From Conflict to Coexistence: The Role of Education in Promoting Global Peace

Since its inception, human has been battled against the inborn capacity for violence and conflict as a biological species that occupies an uneasy place in the ecosystem.Long ago, it was understood that only stable coexistence could guarantee the continued progress of humanity free from conflict.But for those who attempted to realize it through various means, putting it into practice has always been a herculean task.Since they've actively sought to undermine the desire for harmony among those who value peace, the world's lengthy history of wars, uprisings, and conflicts serves as a stark example throughout this regard.Various approaches were used to instill the value of peace in humanity as humankind evolved.The negative effects of various forms of violence are highlighted through the use of religion, music, painting, folklore, architecture etc to promote the message of peace.However, it has been observed that none of these modes had the desired impact.The intensity of violence and conflict has not decreased despite their widespread use in various cultural contexts in their own distinctive ways, as it results in two world wars in a very short period of time.Following careful consideration, appropriate frameworks have been established in the educational systems of various nations to reduce the likelihood of violence while also fostering peace.This essay aims to draw attention to those initiatives of education to promote world peace.The paper was concluded by highlighting the shifting goals of education that revolve around achieving real peace through various means.