CISV educates and inspires action for a more just and peaceful world. It looks at local and global issues that are relevant to all countries, recognizing that Peace can mean much more than the absence of war. In fact, Peace Education encourages us to look at a wide range of issues and helps us gain a better understanding of: - our own identity within the local and global community - basic human rights as well as forms of exploitation and injustice - conflicts and how they can be caused, prevented and resolved - sustainable solutions for environmental and development issues The four main content areas of Peace Education in CISV Programmes are (activities and discussions in CISV Programmes relate to these): - Diversity - Human Rights - Conflict and Resolution - Sustainable Development