PRESS FOR PEACE (PFP

Press for Peace (PFP) is an independent, non-political and non-governmental

research and advocacy organization. It was established in 1999 as a platform to
provide advocacy, research, education and networking in peace, human rights and
environment related issues. Together with other civil society organizations around
the globe, Press for Peace (PFP) concentrates on fundamental issues of today and
identifies ways and means to address these issues.

BACKGROUND

The idea of an independent human development organization with an active

participation of indigenous people to identify and highlight their basic human
rights was the brainchild of a young Kashmiri philanthropist and social worker,
Zafar Iqbal. Initially, the organization started working at local level, where lot
of emphasis was on highlighting sufferings and hardships of downtrodden and
exploited communities. However, with the passage to time PFP strengthened its
linkages with other regional and international like minded think tanks and
organizations in order to contribute global struggle against poverty,
environmental degradation, extremism and racial discrimination.
Being actively involved in the humanitarian work and relief activities just a few
hours after the earthquake, Press for Peace (PFP) emerged as a motivating source
for a huge number of volunteers in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Now, it has
become a well-established and well-reputed research and advocacy organization and
it has extended its network to many countries.
Vision:
Press for Peace (PFP) envisions a world of lasting peace and happiness for
individuals of all creeds, cultures, races and regions of the world. It envisages
that freedom to live, prosper and perform according to one’s belief is natural way
to ensure basic human rights for all people of the world. However, it emphasizes
on a balanced approach for individuals and community groups to perform in a way
that their beliefs, physical actions and mental approaches are not harmful for any
of the species (including human race, flora and fauna) of the globe.

Mission:
The PFP mission is to create a conducive environment for peace, security and
sustainable livelihood in the world, particularly in South Asia, through equipping
individuals with needed knowledge, relevant research, skills and values.
OBJECTIVES:
• PEACE & SECURITY
• INTERFAITH HARMONY AND COMMUNITY COHESION
• GENDER EMPOWERMENT
• SUSTAINABLE DEVELEPMENT

Web portal: www. pressforpeace.org/

Blog: http://pressforpeace.blogspot.com/