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VOV Television
VOV Honorary Advisory Board
Mission Statement
Purpose
Timeline
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Victory Over Violence (VOV) is a youth-led initiative that was launched in 1999 in response to growing concerns over youth related violence in the United States such as the Columbine Shootings in Littleton, Colorado.
It is inspired by the universal principles of nonviolence and respect for all living beings. Through the power of dialogue, VOV encourages authentic respect, trust and friendship among young people, families, schools and local communities across all boundaries that may divide such as race, nationality, religion, age, gender, language, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, etc. and recognition of the common humanity we all share.
Understanding that violence is a worldwide illness, the VOV campaign strives to foster global perspectives that identify and connect the root causes of violence underlying conflicts from the personal-level to the local-, national- and international-levels. In this regard, VOV actively supports the United Nations Culture of Peace initiative, sustainability initiatives such as the Earth Charter and nuclear abolition. All people everywhere are invited to join the VOV movement.
Click Mission Statement, Purpose and Timeline to learn more about the history and philosophical foundation of VOV.
Click VOV Television to watch videos on several VOV-related topics.
Click VOV Honorary Advisory Board to learn about the individuals supporting the ongoing development of the VOV initiative.
