Vice-chancellors resolve to promote peace on campuses

The three-day Vice-Chancellors’ Conference on Peaceful and Tolerant University Campuses concluded on Sunday 23 July with a resolution to undertake collaborative practical steps to promote values of peace, tolerance, harmony, respect for diversity and co-existence at university campuses by ensuring the effective engagement of students and student-centric approach, writes Muhammad Irfan for UrduPoint.

The conference was organised by Community Resilience Activity-North (CRA-North) in collaboration with the Inter-University Consortium (IUCPSS) and other organisations. It pledged full support for various initiatives aimed at promoting peace, inclusivity, harmony and tolerance in the society. It witnessed active participation from over 60 esteemed delegates, including 45 vice-chancellors and senior representatives representing universities across the country including the newly merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Balochistan, Sindh and Islamabad.

Under the theme of “Unity through Diversity: Embracing Differences”, the conference addressed critical issues pertaining to campus environments and student interactions. The event emphasised the significance of peaceful coexistence, understanding, and mutual respect among students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Full report on the UrduPoint site