The President said that without a serious, firm and coherent commitment to essentially educating the people and youth, there will be no peace, adding that every member of society must contribute to this.
He considered that African countries face the challenge of searching for new models and increasing respect for difference to build societies that are increasingly immune to violence.
In this sense, he stated that promoting a culture of peace means valuing teamwork, respecting differences and valuing diversity, and therefore inclusion is a relevant issue.
He stressed the need to hear all voices and take into account all social segments, and considered it necessary to work on public policies that establish a culture of peace and give real opportunities for young people to participate in society.
Lourenço commented that the African Forum for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence is being held in a country that has drawn many lessons from nearly three decades of conflict, including the importance of peace, harmony and peaceful coexistence for Africa’s development. his mom.
He stressed that only with peace can poverty be confronted.
During the opening ceremony, Angolan Minister of State for Social Affairs, Dalva Ringoti, affirmed the commitment of African governments, peoples and nations to peace.
He stressed that we are fully aware that it constitutes a basic condition for progress and integration in Africa, as well as achieving other goals such as food sustainability and women’s empowerment.
He also highlighted the biennial’s status as a space for reflection and building dialogue between generations.
Meanwhile, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, referred to the various conflicts that are still ongoing on the continent, such as the situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Sudan, in Libya, and the recent situation in Africa. Coups.
He stressed the need to educate new generations in the culture of peace, as it is the safest way to avoid the aggravation of war and the violation of international humanitarian law, as is currently happening in Gaza.
Deputy Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Xing Zhou, stressed the importance of the event in Luanda and called for building peace on the continent through education and culture.
The Luanda Biennale runs until November 24, and puts youth at its heart.
Various figures are participating in the meeting, including the President of Cape Verde, José María Neves, and the President of Sao Tome and Principe, Carlos Vila Nova; As well as the Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea, Manuela Roca Botti, and the Vice President of Namibia, Nangolo Mbumba.
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