There is no glory in war, yet from the blackness of its history, there emerge vivid colours of human character and courage. Those who risked their lives to help their friends.

We in the west are seen as godless, as greedy and as uncaring about the suffering of those in the developing world.

The rights of the individual are greatly prized in the developed world, but in many other regions they are considered a luxury reserved for the impossibly wealthy.

We often plough so much energy into the big picture, we forget the pixels.

The domination of western values, beliefs and way of life has angered many from the east and in developing countries.

If we are genuinely committed to promoting a culture of peace, as individuals we must look to our values and ensure that we all exhibit a peace loving life to our nation's children.