Peacebuilding: meaning, definitions and examples

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peacebuilding

 

[ ˈpiːsbɪldɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

international relations

Peacebuilding refers to activities and initiatives that aim to prevent conflict, promote reconciliation, and foster sustainable peace in societies affected by violence or war. It involves addressing root causes of conflict, promoting dialogue, and building trust among different groups.

Synonyms

conflict prevention, peace promotion, reconciliation

Examples of usage

  • Peacebuilding efforts in the region have helped reduce tensions between the warring factions.
  • The United Nations plays a crucial role in peacebuilding efforts around the world.
Context #2 | Noun

community development

In community development, peacebuilding involves creating a sense of unity and cooperation among community members to address social issues peacefully. It focuses on promoting understanding, empathy, and conflict resolution skills.

Synonyms

community harmony, conflict resolution, social cohesion

Examples of usage

  • The local organization has been actively involved in peacebuilding activities within the community.
  • Peacebuilding workshops have been instrumental in fostering positive relationships among community members.

Translations

Translations of the word "peacebuilding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 construção da paz

🇮🇳 शांति निर्माण

🇩🇪 Friedensbildung

🇮🇩 pembangunan perdamaian

🇺🇦 миробудування

🇵🇱 budowanie pokoju

🇯🇵 平和構築 (へいわこうちく)

🇫🇷 consolidation de la paix

🇪🇸 construcción de la paz

🇹🇷 barış inşası

🇰🇷 평화 구축 (pyeonghwa gujuk)

🇸🇦 بناء السلام

🇨🇿 budování míru

🇸🇰 budovanie mieru

🇨🇳 建设和平 (jiànshè hépíng)

🇸🇮 izgradnja miru

🇮🇸 friðarsköpun

🇰🇿 бейбітшілік орнату

🇬🇪 მშვიდობის მშენებლობა

🇦🇿 sülh quruculuğu

🇲🇽 construcción de la paz

Etymology

The concept of peacebuilding emerged in the late 20th century as a response to the increasing recognition of the need for long-term strategies to address conflicts and promote peace. It gained prominence in the field of international relations and development studies, emphasizing the importance of addressing root causes of conflict and building sustainable peace. Peacebuilding efforts have since become integral to peacekeeping missions and post-conflict reconstruction programs worldwide.

See also: peace, peaceful, peacefully, peacefulness, peacekeeping, peacemaker, peacemaking.