The Seville Statement on Violence and Why It Is Important

Abstract

The Seville Statement on Violence, reproduced here, specifically rejects the various myths that war is part of human nature and concludes that "the same species who invented war is capable of inventing peace." It is gaining endorsements by scientists and scientific organizations, mass media, and in school texts and curricula around the world. Its importance is underscored by evidence that many young people erroneously believe the myth that war is intrinsic to human nature and that these young people are less likely to take part in action for peace.