Education is a powerful but underestimated tool that acts as a catalyst in resolving cultural crises and reducing poverty, thus shaping a better future for humanity. As such, it contributes significantly to conflict mitigation, conflict resolution and peacemaking.Developing relevant education models and securing lasting human, technical and financial resources in such unstable contexts and fragile environments are key challenges the international community should face.

Moderated by: Mr Ramu DAMODARAN, Deputy Director for Partnerships and Public Engagement, Outreach Division, Department of Public Information, United Nations

Speakers:  

• Prof Sultan BARAKAT, Director, Post-war Reconstruction and Development Unit (PRDU), University of York

• Ambassador Kenton KEITH, Senior Vice-President, Meridian International Centre

• Dr Margaret SINCLAIR, Project Lead - Education in Confl ict, Offi ce of Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned

• Mr Scott WEBER, Director-General, Interpeace