SVERIGES LÄRARE FÖR FRED (Teachers for peace)

National Network
Sweden
Address

1. Davids väg 16, SE 263 92 Jonstorp, Sweden.
2. Gråfias väg 10, SE 441 60 Alingsås, Sweden
Gothenburg (the boad)
Sweden

Telephone
+46 42 34 82 62
Telephone (other)
+46 32 251 116
E-Mail
karin.utas.carlsson@telia.com
E-Mail (2)
bi@befree.se
Mobile Phone
+46 760 30 86 00
Mobile Phone (other)
+46 730 53 63 37
Website
http://www.larareforfred.se
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Year of Establishment
1982
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Youth and education
General Information
1. A board, individual members, no staff employed. 2. Budget: 6 000 SEK. 3. Membership. For projects funds searched each time. 4. Seminars, lectures, activities like lessons in schools, exhibitions, selling and displaying books and booklets, networking, information via our webbsite. 5. Professionals against nuclear weapons and for peace as well as other peace organizations. Much work is done with International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (The Swedish part, SLMK).
Mission and Objectives

The organization works for peace, international understanding, human rights, conflict resolution, and disarmament with a focus on teaching and education.

Main Projects / Activities

The organization has worked to influence teacher education via different means. During som years it has given courses and conferences in cooperation with other peace organizations, One such cooperation was Peace in Our Hands. Educational materials were produced. Members of the board have produced books on conflict resolution for teacher education. The organization has collected signatures to influence the government to work for an international convention against nuclear weapons.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We are active on our website giving information, we inform our members. With more knowledge and inspiration from other activities that we come to know we may improve our work.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To keep in touch with work on peace, disarmament and human rights. To learn more and to be able to spread more information and inspiration.

Contact (1) Full Name
Karin Utas Carlsson
Head of the organisation
Ilse Hakvoort, chairperson
Contact (2) Full Name
Ilse Hakvoort