April 09, 2018: The twelfth radio program as part of Center for Research and Security Studies’ (CRSS) counter-radicalization initiative Ulasi Taroon (Social Cohesion) was aired on March 30, 2018, on the topic of “Role of Youth in Conflict Resolution and Peace Building”.
The first guest on show, Ms. Emaan Sumaya, member of faculty, Iqra National University, Peshawar, said that the youth needs opportunities for cross-cultural interactions to share ideas and perspectives on common challenges, and understand the importance of their concerted efforts for peace-building and conflict resolution. The Ulasi Taroon Youth Capacity Building Workshops organized by CRSS prompted us into our self-assessment as leaders and agents of change. They motivated me to have a vision for my future; for my responsibilities towards society, and peacebuilding and conflict resolution role as youth leader.
The second guest on show, Ms. Naseeha from Iqra National University, Peshawar, said that the youth has a great potential in making an important contribution in peace-building. We just need to cultivate them in the ideals of respect, tolerance and equality critical to social peace and cohesive society. There is huge onus on both educational institutions and families for developing conflict resolution, reconciliation and critical thinking skills in youth for their effective participation in the peacebuilding process.
“We must respect each other’s rights and opinions, exhibit tolerance for diversity, set aside differences and strive for a peaceful and more connected society”, says a student, Abdul Wahab, during radio report.
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 and FATA 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 fostering social cohesion and peaceful co-existence.