The 25th radio program as part of the Center for Research and Security Studies’ (CRSS) counter-radicalization initiative Ulasi Taroon (Social Cohesion) was aired on July 06, 2018, on the topic of “Rule of Law and Role of Youth”.
The first guest on show, Advocate Ali Gohar discussed the history of law and said that the concept of rule of law – based on different principles – was existing since centuries and had evolved as a result of different historical and natural factors. In a country where the youth comprises sixty percent of the total population, the realization of the importance of rule of law among the young population becomes much more critical. Our youth is living in the digital age which presents itself as an opportunity to effectively outreach and sensitize them on the tolerance perspectives, and acceptance of and respect for others opinions. The social fabric of the society is strengthened by compliance with the social contract and abiding by the core constitutional values critical to social cohesion.
The guest on phone, Ms. Bushra Gohar, former MPA, stressed that the youth had to be provided with the avenues for positive and active participation in political processes to ensure and uphold rule of law. She suggested that political leadership had to be the role models for their followers and lead with examples such as self-accountability and equal citizenry.
The second guest on show, Ms. Nihal, an advocate by profession and human rights activist, said that the youth is the back bone of a nation and they must perform well, work preemptively and proactively, and be cognizant of their role and responsibilities for the development of the country.
“It is need of the hour that youth should perform their due roles and not just confine themselves to books only but also display their learning from books in practical life. We should involve them in extracurricular social activities to bring a positive change in the society”, said Mr. Samiuddin, a student from Peshawar during his comments in the 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 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.