Being a Peace graduate, Lecturer and representative of IWPG Global Region 3, Karachi Peace Committee, I am honoured to share my views related to Peace education and its importance . As, I have received Title: Advocate Global Schools Program, it is one of the duty to promote ESD. So sharing my views here with my World Pulse Sisters. Would encourage to support ESD through Global Schools Program Network, IWPG and World Pulse.

" Education is the tool that brings Revolution'

"Peace does not mean an absence of conflict; differences will always be there. Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means; through dialogue, education, knowledge; and through humane ways." — Dalai Lama

The Other Side of Comfort

A Call for Peace. How often do we pause in our cushy lives to observe the world through the eyes of people who are suffering? Every day, women and children, as well as entire communities, face the horrors of injustice, war, gender inequity, and racism. Their experiences, though frequently unheard, reflect the quiet calls for peace, equality, and dignity. How long can we stay apathetic while others are subjected to violence and injustice simply for existing? Peace is more than simply the absence of conflict; it is the presence of justice, equality, and freedom for everyone.

To create peace, we must acknowledge the pain of others, confront the structures that perpetuate it, and actively try to bridge the difference between comfort and conflict.

Value of Peace

The value of peace is very crucial, as it serves as the basis for healthy civilizations, communities, and individuals. Peace is necessary for all aspects of life, from personal well-being to global growth.

Why peace is important?

Peace promotes human dignity and rights. Peace guarantees that everyone's human rights and dignity are upheld. Without peace, violence and conflict endanger people's safety, security, and freedom, especially disadvantaged and vulnerable groups like women and children.

Even, Peace is essential for economic growth and progress. In peaceful communities, resources may be directed into education, healthcare, infrastructure, and innovation rather than being diverted to conflicts and war.

Peace is essential for achieving sustainable development, as envisioned in the SDG goals as global schools program is working to promote ESD.

Increases Quality of Life:

On a social level, peace lowers crime rates, increases healthcare access, and fosters a good atmosphere in which people may thrive, all of which lead to a higher quality of life. Promotes equality and social justice. Peace facilitates communication, mutual respect, and understanding among various groups. It enables the removal of systematic disparities, whether based on gender, race, or economic position.

In a peaceful society, everyone has equal access to social, political, and economic opportunities.

Strengthens Community

Collaboration and cooperation strengthen communities in peaceful circumstances. When people live happily, they collaborate to solve issues and provide assistance.

Organizations such as IWPG and World Pulse work relentlessly to promote gender equality, which cannot be achieved without peace.

Inner Peace Matters!

Inner calm promotes emotional and mental well-being.

Inner serenity is the basis for exterior peace. Without inner serenity, exterior conflicts are unavoidable. For that you need mindfulness activities and work to develop traits: empathy, tolerance, respect.

Essential Qualities to have Inner Peace.

Peace needs the following essential qualities:: empathy, compassion, forgiveness, tolerance, and responsibility. Respecting one another as valued persons by showing empathy to comprehend others' views.

Secondly Forgiving one another and cultivating tolerance - Taking responsibility for our actions.

Quality Education

In education, it is critical to encourage moral education by utilizing tales to teach the values of peace, unity, and responsibility. This strategy helps individuals develop from inside, allowing them to fight confrontations via calm discourse.

This strategy helps people develop from inside, allowing them to fight problems via calm talks and focus on their inner self-development.

Peace education emphasizes that everyone is equal, which is essential for a fair and peaceful world.

In conclusion, peace is the foundation of a wealthy, equitable, and sustainable world. It provides a secure foundation for individuals and society to thrive, encouraging equality, growth, and harmony on all levels. Without peace, genuine progress and enjoyment are impossible.

Regards,

Batool Kazmi