The Eight Pillars of Positive Peace By Alkrty, Human Rights Activist Published on: February 3, 2022, by IEP- Republished again in October 2025
The Eight Pillars of Positive Peace By Alkrty, Human Rights Activist Published on: February 3, 2022, by IEP- Republished again in October 2025 As a human rights advocate, I believe that all states across the world should continuously monitor and strengthen the eight essential elements of peace. True peace is not merely the absence of violence — it is the presence of justice, equality, and well-being. To build societies where human dignity can truly flourish, we must focus on the factors that create and sustain peaceful coexistence. Understanding Positive Peace Positive Peace represents the attitudes, institutions, and structures that support and sustain peaceful societies. It is the foundation for resilience, good governance, human development, and social harmony. The Positive Peace Index (PPI) , developed by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), measures the strength of these factors across 163 countries covering 99.7% of the world’s population. This comprehe...