Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Jarwan, President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, took part in the conference titled “Strategy to Counter Extremism in the Middle East and Worldwide through Education for Tolerance and a Culture of Peace,” held yesterday at the European Parliament. The event was attended by members of the European Parliament and representatives from the International Parliamentary Alliance for Global Ethics.
In his address, Al Jarwan emphasized the growing global momentum seen through high-level presidential visits and international engagements, describing it as a clear sign of increasing commitment to promoting values of security, peace, and peaceful coexistence.
He stressed the urgent need to implement international resolutions concerning Palestinian territories and to uphold the right of all people to live in dignity and peace—an unwavering priority for the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace.
Highlighting extremism as one of the most serious challenges facing societies today, Al Jarwan pointed out that recent international conflicts have further fueled its spread, making it imperative to strengthen educational and cultural efforts in response.
He underlined that education at all levels serves as a cornerstone in the fight against extremism and shared the Council’s initiatives in this regard. Among them is a specialized Master’s program in Tolerance and Peace Studies, taught across several universities in Europe and the Arab world, aimed at training future experts in peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
Al Jarwan also noted ongoing collaboration with the Arab League to develop a unified Arab strategy for the Alliance of Civilizations, with a particular focus on education and the role of universities in fostering a culture of peace.
He concluded with a call for international cooperation and the use of education as a powerful tool to build more tolerant and stable societies, expressing hope that the conference would succeed in advancing efforts to combat extremism and spread a culture of peace worldwide.
