Principles for Peaceful Communication
Communication with a focus on
peace and nonviolence
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Therefore,
reports can’t be
distorted and the
information must be
complete.
It isn’t right to present only
one side of the coin, for
example, the violent side –
be it intentionally or
inadvertently.
Information is a social commodity
Violence is unacceptable in all its forms
Therefore,
to
endorse explicit or
implicit violence,
either through the
use of words or
pictures, is not
ethical.
Diversity is richness
Therefore,
to push dissemination of the freedom of
choice and thought; to promote a coming together
and cultural convergence; to give space to the
different expressions, are tasks that we should
undertake.
The point of view from where one
reports is always present.
Therefore,
it is essential to
make it explicit so that our
audience/readers clearly
know what to expect from
our articles.
Human intentionality is behind every
action
Therefore,
it is down to us to show the intimate
relationship that exists between the inner human world
and the world around us.
In this way, it is possible to
show the intentions present in
human actions and to
humanise our look over the
events and people that
produce them.
A new sensibility is starting to appear
Therefore,
we are opening channels
for joy, softness, compassion,
inspiration, creativity and working
together, in order to replace
communication paradigms that tend
towards what is frightening, simple
entertainment, violence and the
elevation of individualistic values.
Knowledge is in permanent development
Therefore,
to contribute to the
growth of this knowledge of events
through contextualisation in space
and time is also our task.
We don’t just provide information
Therefore,
we are directly
committed to the struggles
that have human beings as
their central concern; we
get involved with them.
In this way, we overcome
our own violence and we
inspire a transforming
attitude.
Nonviolent conflict resolution is a priority
Therefore,
we encourage dialogue and reconciliation,
we prefer a coming together over polarisation and
we identify the competing interests in order to open
possible channels for resolution.
Responsibility is not the same as guilt
Therefore,
we don’t avoid criticism. In situations of
violence, it is necessary to identify those responsible.
We talk about responsibility and not guilt, because
guilt calls for revenge, and revenge means violence.
There is systematic system of oppression
Therefore
, identifying how
this structure operates on
individuals allows us to
explain the context for many
phenomena, although this
doesn’t exempt people from
the responsibility for their
decisions.
The best possible information is in the
grassroots
Therefore,
to provide a
space for the expression of
the people themselves, for
the dissemination of their
activities that come from
the grassroots is our
priority.
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Subject matter selection
Report on every effort and
advance made towards
peace, humanism,
nonviolence, human rights,
disarmament and non-
discrimination.
Critically cover the
multiple situations of
violence.
Open the agenda to issues
that inspire positive
changes or that show
exemplary attitudes in
society and in people,
gathering the true stories
of people and groups
working locally for positive
transformation.
Avoid frightening rumours
and create a climate of trust.
Information construction
Put the news in
context and not
publish it as an
isolated event.
Make the view of the
communicator
explicit.
Promote the participation of several
points of view and perspectives.
Use multiple sources
and voices.
Facilitate the discussion
between competing points
of view in order to help
the complementation of
positions.
Maximise the opinions of popular
references (artists, scientists,
sportsmen and women, political
and religious leaders) as long as
they lead to reflection and
reconciliation.
Language and meanings
Include in the story positive vocabulary such as
dialogue, understanding, communication, etc.
Expose/de-naturalise/argue against commonly
accepted meanings or phrases.
Do not degrade any individual or
people with the language used.
Communicational tone
Appeal to creativity, joy
and the poetic to open
the future.
Use humour, irony and wit
as resources to expose
violence and to call for its
surpassing.
Analytical discourse
Avoid always blaming others
for everything that happens.
Go beyond the logic of
different factions and show
that that there are many
more points of view than
those competing.
Provide historical context and
show the variations that there
have been, demonstrating that
the apparent permanence of
points of view are, in fact,
relative.
Show the
underlying
competing
interests.
Look at the possibility
that everyone is
responsible and that
everyone can act and
collaborate.
Preparation of conclusions
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Profound positive models.
Show the existing humanising models,
that perhaps are unknown or have been buried for some reason, in the
culture of the place,.
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Denaturalise fixed beliefs.
Discuss negative or distorted beliefs such
as “human beings have a violent nature” or “that’s the way things are”.
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Not everything is black and white.
Show the existing paradoxes in
a single situation: interesting tendencies coexist even in the worst situations.
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The future is not the same as the past.
Highlight the point of view
of the future, which is not necessarily a repetition or automatic consequence
of the past. Go beyond apparent determinism.
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Multiple paths and the possibility of an evolutionary and
encouraging outcome.
Affirm the existence of many alternatives and
the possibility of an outcome that feeds hope.
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2016
Principles for communication with a focus on peace and nonviolence. Explore the importance of truthful reporting, rejection of violence, embracing diversity, transparency in viewpoints, understanding human intentionality, fostering a new sensitive approach, and continuous knowledge development.
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Communication with a focus on peace and nonviolence
PRINCIPLES PRINCIPLES for communication with a focus on for communication with a focus on Peace and Nonviolence Peace and Nonviolence
Principle 1 Information is a social commodity Therefore, reports can t be distorted and the information must be complete. It isn t right to present only one side of the coin, for example, the violent side be it intentionally or inadvertently.
Principle 2 Violence is unacceptable in all its forms Therefore, to endorse explicit or implicit violence, either through the use of words or pictures, is not ethical.
Principle 3 Diversity is richness Therefore, to push dissemination of the freedom of choice and thought; to promote a coming together and cultural convergence; to give space to the different expressions, are tasks that we should undertake.
Principle 4 The point of view from where one reports is always present. Therefore, it is essential to make it explicit so that our audience/readers clearly know what to expect from our articles.
Principle 5 Human intentionality is behind every action Therefore, it is down to us to show the intimate relationship that exists between the inner human world and the world around us. In this way, it is possible to show the intentions present in human actions and to humanise our look over the events and people that produce them.
Principle 6 A new sensibility is starting to appear Therefore, we are opening channels for joy, softness, compassion, inspiration, creativity and working together, in order to replace communication paradigms that tend towards what is frightening, simple entertainment, violence and the elevation of individualistic values.
Principle 7 Knowledge is in permanent development Therefore, to contribute to the growth of this knowledge of events through contextualisation in space and time is also our task.
Principle 8 We don t just provide information Therefore, we are directly committed to the struggles that have human beings as their central concern; we get involved with them. In this way, we overcome our own violence and we inspire a transforming attitude.
Principle 9 Nonviolent conflict resolution is a priority Therefore, we encourage dialogue and reconciliation, we prefer a coming together over polarisation and we identify the competing interests in order to open possible channels for resolution.
Principle 10 Responsibility is not the same as guilt Therefore, we don t avoid criticism. In situations of violence, it is necessary to identify those responsible. We talk about responsibility and not guilt, because guilt calls for revenge, and revenge means violence.
Principle 11 There is systematic system of oppression Therefore, identifying how this structure operates on individuals allows us to explain the context for many phenomena, although this doesn t exempt people from the responsibility for their decisions.
Principle 12 The best possible information is in the grassroots Therefore, to provide a space for the expression of the people themselves, for the dissemination of their activities that come from the grassroots is our priority.
IN SUMMARY: IN SUMMARY: PRINCIPLES PRINCIPLES for communication for communication with with a focus on Peace and Nonviolence a focus on Peace and Nonviolence The point of view from where one reports is always present Violence is unacceptable in all its forms Information is a social commodity Diversity is richness Human We don t just provide information. Knowledge is in permanent development intentionality is behind every action A new sensibility is starting to appear Nonviolent conflict resolution is a priority Responsibility is not the same as guilt There is systematic system of oppression The best possible information is in the grassroots
TOOLS TOOLS for for communication communication with a on on Peace Peace and N and Nonviolence with a focus onviolence focus
Tool 1 Subject matter selection Open the agenda to issues that inspire positive changes or that show exemplary attitudes in society and in people, gathering the true stories of people and groups working locally for positive transformation. Report on every effort and advance made towards peace, humanism, nonviolence, human rights, disarmament and non- discrimination. Critically cover the multiple situations of violence. Avoid frightening rumours and create a climate of trust.
Tool 2 Information construction Promote the participation of several points of view and perspectives. Put the news in context and not publish it as an isolated event. Use multiple sources and voices. Make the view of the communicator explicit. Maximise the opinions of popular references (artists, scientists, sportsmen and women, political and religious leaders) as long as they lead to reflection and reconciliation. Facilitate the discussion between competing points of view in order to help the complementation of positions.
Tool 3 Language and meanings Include in the story positive vocabulary such as dialogue, understanding, communication, etc. Expose/de-naturalise/argue against commonly accepted meanings or phrases. Do not degrade any individual or people with the language used.
Tool 4 Communicational tone Use humour, irony and wit as resources to expose violence and to call for its surpassing. Appeal to creativity, joy and the poetic to open the future.
Tool 5 Analytical discourse Provide historical context and show the variations that there have been, demonstrating that the apparent permanence of points of view are, in fact, relative. Go beyond the logic of different factions and show that that there are many more points of view than those competing. Show the underlying competing interests. Look at the possibility that everyone is responsible and that everyone can act and collaborate. Avoid always blaming others for everything that happens.
Tool 6 Preparation of conclusions Profound positive models. Show the existing humanising models, that perhaps are unknown or have been buried for some reason, in the culture of the place,. Denaturalise fixed beliefs. Discuss negative or distorted beliefs such as human beings have a violent nature or that s the way things are . Not everything is black and white. Show the existing paradoxes in a single situation: interesting tendencies coexist even in the worst situations. The future is not the same as the past. Highlight the point of view of the future, which is not necessarily a repetition or automatic consequence of the past. Go beyond apparent determinism. Multiple paths and the possibility of an evolutionary and encouraging outcome. Affirm the existence of many alternatives and the possibility of an outcome that feeds hope.
IN SUMMARY: IN SUMMARY: Tools for communication with a focus Tools for communication with a focus on Peace and Nonviolence on Peace and Nonviolence Subject matter selection Information construction Preparation of conclusions Analytical discourse Language and meanings Communicational tone
