A virtue is a positive trait or quality that promotes individual and collective excellence. We have a vast library of articles, conversations, and essays exploring a variety of virtues that strengthen the culture of peace. Please use this collection of resources as a way to start your own conversation, positively contribute to your community, and deepen your understanding of the VOV philosophy of nonviolence discussed on this website.
Dialogue
Dialogue--A Good Conversation - Interview with Robert Anderson
Talanoa--Talking from the Heart - Interview with Dr. Sitiveni Halapua
Communication
Nonviolent Communication: Mutual Giving from the Heart An interview with Myra Walden
How Digital Media Can Help Make Peace By Patrick Towell
Social Media in Armenia-Azerbaijan Peacebuilding By Onnik Krikorian
Learning to Be Different From an interview with Natasha Richardson
Courage
Courage and Cowardice By Anthony McGowan
The Question of Courage By William Ian Miller
An Undaunted Voice - An interview with Chouchou Namegabe Dubuisson
A New Measure of Power - An interview with Rev. James Lawson
Dignity
Dream Your Dreams - Interview with Desmond Tutu
Our Common Humanity By Ishmael Beah
The Essence of Human Rights - A Discussion Between SGI President Ikeda and Youth Representatives
Hope
Nonviolence
The Character of Nonviolence By Stuart Rees
A Strong Spirit An Interview with Mariane Pearl
Empowerment
The Meaning of Empowerment and How to Facilitate It By Lauren Bennett Cattaneo
Desire: Awakening to Possibility By Paolo Mecacci
Resilience
The Tools to Thrive Amid Disruption - An interview with Andrew Zolli
Disasters and the Landscape of Public Love By Rebecca Solnit
Empowerment of Women
Promoting Women's Participation: How Women Are Building Peace By Kavitha Suthanthiraraj
Being at the Table Interview with Carolyn McAskie
Unleashing the Power of Women Interview with Leymah Gbowee
Women at the Center of Peace: UN Security Council Resolution 1325 By Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury
Sustainability
Learning to Open Our Minds An interview with Kartikeya Sarabhai
Sizzle, Salience and Social Proof By Ed Gillespie
Environmental Education Toward a Well-Prepared World An interview with Pam Puntenney
Creativity