The Culture of Peace Programme is a pioneering initiative in Brazil run jointly by UNESCO, PALAS ATHENA and other Brazilian NGO’s, civil society entities and city government bodies. It is aimed at the consolidation of citizenship through citizen participation in networks and partnerships with public and private organizations.

The Committees for the Culture of Peace Decade (2000-2010) meet regularly to discuss issues related to the Culture of Peace, plan courses and seminars, contribute to decision-making in government bodies, and provide subsidies for the creation of public policies, among other activities. In addition, the São Paulo State Committee for the Culture of Peace Decade in partnership with the São Paulo State Legislative Assembly officially created the Parliamentary Council for a Culture of Peace as a decision-making body that operates on a permanent basis within the Legislative Assembly. The Council is in charge of developing, coordinating, supervising and assessing parliamentary policies for the implementation of a Culture of Peace at public level.

The main Culture of Peace committees and activities in which the PALAS ATHENA organizes and participates include:

• São Paulo State Committee for the Culture of Peace Decade www.comitepaz.org.br
• Parliamentary Culture of Peace Advisory Boards
• Culture of Peace Construction Volunteer Agency
• Forums of the São Paulo State Committee for the Culture of Peace Decade held monthly since August 2001 and open to participation by the general public. 
• Araçatuba Committee for the Culture of Peace Decade

• Educational Programmes
  • Philosophies And Visions Of The World
  • Ethics And Values
  • Practical Psychology
  • The Sacred As Known From The History Of Faith
  • Co-Existence Technologies
• Cultural Programmes
  • Short Term Courses
  • Bodily Practices
  • Study Group
  • Free-of-Charge Events
• Public Outreach Projects
  • Education
  • Health
  • Special Projects
• Culture Of Peace