Geoffrey Yaden, Editor, Nagaland Post speaks at a programme commemorating the International Peace Day on Wednesday, September 21. (Morung Photo)
Dimapur, September 21 (MExN): ‘An inclusive approach to peace building in Nagaland,’ a seminar commemorating the International Peace Day was organised by Peace Channel in Dimapur today. The day also marked the Foundation Day of the Peace Channel movement in Nagaland. Attended by associate members of Peace Channel and well wishers, the consultative meeting dwelt on the modalities of forming the People’s Forum for Peace apart from shared views and expressions on peace building in Nagaland.
Sharing his views on peace, Geoffrey Yaden, Editor, Nagaland Post said peace is a word we often come across yet there is no peace. He opined that there can be no peace if there is no security as it disturbs the people. He said that in an undisciplined society there can be no peace, and the lessons of discipline must begin at home. In the Naga context, Yaden said there is no war so there is peace, yet somehow we do not feel the sense of peace. “Peace is not merely the absence of war,” he said, adding the Naga society is devoid of peace because it is focused dependent too much on the State to bring peace. “It is the duty of the State to take care of its citizens, yet we need to focus on building ourselves first,” he said.
International Peace Day 2011 observed
Reverend Father Chako, Parish Priest, Holy Cross Church also shared his views on peace in context to Nagaland. He said the prevailing conditions in the State definitely indicate the absence of peace. He pointed out that the conflict situation in the region itself has created a number of reasons for peace to be absent. He cited examples of women in conflict situation who are subject to hardships including the crimes committed against them. He said that the social setup itself is not conducive for the growth of peace in Nagaland. He also pointed out that the biggest threat of violence in future for Nagas is the culture of keeping servants and abusing them. Also the number of frustrated youths with unrealistic expectations will lead to bad social conditions. “We need to analyze the social setup and work out new methodologies,” he said.
Other members also expressed views on peace and peace in context to Naga society during the group interaction and deliberation. The meeting was chaired by Kishor Das, PRO Peace Channel and the welcome address was made by Father CP Anto, Director Peace Channel. Peace Channel is a youth peace movement aimed at transforming individuals as peace lovers, peace makers and peace promoters. It comes forward to create transformation beyond borders, caste, creed, class, religion or region.
Sharing his views on peace, Geoffrey Yaden, Editor, Nagaland Post said peace is a word we often come across yet there is no peace. He opined that there can be no peace if there is no security as it disturbs the people. He said that in an undisciplined society there can be no peace, and the lessons of discipline must begin at home. In the Naga context, Yaden said there is no war so there is peace, yet somehow we do not feel the sense of peace. “Peace is not merely the absence of war,” he said, adding the Naga society is devoid of peace because it is focused dependent too much on the State to bring peace. “It is the duty of the State to take care of its citizens, yet we need to focus on building ourselves first,” he said.
International Peace Day 2011 observed
Reverend Father Chako, Parish Priest, Holy Cross Church also shared his views on peace in context to Nagaland. He said the prevailing conditions in the State definitely indicate the absence of peace. He pointed out that the conflict situation in the region itself has created a number of reasons for peace to be absent. He cited examples of women in conflict situation who are subject to hardships including the crimes committed against them. He said that the social setup itself is not conducive for the growth of peace in Nagaland. He also pointed out that the biggest threat of violence in future for Nagas is the culture of keeping servants and abusing them. Also the number of frustrated youths with unrealistic expectations will lead to bad social conditions. “We need to analyze the social setup and work out new methodologies,” he said.
Other members also expressed views on peace and peace in context to Naga society during the group interaction and deliberation. The meeting was chaired by Kishor Das, PRO Peace Channel and the welcome address was made by Father CP Anto, Director Peace Channel. Peace Channel is a youth peace movement aimed at transforming individuals as peace lovers, peace makers and peace promoters. It comes forward to create transformation beyond borders, caste, creed, class, religion or region.
