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The network of the Civil Peace Service (CPS/ZFD) in Cameroon was launched in May 2011. A shared vision for peace and stability in the country was drawn up by 35 representatives, women and men, from 18 organisations and institutions in civil society in Cameroon. You will find this vision described on page 1.

But why do peace work in a country that is not at war? How exactly do we want to define peace work and all it encompasses?

In this publication you will find some theoretical and concrete answers to this question and also examples of the rich diversity of work carried out by the various actors in favour of a more just and more stable society.

For us, peace is indeed much more than just the absence of war. And we are convinced it should grow from within a society. The strategic paper jointly written by AGEH and EED on how they understand nonviolent civil peace work from a Christian point of view was one of the bases for discussion at the workshop (see page 82).

Working with young people who represent more than half the population of Cameroon and yet feel marginalised and deprived of a future, supporting the efforts of young girls and women for a better future, as well as reinforcing grassroots communities to allow them to develop and fully take part in the national public debate are deeply anchored in the CPS network. The members of the network come from the four corners of the country, represent a variety of religious and ethnic communities and work towards civic dialogue, gender equality, human rights, justice and peace. Explore the many different facets of this work through this joint booklet.

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