Parallel Sessions

Promotion of a Culture of Peace and Non-violence in Formal Education

The session, 'Promoting a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence in Formal Education', was held at the conference with the objectives to develop effective strategies to address violence among children and adolescents; to discuss the perspectives of experts on incorporating non-violence into education; to explore various creative teaching methods to weave the concept of non-violence into education; and to recognise that peace and non-violence need to be treated as critical concepts in formal education.

 

 

Speakers

Mr Ashoke Chatterjee,
Former Director, NID and CEE Governing Council

Dr Jim Taylor,
WESSA, Maritzburg College, South Africa

Ms Lopa Shah,
Founder, Elicit Foundation

Ms Meena Raghunathan,
Director CSR, GMR Varalakshmi Foundation

Mr Sanjay Desai,
Founder and CEO, ConsciousLeap

 

 

Key Recommendations from the Session

  • Reiterate the interconnectedness of peace, non-violence, and environmental equity.
  • Emphasise the need for a multi-faceted approach that addresses the root causes of violence.
  • Encourage further dialogue and collaboration to create a more just and sustainable future for all.

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