Fazl Ali College organises talk to mark International Day of Peace

DIMAPUR — The Department of Political Science, Fazl Ali College, in collaboration with the Clark Centre for Peace Research and Action (CCPRA), Mokokchung, on Monday organised a talk on the theme ‘Act now for a peaceful world,’ to commemorate International Day of Peace.

Dr. Toshitemjen, Associate Professor at Clark Theological College, who delivered the talk, emphasised the urgency of peace, stating that peace is not a luxury or a dream but a reality that must be built now, stated an update from Fazl Ali College.

According to Toshitemjen, without peace development comes to a halt, human dignity is violated, and future generations are endangered.

He highlighted the interconnection of ‘Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation’ (JPIC) and stressed the need to cultivate a culture of peace.

Peace, he said, will not arrive by itself or by waiting for others: each individual must contribute “bit by bit” at home, in personal life and within the community to produce a ripple effect.

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The speaker called for a shift in how peace is understood, from a negative definition (mere absence of war) to a positive conception grounded in inclusivity, equality and development.

He also pointed out that peace in today’s world is undermined by multiple threats, including ongoing armed conflicts that cause displacement, widening economic inequality between the “haves” and the “have-nots,” climate change as a threat-amplifier driving scarcity and competition over resources, the spread of digital misinformation that polarises societies and erodes trust, and the misuse of religion to justify exclusion or violence.

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Explaining why Naga society is not experiencing peace, Toshitemjen pointed to tribalism, corruption, unemployment, poverty, individualistic desires, and the erosion of communitarian values.

Appreciating the role of ACAUT and the Naga mothers in the peace process, he reminded students of their responsibility to nurture peace in thought by shaping positive narratives, in words by spreading understanding through conversations and social media, in action, and in faith and religion.

In his concluding call to students, Toshitemjen urged them to think critically, act courageously, and live ethically, reminding them that the future they want depends on their choices today.

The event concluded with a Q&A session and a photo session, and saw the participation of students and faculty from four institutions — Fazl Ali College, People’s College, Jubilee Memorial College, and Clark Theological College.

Earlier, the programme began with a welcome address by Dr. Benrithung, Associate Professor in Department of Political Science, Fazl Ali College.