Summary of the UN Study on Disarmament
Extract
"There has never been a greater need for education in the areas of disarmament and non-proliferation, especially with regard to weapons of mass destruction, but also in the field of small arms and international terrorism. Since the end of the cold war, changing concepts of security and threat have demanded new thinking. Such new thinking will arise from those who are educated and trained today.
The overall objective of disarmament and non-proliferation education and training is to impart knowledge and skills to individuals to empower them to make their contribution, as national and world citizens, to the achievement of concrete disarmament and non-proliferation measures and the ultimate goal of general and complete disarmament under effective international control.
Different groups require different pedagogic approaches and methods. What aschool-age child in a refugee camp needs to know about disarmament is not the sameas what is required for a border guard, let alone for a political official or a high school teacher. The recommendations put forward in the present study cover a diverse spectrum of actors and audiences, infrastructures and technologies.
Additional disarmament and non-proliferation related educational and enrichment materials are needed at all academic levels: primary, secondary, and in particular the university and postgraduate levels. Support by the United Nations and its Member States is crucial. Since most material is in English, translation into other languages is an essential first step. ..."
The study is available at http://disarmament2.un.org/education/study.html.
