Peace Pedagogies in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Theory and Practice in Formal Education (by Larisa Kasumagić-Kafedžić & Sara Clarke-Habibi, Eds.)

Abstract

Humanity has always aspired for peace; across the long tract of time, people continue to strive toward that ideal. Peace is both a necessity and an aspiration, a beacon for humanity’s collective advancement and the progress of civilization. From the ancient thinkers to contemporary visionaries, the pursuit of peace and tranquillity has resonated throughout cultures
and continents. Nevertheless, peace is more than the absence of hostility or the end of wars. Instead, it is the harmonious symphony that resonates when conflicting decisions and ambitions give way to cooperation and mutual respect. Education can help communities construct the mindset and attitude necessary to refrain from future conflicts and  tragedies. It also gives all members of society the knowledge, values, and abilities they need to work together to find constructive solutions to problems and to create societies that are more inclusive, just, and sustainable.