The 119th radio program as part of the Center for Research and Security Studies’ (CRSS) counter-radicalization initiative Ulasi Taroon (Social Cohesion) aired on the subject theme.
The first guest on show, Mr. Shakeel Waheed Ullah, a writer and human rights activist, noted that every religion promotes tolerance, acceptance and respect for other human beings and considers human dignity to be of utmost importance. The citizens, besides other responsibilities, must be sensitized on these virtues as well, as fundamental human rights.
Social cohesion is extremely important in culturally diverse societies where the people with different backgrounds and opinions respect each other as a measure of peaceful coexistence. In this regard, the cross-cultural interactions and dialogues are very important where the citizens get to understand different cultures and traditions, can learn the best cultural practices from each other and then make cultural interventions. The role of curriculum – is also key – as a tool to propagate the messages of acceptance, mutual respect and for respectful coexistence. Misunderstandings and disrespect only lead to conflict, polarization and chaos in the society.
The second guest on show, Ms. Farishta Noor, Alumna of CRSS’s Ulasi Taroon workshops, and a student of Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Peshawar, noted that participation in Ulasi Taroon workshop helped cultivating an open, tolerant and respectful mindset and that how important is to listen to and understanding and respecting others’ opinions. These characteristics only make us more humane and foster connected future. The youth, as future leaders, must master these habits; practicing them in their daily life.
About Ulasi Taroon
Ulasi Taroon is a counter radicalization initiative of Center for Research and Security Studies that aims to address the radicalization challenges, extremist ideologies and foster social cohesion through a discourse anchored in the core constitutional values which are fundamentally essential prerequisites for social peace and harmony. The endeavor aims to cultivate and sensitize the people of KP in the core values in the Pakistani constitution and our social contract. It’s an attempt to highlight the criticality of abiding by these ideals – such as adherence to rule of law, primacy and sanctity of constitution, equal citizenry, responsible citizenship, respect for fundamental human rights, tolerance for diversity and different opinions, inclusive democracy and good governance – as a measure of strengthening social cohesion and promoting peaceful co-existence.