World Peace Academy

World Peace Academy is an open-source think tank.
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World Peace Initiative | Jordan Team

Nesreen Alkasheman from Jordan Summary of the Speech

The speaker begins by highlighting the profound connection between internal and external peace, stressing that conflicts—whether personal or global—originate within individuals. The first conflict every human experiences is at birth, when they leave the safety of the womb and take their first breath. This transition sets the tone for how individuals handle stress and interact with the world, based on whether their early needs for care and security were met.

The speaker emphasizes the role of the nervous system, explaining that unmet needs can lead to heightened alertness and insecurity throughout life. This inner conflict, if unresolved, can grow into social and political conflicts, ultimately leading to war.

Conflicts, whether personal, social, or political, are not inherently negative but can drive growth if managed through self-awareness, empathy, and communication. However, unchecked emotions like fear and greed can cause conflicts to spiral out of control. The speaker argues that global wars are magnified versions of internal struggles faced by individuals in power.

A guided mindfulness exercise is introduced, encouraging the audience to confront and breathe through their own inner conflicts. The exercise emphasizes awareness, compassion, and release of tension as tools for resolving internal struggles.

The speech concludes with the idea that global peace begins with internal peace. By addressing inner conflicts and fostering empathy and understanding within ourselves, we can prevent these conflicts from escalating into wars between nations. Peace, the speaker argues, is not just the absence of conflict but the presence of understanding and connection.

Goal to achieve peace

Three-step Process

to Understand Peace

Human development and internal peace.

1. Defining what peace is for different people and identifying a common vision.

2. The problem, is what we can learn from all mistakes and conflicts. Confronting our limitations and inner resentment not only on a personal level but also on a social and historical level.

3. Implication to view the world from a peace perspective. Education, on how to understand peace and to make it into a useful tool to overcome fear and hostility. Strengthen culture and the social movement promoting peaceful collaboration.

Peace is about human development and collaboration

Peace is about defining a goal

The goal needs to be mutual and compatible

Think proactive and not reactive

Evaluating once options

Three Levels to Existential Awareness

NOMINAL/Subjective, persona
CONCEPTUAL/Ideas for common ground
EXISTENTIAL/Objective reality

Peace is about finding a common base

Three layers of information.

The nominal - the conceptual - the existential

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World Peace Academy is a project that will follow up on the discussion on peace and human development. We welcome all perspectives with the aim to explore what we as human beings ultimately have in common. By learning from each other we can strengthen the agenda to create a culture of peace. This is important for each person, within each family and each community. We need to define what peace means, what are their obstacles and how to overcome them.

This is of concern not only for the people in government but also for all human beings. So, as well as in all aspects of life, for all of us as we live our lives and try to make a better world. By succeeding we can be happier and have peace in the world.

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Topic 1. Philosophy of Peace

•Exploring universal principles to overcome barriers between science and religion.

What do we mean by Peace? And how does that work with nature and human development? Can nature and science teach us something about peace and co-existence?

Can we reconcile justice, freedom and peace?

Topic 2. Peace and the human mind

•Promoting a peaceful human environment through character education.

Why are there conflicts?

How to overcome depression and anxiety.

Topic 3. Peace and community

•Promoting economic empowerment and social responsibility.

How to overcome conflicts and promote peace in yourself, your family and your community?

Topic 4. Peace and sustainable development

•Saving the planet and building a peaceful environment

How are peace and sustainable development interconnected?

How a peace agenda is important to save the planet and promote a healthy environment?

Topic 5. Education for peace and human rights

• Education and empower the youth to promote equality and social responsibility.

How can the education system be improved to promote peace and democracy?

Topic 6. Culture of Peace

•Intercultural dialogue - overcoming cultural segregation and solving social conflicts.
A proactive agenda for Peace. How the arts and culture affect our worldview. Can we define Common purpose and universal values? How can that be implemented in our society?

Topic 7. Interfaith Dialogue

•Interreligious dialogue - overcoming religious conflict by reinforcing common values. Can an interfaith perspective contribute to strengthening universal values?

How can a dialogue between different religious beliefs contribute to breaking down SOCIAL AND political barriers?

The path to Peace, and the importance of engaging a spiritual perspective on peace.

Representatives from different religions share their faith perspective on peace.

Topic 8. Religion on Peace

•Religious teaching on peace and forgiveness.

What can we learn from religious traditions on peace and overcoming hatred?

What can religions contribute to a peaceful world?

Topic 9. Community development promoting

•The importance of universal values and responsible leadership to strengthen democracy and civil society.

•Minorites' rights and learning to live together.

Representatives from different peace movements share their agenda for peace and how to strengthen democracy and the peace agenda in society.

Topic 10. The peace agenda

•Promoting World Peace, the opportunities, and its challenges.

What is the situation of the peace movement today? How can it become consistent with its aspiration and not be a victim of divisive political tactics? How can it become relevant for the broader society and help to influence education, civil society and the business community? Why freedom and peace depend on a strong culture with free expression without political interference.

Seminare

How an interfaith agenda can lead to peace

Religion has historically had a position to reinforce good values and human cooperation and understanding. The concept of secularism has often led to the religious voice as experiences have become marginalised in society. Thus, it is often regarded as something exclusive and only of private concern. Academic theories with a materialist bias have come to play a larger role in identifying human nature and social values. However, if the religious community could find a common value base, it could then be able to offer more inclusive values that could contribute to a stronger peace agenda within society.

The topic of the nature of values has often come to play an important but also polarizing role. The question is for the religious community in what way. What are those values, how can we understand them, and what role do the religious representatives and communities have in promoting them?

The importance of interfaith

Interfaith dialogue addresses a wide range of issues that are not only significant for religious communities themselves, but also for humanity as a whole. In the pursuit of peace among people, a shared framework of understanding is essential. Interfaith dialogue provides a valuable platform for exploring topics that foster mutual respect, deepen understanding, and help overcome hate, prejudice, and bigotry. Through open and respectful exchange, such dialogue can contribute meaningfully to building more inclusive and peaceful societies.

These are some of the key topics we invite participants to reflect on and discuss during the seminar. Each one offers a pathway to deeper understanding and contributes to the broader vision of peace and cooperation:

An interfaith agenda fosters mutual understanding, shared values, and cooperation across religious boundaries. By emphasising common ground rather than differences, it helps lay a strong foundation for peaceful coexistence, reconciliation, and collective action in response to today’s global challenges.

There is a pressing need to define a common agenda for peace and security—one that is not limited to political frameworks but embraces the social and spiritual dimensions of human life. A comprehensive peace agenda must acknowledge that peace is not merely the absence of war, but a condition that affects every aspect of life: politically, socially, culturally, and spiritually.

To move forward, we need to reflect on the underlying causes of conflict, many of which are rooted in distrust, cultural disconnection, and the erosion of shared values. Understanding these causes can help guide individuals, communities, and institutions toward meaningful and lasting resolution.

Such an agenda must speak to both the spiritual and the physical, addressing not only material needs and governance, but also the inner lives and worldviews. A deeper spiritual outlook may offer tools for healing, empathy, and reconnection, helping to restore trust and build bridges across divides.

At the seminar, representatives from various religious traditions are invited to share their perspectives on peace and social development—contributions that could hopefully help to shape a collective vision for a more peaceful world.

If we understand peace as a collaborative effort grounded in a shared framework, then an important question arises:

Can religious faith, despite doctrinal differences, offer common ground in how we understand human nature and community?

Interfaith dialogue themes that support meaningful peacebuilding

• Religious perspectives on peace and reconciliation

• Common religious values on human nature and dignity

• Cultivating inner peace and a peaceful mind

• The role of faith in promoting peace and social cohesion

• Building a culture of peace in society

• Shared responsibilities for protecting the environment and future generations

The event will consist of three sessions. In each session, a speaker will give a 10-minute presentation based on their area of interest or expertise. Following each presentation, we will engage in an open discussion to reflect on what we can learn from one another. Together, we will explore how different societies can benefit from the values of interfaith dialogue, especially in the context of building a culture of peace.

Please note: Each speaker shares their personal thoughts and perspectives and should not be expected to represent the views of their entire faith tradition. The aim is to foster understanding through individual reflection and dialogue, not to generalise or speak on behalf of entire communities.