Since the end of war in Sri Lanka in 2009, the landscape of the reconciliation process has come under critical debate. In response, the Sri Lankan government efforts in reconciliation and all other types of efforts are seemingly on increase for achieving peace. In this light, the paper critically examines both practice and theoretical development of how "justice" in the reconciliation can impact on "positive peace" as a greater peacebuilding effort evident to be useful in postwar Sri Lanka. It is debated how reconciliation experienced at all societal layers have considered "justice" as a prerequisite for successful outcomes. Therefore, given the empirical evidence, the paper has prioritized how social justice, removal of cultural barriers and consideration on a wider scope of human rights, regarded in "justice" become a core contributory factor of Sri Lanka`s reconciliation. And these attempts lead for structural changes using of different peacebuilding approaches i.e., "national" and "grassroots". However, in Sri Lanka reconciliation has experienced a number of vital challenges. These challenges are the complex nature of the process, broken consensus on "justice" among people, politicized decision-making, policy gaps and many more. While investigating important empirical findings about the reconciliation process in Sri Lanka, the paper critically examines the use of different reconciliation approaches and how far "justice" has been criticized within the implementation. The study has utilized content analysis and a descriptive narrative to examine the research problem. The discussion arrives at a conclusion of using of both national and grassroots peacebuilding approaches and serious emphasis on "justice" would let reconciliation to be closer in achieving "positive peace". The discussion also reveals the complexities of such achievements unless addressed on "trap" conditions i.e., lack of economic reconstruction, social and emotional competencies, trust, healing and forgiveness.

This book constitutes a handbook for peacebuilding in a traumatized postconflict society. It begins with an investigation of how peace can be built in a deeply divided society laden with post-war trauma. Ho-Won Jeong (a professor at the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University) specifies the major objectives and difficulties related to achieving sustainable peace.Two chapters analyze diverse security challenges that need to be met and that represent preconditions for political stability and development. The author focuses on integrated, long-term reconstruction plans realized by means of institutional reforms at every stage of peacebuilding. This really is, therefore, a handbook that explains, step by step, how to achieve sustainable peace.The opening of chapter 4 indicates that a transition period is crucial and that, for the peace process to succeed, a government's intentions needs to be expressed, during this period, within a spirit of good will and cooperation. Organizing a negotiated process for a future political order is difficult when security and political order are lacking. It is also very important to remember that general principles of political stability and military balance need to be combined with a keen awareness of regional dynamics. Jeong furthermore believes that by the provision and publicity of valid and favorably

The experience of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombing during World War II is the main feature of Peace Education in Japan. The historical significance of nuclear bombing is unique to Japan. Therefore, this paper aims to understand the impact of constructive approaches in a post-war traumatized society on Peace Education. The research seeks to explore Peace Education as being the most relevant and constructive approach for building a peaceful society. Therefore, this study will explore lessons from post-war Japan. This study has primarily employed qualitative methods, with simple quantitative methods such as frequency and spatial analysis to investigate the study. The findings are expected to contribute towards the use of education to build a peaceful society. This research will also attempt to inculcate a positive attitude towards moral values.

This paper deals with metaphysical nonviolence foundation, as a necessary support for more effective social change. First, this paper intends to elucidate how Mahatma Gandhi's metaphysics of nonviolence influenced and contributed to the development of 21 st century legitimate social change. Gandhi`s metaphysics is understood as a maximal and universal rejection of violence and war. His influence on Western thought is most often represented. Recent history suggests that use of nonviolence as a strategy has the power to even overthrow dictators. Gandhi's influence in terms of political strategies that do not need a metaphysical or religious foundation, portray how pacifism can be exercised in even the most culturally restricted contexts. Furthermore, an examination of Gandhi's metaphysical foundation through his nonviolent philosophy and practice illuminates striking links with the modern theories of revolutions. The methodology will mainly be based on archival research and follow a narrative analysis form. Hence this paper will argue that the use of metaphysics of nonviolence can achieve legitimate social change through pacifism in the 21 st century.

The world community restated its commitment to sustainable development by advocating the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit on 25th September 2015. This agenda is an action plan for people, the planet and prosperity. Therefore, this paper deals with 2030 agenda sustainable development goal 16 as a necessary support for achieving peace, justice and building strong institutions in Sri Lanka. The aim of the study is to provide a comprehensive and detailed understanding of Sri Lanka’s the current status and progress of Sri Lanka in relation to the SDGs goal 16 of Agenda 2030. The research problem will therefore seek to identify the unexplored challenges that need to be addressed in order to improve the implementation in goal 16 of the 2030 Agenda. This study will also discuss initiatives to achieve the goal 16 of SDGs in implementing the 2030 agenda. To ensure optimal reflection and evaluation, this paper uses a mixture of qualitative and quantitative data collection for analytical methods. Hence this paper argues that, it is essential to strengthen law enforcement institutions and appropriate monitoring mechanisms to ensure peace and justice in Sri Lanka.