Human Rights Training for Banishing Violence

This article reviews the roots of violence in human society in individual and social levels, and studies the negative impact of violence on peace and peaceful coexistence of citizens in any given society. The article argues that, in many instances, the violence is derived from, and motivated by, certain cultural beliefs and practices which threaten peace in both domestic and international scenes, and in turn, lead to more violence and discrimination. The article also provides that this vicious circle should be replaced by the circle of dialogue, mutual understanding and tolerance. The article argues that human rights education helps societies raise awareness, build capacities and empower the citizens so that the differences among them are settled by peaceful means, and ultimately, violence is eliminated from human societies.