Dialogue session in Al-Mazar Al-Janoubi discusses ways to curb societal violence
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The Director of Education for Al-Mazar Al-Janoubi District, Dr. Ali Al-Fuqara, inaugurated a dialogue session at Al-Hussainiya Secondary School for Girls titled "Together Towards a Safe Society Free from Violence," which addressed the causes of societal violence, its effects on the individual, family, and society, and ways to curb it by promoting a culture of dialogue and tolerance, and consolidating the values of mutual respect and acceptance of others.
The session emphasized the importance of concerted educational and community efforts in confronting manifestations of violence and raising students' awareness of its dangers and repercussions on social relationships and the school environment, in addition to developing positive communication skills and managing conflicts through civilized methods based on dialogue and understanding.
The session was attended by Dr. Ahmed Al-Tarawneh from Mutah University, Dr. Majed Al-Tarawneh, and the head of the Educational Development Council, Mohammed Al-Tarawneh, where the session addressed a number of issues related to societal violence and the importance of the role of educational institutions in building awareness and promoting positive behaviors among students.
The discussions focused on the importance of purposeful dialogue in addressing disputes and reducing violent behaviors, and the necessity of promoting the values of tolerance, cooperation, and shared responsibility, which contributes to providing a safe and stimulating school environment and reflects positively on the family and society, as well as the importance of educating students on how to deal with conflict situations and rejecting violence in all its forms.
The session witnessed active student participation through awareness and expressive segments aimed at conveying educational messages about the dangers of violence and the importance of rejecting it. Khalid bin Al-Walid Secondary School for Boys provided a distinguished participation through a group of students, while a group of students from Al-Hussainiya Elementary School for Girls presented a theatrical performance that embodied the importance of dialogue and understanding in confronting negative behaviors.
Students from Al-Hussainiya Secondary School for Girls also participated in a dramatic performance that addressed the types and various forms of violence, highlighting its psychological and social effects, and the necessity of confronting it by spreading awareness and promoting a culture of respect and tolerance inside and outside the school.
