Peace Begins at Home Handbook
A free guide to building partnership in families, communities, and systems — drawn from 26 speakers across 17 countries.
Curated, written, and produced by Gina Miltiadou, Summit Director, and grounded in Dr. Riane Eisler's Partnership vs. Domination framework, this 138-page handbook translates the Summit's insights into practical tools for parents, educators, community leaders, and policymakers working to build a more peaceful world — starting at home.
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What's Inside
The handbook is organized into three parts, moving from framework to action:
Before We Begin The intellectual foundation — Dr. Riane Eisler's Partnership vs. Domination framework and the Four Cornerstones that shape whether a society leans toward domination or partnership.
Into the Work Eight parts covering the evidence, what happens when peace breaks down, how to rebuild family and systems, five replicable models proving partnership works, youth leadership, and five concrete actions you can take today.
Continuing the Work A closing poem written for the Summit, the full Speaker Directory, acknowledgments, and resources for further learning — plus a guide to using the handbook in reading groups, classrooms, and organizations.
Who This Handbook Is For
Parents who want to raise children differently
Educators and school leaders
Policymakers working on family, gender, or economic policy
Community organizers and peacebuilders
NGOs and nonprofits
Anyone who has experienced domination and is looking for a different way forward
Anyone curious about what a more peaceful world could look like
Free to Share
The Peace Begins at Home Handbook is offered freely and is not intended for commercial use. It is licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC 4.0, meaning you're welcome to download it, share it, and use it in your community, classroom, or organization — with attribution, and not for commercial purposes.
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Want to go deeper? Watch the full Summit, or meet the 26 speakers whose work shaped this handbook.