Seville Statement on Nonviolence (1986)

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Seville Statement on Violence, Spain, 1986
	Believing that it is our responsibility to address from our particular disciplines the most dangerous and destructive activities of our species, violence and war; recognizing that science is a human cultural product which cannot be definitive or all-encompassing; and gratefully acknowledging the support of the authorities of Seville and representatives of the Spanish UNESCO;

A Force That Works: Nonviolent Action and Civil Disobedience

Yes! Magazine Interview with Vandana Shiva on Gahndian Methods for Modern Movements

Renk0018 — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:51:44 +0000

Vandana Shiva on Gandhi for Today’s World

Interview by David Barsamian

Some say terrorism makes Gandhi irrelevant. Vandana Shiva, farmer, seed saver, and global justice activist, says we need him more than ever.

Vandana Shiva is an internationally-renowned voice for sustainable development and social justice. She spoke in New Delhi with David Barsamian, founder of Alternative Radio, during his December 2008 trip to India and Pakistan. Here are her thoughts on why Gandhi’s philosophy is still relevanteven in a world where terrorism is on the rise.

Vandana Shiva addresses protesters at the mass civil disobedience at the coal-fired Capitol Power Plant in Washington, D.C., March 2, 2009. Photo by Franziska Seel

David: In the wake of the attacks on Mumbai in late November 2008, there was a piece in the Sunday Express, “The Irony Gandhiism Presents in Today’s Terror-Infested India.” The writer said, “It’s time the government became doubly stern about its steps to combat terrorism. India may be the land of Mahatma Gandhi, but today’s situation warrants crude and cunning ways to counter extremism. That alone can ensure peace, harmony, and joy in the country.”

Vandana: Unfortunately, “crude” means of dealing with violence and terror just breed more violence and terror. As we saw after 9/11, the war on terror has created more terrorists. I think anyone who says that Gandhi is irrelevant in today’s world doesn’t understand either terrorism, its roots, or Gandhi. Suicide bombers don’t get created out of the blue; they are created as a result of decisions, systems, and processes.

A Force That Works: Nonviolent Action and Civil Disobedience

A Force That Works: Nonviolent Action and Civil Disobedience

Seville Statement on Nonviolence (1986)

Yes! Magazine Interview with Vandana Shiva on Gahndian Methods for Modern Movements

Vandana Shiva on Gandhi for Today’s World

Interview by David Barsamian