Dear educators,
In today’s world, many children grow up witnessing conflict, injustice, or bullying both online and offline. As teachers, we have a powerful opportunity to shape a generation that values peace, fairness, empathy, and respect.
SDG 16 encourages us to promote peaceful and inclusive societies, and that work begins right in our classrooms.
Let’s reflect together:
How do you promote kindness, fairness, and conflict resolution in your classroom?
Have you used activities like circle time, storytelling, classroom charters, or role-play to teach emotional and social skills?
How do you handle situations where students face bullying, injustice, or peer conflict?
Have your students ever participated in peace campaigns, mock parliaments, or class debates on justice?
Even small daily practices like encouraging active listening, using positive language, or celebrating differences can build a culture of peace in our schools.
Let’s share ideas and actions to raise a generation that doesn’t just study peace, but lives it.