Legal Status

The Constitution of the Peace Centre

 

This following is a free translation of the first three articles from the original Greek  legal document. For the complete text in Greek, go to the Greek version of the site. Click 'EL' at the top right-hand corner of the page.

 

THE OVERALL OBJECTIVE

 

To engage in activities that will promote the ideal of peace in the world, with particular reference to Cyprus. To work for the following particular objectives, by introducing new concepts, ideas, communication skills, and right human attitudes and relations.

 

PARTICULAR OBJECTIVES

1. To promote the respect of all cultures and civilisations. To support all efforts leading to the protecting of human rights and right human relations, locally and internationally.
2. To engage in an in depth study of the causes of conflict and the phenomenon of violence amongst humans.
3. To develop and implement conflict resolution and other human development methodologies  that help handle group differences, starting from the responsibility of the individual citizen.
4. To sensitize the general public about the necessity of resolving conflict and achieving peace
5. To promote the ideals of mutual understanding, cooperation and peaceful coexistence among all people of the world, with emphasis on Cyprus.

MEANS:

 

The above objectives will be achieved by the following means:

1. The organisation of activities such as lectures, open discussions, workshops, film and video shows, etc
2. The establishment of a Peace library equipped with relevant printed and other educational aids.
3. The support and direct involvement in applied research in the areas of peace, disarmament, human rights, the environment, and alternative sources of energy.
4. The publication of educational material on peace and right human relations.
5. The organisation of conflict resolution workshops in Cyprus and the wider geographical area.
6. To collaborate with all the stakeholders in education for the promotion of the ideal of Peace and other ideals leading to Right Human Relations worldwide.
7. The organisation and/ or participation in civic action campaigns that are promoting the objectives of the Centre. 
8. The cooperation with local and international organisations that have the same or similar goals.

The New Constitution

A new constitution has been developed to accommodate the Good Governance and Transparency principles, as well as the functions and responsibilities of the new Governing Structure. It has been approved for Charty Status by the appropriate government  approauthority. It will be proposed to the next Annual General Meeting of members for approval.  Click here for the full text in Greek