The United Nations has designated 2001-2010 as the “International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World.” Not only should young people benefit from this global movement, but they should be empowered to play a leading role in the creation of a culture of peace. The theme of this year’s International Essay Contest is “The role of media and information and communication technologies in building a peaceful world.” What should be the role of the media and communication technologies in the future? How would you make use of these various tools of communication to help create a better world?

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