Uniting Nations explores the intersection of nonviolence and the United Nations.

This informative show is a collaboration between Soka Gakkai International (SGI) and the Metta Center for Nonviolence for the UN International Year of Peace Through Dialogue. Hosted by Anna Ikeda and Stephanie Van Hook. Transcripts and audio by Matthew Watrous. Listen here or find it on popular podcast channels including Apple and Spotify.

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Seville Statement on Violence

In this episode we speak with a retired scientist who was instrumental in the creation of the Seville Statement on Violence from 1986, which brought together scientists for UNESCO to refute the claims that underpin violence and war that we are predestined and genetically inclined toward violence and destruction as a species. David discusses this document as well as his work within the UN system for a Culture of Peace, including the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace

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