… EDUCATION FOR PEACE …
An article from the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico
Promoting a culture of peace within the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos (UAEM) is a fundamental pillar for strengthening coexistence, respect, and non-violence in academic, administrative, and student spaces, said Fernando Mendoza Vergara, head of the Training Department of the Gender, Equality, and Non-Discrimination Unit.
On the occasion of the School Day of Non-Violence and Peace, commemorated on January 29, Fernando Mendoza emphasized that educating for peace in higher education institutions is a shared need for all universities in the country, as these are spaces where professionals and citizens with social responsibility are trained.
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Where is peace education taking place?
Is there progress towards a culture of peace in Mexico?
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Mendoza Vergara explained that UAEM actively participates in generating strategies and tools aimed at reducing and eradicating violence within university spaces, based on the development of skills that allow for the transformation of conflicts through dialogue and peaceful coexistence.
He noted that, at his unit, the training area’s work focuses on fostering educational processes for faculty, administrative staff, academics, and students, with the goal of strengthening relationships based on respect, equality, and human dignity.
The university official emphasized the importance of differentiating concepts such as educating for peace, building peace, and fostering a culture of peace, the latter understood as a set of values, attitudes, and daily practices that guide how people relate to themselves and others. He also highlighted that the university has promoted awareness, visibility, and training campaigns, aligned with regulatory frameworks such as Mexican Standard 025 on Labor Equality and Non-Discrimination. These processes require the commitment of each academic and administrative unit to move toward certification.
He emphasized that many violent behaviors have been normalized within the institutional culture, making awareness-raising crucial for the university community to identify practices that violate the integrity of individuals and to consciously transform them.
Finally, he invited those aspiring to join UAEM to adopt a proactive attitude, respect for diversity, and a commitment to peaceful coexistence, as essential elements for strengthening Morelos’s leading university.
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