma, 1991; Bobby Muller, Co-Founder of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, 1997; Jody Williams, United States, 1997; His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tibet, 1989. Included are their biographies & presentations followed by responses & questions from the participants. The Laureates share their views about the importance of basic human rights, their concerns about conflicts that arise when these rights are denied, and thier practical ideas for conceiving reconciliation.