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Non-violence: 

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Weber, T and Burrow. B. (2010) defines nonviolence as a 'weapon' available to all which 
is least likely to destroy opponents and third parties. It beats the circle of violence and counter 
violence as it gives the possibility of conversion. It is the surest way of achieving public sympathy. 
They state that nonviolence is likely to produce a constructive rather than destructive outcome and 
it's a method of conflict resolution that is aimed at the truth of a given situation rather than a mere 
victory for one side. They also view it as the only method of struggle that is consistent with the 
teaching of major religions. 
According to Weber and Burrow, nonviolence goes beyond the conviction that is a useful 
or even the only 'correct' method of conflict resolution when employed. It can also be the basis for 
a way of life. It is consistent with a belief in the underlying unity of humankind and it is the only 
method of action, interpersonal or political that does not block that part to what has often been 
referred to as 'self realization'. 
Ayindo B., Doe S. and Jenner J. (2001) refer to nonviolence as a deliberate and calculated 
effort to raise structural and covert conflict to the consciousness of parties involved while 
renouncing violence at the same time. Nonviolence as they put it perceives conflict as a product 
of unjust structures in relationships and societies. They view nonviolence not as just absence of 
violence, but as a positive and active potent force for attaining certain goals. They categorized 
nonviolence into principled and pragmatic but concluded that both are not exclusive as they are 
most times been utilized concurrently. 
Peacebuilding: 
Bliss S. (2010) has defined peacebuilding as a term within the international development 
community used to describe the processes and activities involved in resolving violent conflicts and 
establishing a sustainable peace. It includes conflict transformation, restorative justice, trauma 
healing, reconciliation, development and leadership. She pointed out that it is similar to conflict 
resolution but goes beyond seeking a sustainable social and economic development. More 
importantly, it is about prevention of future wars and violence. 
Gaulden P. (2004) refers to peacebuilding as the process of making sure that a country or 
society creates a condition for sustainable peace. Such conditions can be created when a country 
is already in a state of being peaceful. In such situation, the conditions are created in order to 
prevent conflict from erupting and therefore peace is sustained. The conditions can also be created 
in post conflict situations. 

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This is done after a conflict must have been put to an end through a conflict resolution 
mechanism. Under such a situation the process of peacebuilding begins with the transition period. 
The various processes of implementing aspects of peace agreement become the process of peace 
building. He further states that the process of peace building is a continuous one as it entails taking 
various measures which include transformation of state organs, socio-economic development, 
democratization and regional integration.
In his contribution, David J. (2006) refers to peacebuilding as efforts and interventions 
aimed at overcoming the root causes of conflicts. According to him, peacebuilding aims at 
overcoming the structural, relational and cultural contradictions which are at the root of conflict in 
order to underpin the processes of peacemaking and peacekeeping.
Peacebuilding as a concept is quite complex. In spite of its different definitions, the 
underlying fact remains that peacebuilding is basically targeted towards the realization of 
atmosphere of positive peace, love and tranquility that is best for human existence which will 
enable man achieve the best life can bring (Okoye S., 2014).