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Peace Council calls for stronger support for school peace education
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- The National Peace Council (NPC) has called for enhanced stakeholder collaboration to deepen peace education in Ghanaian schools.
- The NPC emphasizes equipping young people with dialogue, tolerance, mutual respect, and non-violence to address emerging challenges like misinformation, cyberbullying, and hate speech.
- Madam Janet Sarney-Kuma of the NPC highlighted the 'National Peace Council School Engagement Programme,' which aims to strengthen public understanding and media collaboration on youth contributions to peace.
- The programme works with the Ghana Education Service and partners, reaching schools across all regions to empower learners as peace ambassadors.
- The NPC urged various stakeholders, including GES, parents, traditional authorities, development partners, and the private sector, to support peace education and appealed to the media to promote peace stories.
Why This Matters
This initiative is crucial for Ghana as it addresses the foundational need for sustained peace and stability, which are vital for national development and social cohesion. By instilling values of dialogue and tolerance in youth, it proactively mitigates risks from misinformation, cyberbullying, and intolerance, fostering a more resilient and responsible citizenry. This effort is essential for safeguarding Ghana's democratic gains and ensuring a conducive environment for progress amidst regional and global uncertainties.
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