These violations include the denial of economic, social and cultural rights, as well as political and civil rights. Since the end of the Cold War civil society has launched campaigns aimed at eliminating nuclear weapons, eradicating landmines, reducing the traffic in small arms, alleviating the debt of the poor countries, ending violence against women and children, building an independent International Criminal Court, etc. These campaigns have generated solidarity and cohesion, and give hope. Inspired by Sts. In the face of persisting evidence of war, and countless grievous defeats of life, Christ, the Conqueror of sin and death, urges us not to surrender.
Peace is possible, peace is a duty, peace is a prime responsibility of everyone.