S.M., 24, Lebanon

Peace is ...
Admiration for the richness of cultures and values that makes us as humans,
Tolerance towards our neighbors,
Respect for one another's opinions and beliefs,
Acceptance of diversity,
Love for our race.

Peace is ...
Saying what you think, without being afraid of the consequences,
Giving debt relief to those who cannot pay,
Opening up your borders and welcoming foreigners,
Helping the underprivileged to develop,
Supporting your neighbor in times of need.

Patrick, 24, Philippines

after being part of a cultural excahnge between the philippines and the united kingdom which theme was on peace and development, i had realized that peace could never be fond anywhere else but within's oneself. Genuine peace for me is having a well-informed mind, well-nourished body, emotionally stable heart and spiritually-fed soul. One must develop peace within oneself and it would be easier to influence and replicate it to other people.

Pushkar, 26, India

Peace is a state of mind for an individual and a state of existence for the society. A state of absolute fearlessness and independence of thought.

Victor, 23, South Africa

Towards understanding and defining peace:

When 'peace' exists in a "strong state", it can be good. When 'peace' exists in a "weak state" and social injustice exists, it can be a bad thing. Thus often meaning that power domination of the weak is occuring, hidding structural violence (social injustice).

Sometimes the manifestation of violent conflicts is a result in social injustice (structural violence) and what is needed most is not "peace" but social justice (positive peace) so 'peace' and freedom can exist.

So maybe peace is not the highest goal, but freedom and "positive peace" (social justice is)?!

Siddicka, 35, India

Peace is a magical word utilized by powerful nations soon after they induce war between other nations.

Z.N., 29, Netherlands

Peace for me is getting up in the morning, going to work or wherever, and not worrying about whether I or my belongings will actually make it home in one piece in the evening. Peace for me is also knowing that I'll always have a home, get proper medical care should I get ill, have three meals everyday without worrying about where the next meal will come from, always have the opportunity to provide for myself independently without depending on a husband, welfare or someone else, and being able to sleep at night. That is, for me, peace.

J., 21, Nigeria

Peace is unlimited freedom, a life devoid of uncertainty.

"yellowbelle," 24, Philippines

"Peace in the world will only begin with hearts that are at peace."

Kris, 32, Liberia

For me peace is living together to agree and disagree without fighting.

Anu, 17, India

According to me, peace can be established only when there is mutual respect and acceptance. We must learn to value and celebrate diversity and be more tolerant towards people whom we cannot like otherwise. Each one of us is special and deserves to be respected and accepted for who we are. Peace will reign supreme if only we learn to reprogramme ourselves to treat each other with automatic love and respect and stop all prejudices and stereotypes that have been on autopilot for so long.

The vast potential inherent in diversity should not be wasted away in wars and violence.

Our society can be peaceful and productive only if it is based on human rights, diversity and inclusion and built in a spirit of respect, tolerance and mutual understanding.

"cry_pk," 19, Pakistan

Peace means tolerance

Heila, 17, Albania

Peace is just what we are and war is just what we have created to estimate the value of peace.

Nurul, 19, Singapore

How i define peace is when i know that the world will be able to be comfortable with each other. everyone is able to walk out in the middle of the night feeling safe. people talking to each other without being blame. when i know i need not be afraid of what the day is to bring every morning i wake.

Saleem, 8, Pakistan

Peace is the feeling of person where he feel that he has no fear for life, food and shelter that is called peace.

"rainfun," 29, Nigeria

PEACE IS A THING OF THE MIND,KNOW PEACE FOR A DUBIOUS MIND, FOR IT WILL ALWASE ANTICIPATE TROUBLE.WHEN SHALL THE EARTH KNOW PEACE. ONLY THROUGH TORELANCE OF ONE ANOTHER. (HOW CAN THERE BE PEACE WHEN THE WORLD LEADER ARE IN THE CONFLICT OF SUPRIORITY.) PEACE TO THE EARTH SAYS ME.

Arturo, 15, Mexico

for me peace is when the people have a good relation with each other

Dario, 16, Mexico

For me peace is living without wars and political differents.

Karen, 16, Mexico

peace it's one of the thinks that everybody wants specialy Papua New Guinea why? it's simple everybody wants a better life for the people that we love

Areliux, 15, Mexico

the peace is good and necesary because is preferible be good with the persons and don´t have problems that make more and more biggest and finish in bad things

Sandy, 17, Mexico

I think has diferents means, for my peace is to be good with others, do not have rencor and do not have wars, peace is a symbol of a goodness

Zeto, 16, Mexico

the peace is the harmony among good people no wars, and stability.

"pink_powler," 16, Mexico

peace is a very important for the people because it is when every body is together sharing their differents

Alex, 15, Mexico

The peace is very good in the world but we don't have peace we are have many ploblems. The peace in the world is very indispensable if we don't peace this world is ugly.

"mipollo,"15, Papua New Guinea

the peace is for me is the tranquility among all the countries of the world

Mayum, 14, Mexico

is to be in harmony with myself and with the rest

"huevo," 15, Mexico

FOR ME PEACE IS TO GET ALONG WITH EVERYBODY RESPECTING THEIR DIFFERENCES. THE PEACE IS A VERY IMPORTANT MORAL VALUE. IF IT DIDN'T EXIST, LIFE WOULD BE A CHAOS

Matt, 14, U.S.

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Danny, 16, Mexico

I think the peace is very important at world-wide level and it does that you're in complete tranquility with other people and you can enjoy a life love with your fellows

Ranita, 17, Mexico

peace is a word wonderfool in this blue planet, peace is love and the love rocks the world "you are the master of the peace of the world"

Karlos, 15, Mexico

The peace is a important part of the live because this word to use to talk and fine love

Marco, 21, Mexico

my definition of the peace
it is everything that a person does to live in tranquility

Alemofa, 15, Mexico

its the respect for the othes persons and love anyone people that is near you. its tolerate all persons. its life.

Daget, 15, Mexico

For me Peace is the most important thing in the world because without it there will be chaos in the world.

Abraham, 15, Mexico

For me peace is a deal among countries to live without wars, corruption, crime, etc. all you need is love.

Chok, 16, Mexico

Peace is a word that means a lot of things, a lot of activities that makes our world better, but in the present this word makes things dificult because there are crimes, discriminations, wars, etc. That makes our world never change.

Brenda, 15, Mexico

For me peace it's a lifestyle in any country, it's important because people will respect people. if we believe in peace we could find love in, if we believe in peace and use it the world will be different

Curtis, 24, Ghana

Peace is ensuring that the rights of all especially children and women are respected, that their welfare is protected, that their lives are free from fear and want and most importantly that they grow up in freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.

Nethaji

Peace refers to ones happines at any point of time. Peace lies within ourself. To have peace, we should keep others happy, more important we should not hurt others even if they hurt us. In that sense we must maintain utmost patience, humility and affection to all living beings.

C. K., 21, Nepal

Let us handle our peace process in Nepal. Foreign involvement will create more problems.

"neeti," 28, Nepal

Peace is not just absence of war. Unless we give up weapons of our mind, violence will always continue in this world.

Walus, 27, Malawi

i think peace is having the total freedom of doing what you want by being able to exercise your rights and responsibilities

Kelly, 19, India

Peace is not only External (collective) but also Internal (individualistic). Absence of peace at either of these plains would deny a person his right to 'grow' as an individual in a way that is beneficial to the society as a whole. The fear and tears in the eyes of a child and a lesser GDP -- both are a result of lack of peace.

Gabby, 20, Ghana

Peace is being free from worry, disturbances and being in calm mode at any point in time.

D.J., 18, Zimbabwe

peace is a state of the psychological ease of not only an individual but a nations perception of life regardless of any other environmental, external, or internal obstacles coming into play