In preparation for the 2009 presidential, regional and European elections in Slovakia, Partners for Democratic Change Slovakia is collaborating with several other non-government organizations to promote peaceful policy solutions notably by participating in the European Network for Civil Peace Service.

With the objective that this interaction will lead to increased discussions between govern-ment officials, opposition party members and civil society organizations on approaches that can transform conflicts in peaceful ways, the Civil Peace Service Campaign:

• seeks a better recognition of civil society and NGO’s role in peacebuilding
• urge party leaders, parliamentarians and other politicians to include civil peace principles into their party platforms
• ask the EU to foster growth of civilian capabilities.

PDCI has also joined the “Europe, Vote for Peace” Campaign of the CPS, ahead of the European Parliament elections of June 4-7. The campaign urges the EU to strengthen its crisis prevention and peacebuilding capacities.

To learn more about the Civil Peace Service Campaign or to join, click here