New book "Peace and human rights education in schools" promotes peace, tolerance and human rights

A new book titled "Peace and Human Rights Education in Schools: A Guide to Methods and Activities" has been published, a work dedicated to promoting peace, tolerance, and the protection of human rights in our society.

This timely publication explores pressing themes such as conflict resolution, respect for human dignity, freedom of expression, and the role each citizen plays in building a more just and peaceful world.

Drawing on African cultural values and UNESCO's framework for a culture of peace, the guide offers practical methods and activities for educators, learners, and communities.

Authored by Viviane Clémence Demefack-Nguimeya, member of the Global Campaign for Peace Education and Founder of the Peace Bus Association in 2006, the book is the second publication in the Peace Education Series (PES #2)

According to the author, Viviane Clémence, the guide is a preliminary response to the issue of violence, peace and human rights in the education sector in Africa.

The practical solutions proposed, inspired by African cultures, aim to improve the quality of relationships between all members of the educational community.

Using a comparative approach between Central Africa, North Africa, West Africa and East Africa, the book is described as a rich and stimulating tool for peace education in schools. The guide has been hailed by education experts as an invaluable resource for educators.

"It clearly articulates the rationale and necessity for integrating culturally relevant peace education into existing African school structures," said Tony Jenkins, PhD, Professor of Justice & Peace Studies at Georgetown University, USA.

The book also features the historic inaugural address of His Eminence Christian Cardinal Tumi (1930-2021) delivered at the Peace Club of Oyack High School in Douala in December 2006.

In his address, Cardinal Tumi said peace is a challenge to all peoples of all nations, because without peace, there can be no sustainable development.

"I am happy that today we are sitting together, not to talk about a specific religion, but to talk about peace and dialogue... peace is cultivated and maintained on a daily basis," Cardinal Tumi stated.

He urged students to love work well done, be disciplined, intellectually humble, avoid violence and discrimination, be respectful, tolerant, and cultivate the spirit of dialogue, solidarity and cooperation.

Cardinal Tumi further encouraged schools to set up Peace Clubs to help young people become better leaders of tomorrow and called for peace education content to be included in school textbooks of all classes.

“It is our hope that this publication will inspire meaningful dialogue and reflection, particularly among young people, educators, and community leaders, while advocating for life skills such as conflict resolution, violence prevention, tolerance, awareness of discrimination and leadership development to be taught in schools.” Viviane Clémence

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