Promoting Diversity and Peaceful Coexistence through Digital Media Organized by: Christian Study Centre, Rawalpindi Supported by: Centre for Resource and Facilitation, Pakistan. Venue: Queen's Hotel Sargodha. Reported by: Advocate Sanawar Balam *Chairperson, Centre for Resource and Facilitation, Pakistan Overview: Centre for Resource and Facilitation Pakistan (CRFP), with the support of Christian Study Centre Rawalpindi, conducted a one-day youth training session aimed at equipping young individuals with the knowledge and tools to promote peace, human rights, and interfaith harmony using digital media. The session brought together a diverse group of youth from various faith and ethnic communities with a common purpose: to foster mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and responsible digital engagement in their communities. Objectives: To empower youth with knowledge of human rights and their violations. To provide practical tools for using digital and social media as a means of advocacy. To enhance understanding of digital safety and responsible media use. To promote peacebuilding and interfaith harmony through collaborative civil society action. Sessions & Resource Persons: 🔹 Advocate Sanawar Balam (Chairperson, CRFP) Delivered an insightful session on Human Rights and Their Violations, exploring the critical role of youth in promoting justice and equality. The session highlighted how digital campaigns can be effectively used to amplify marginalized voices and raise awareness of rights-based issues. 🔹 Mr. Basir Nayyar Conducted a highly engaging session on Digital Media and Digital Security, addressing the importance of safe and ethical use of social platforms. Participants were guided on how to protect their digital identity and utilize online tools to spread peace-oriented messages. 🔹 Mrs. Wajahat Led a reflective and inspiring discussion on Promoting Peace and Interfaith Harmony. Her session emphasized the importance of empathy, dialogue, and grassroots peacebuilding efforts in multicultural societies. Key Outcomes: Increased awareness among youth about human rights frameworks and mechanisms. Enhanced capacity to create and manage peace-promoting digital content. Improved understanding of digital security protocols. Strengthened interfaith understanding and cooperation among participants. Way Forward: CRFP plans to: Conduct follow-up workshops with a focus on youth-led social media campaigns. Build a youth digital peace ambassadors network across Punjab. Collaborate with civil society and faith-based organizations to further promote inclusive digital advocacy and interfaith harmony. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Christian Study Centre, Rawalpindi, our guest trainers, and all participants for their active engagement and contribution to this important initiative. Together, we are nurturing a generation committed to peace, rights, and coexistence.
