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Category: Priyankar Upadhyaya

Professor Priyankar Upadhyaya, a globally renowned scholar in peace studies, as the Amrithagiri Chair for World Peace. With influential roles at Banaras Hindu University, MIT World Peace University, and Jawaharlal Nehru University, his work in intercultural dialogue and conflict resolution has shaped global peace initiatives. A distinguished author and thought leader, his expertise strengthens our mission to foster harmony and transformative education.

Priyankar Sir’s Message on World Peace Day

Priyankar Sir’s Message on World Peace Day International Day of Peace, observed annually on September 21, was established by the UN in 1981 to unite humanity in promoting peace above differences and fostering a Culture of Peace worldwide. This year’s theme emphasises that peace is active, shaping our choices, communities, and care for each other […]

Heritage Protection Forintercultural-peace

heritage-protection-for-intercultural-peace The imperatives of heritage protection embedded in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide diverse pedagogical pathways to connect humanity, ecology, and planetary well-being in a mutually enriching way — fully aligned with the UNESCO mandate. Academia, particularly through UNESCO Chairs, holds a unique opportunity to advance a composite model of positive peace — one that integrates […]

Religions for Peace

Religions for Peace Lately, there has been a growing call to harness the constructive role of religion in advancing global peacebuilding and sustainable development. It is often observed that if religion is not part of the solution, it risks becoming part of the problem.  With their moral authority, extensive human networks, and community outreach, religious […]

If goods do not cross borders, soldiers will‍ Peacebuilding through Trade:

If goods do not cross borders, soldiers will‍ Peacebuilding through Trade: Trade and mutual economic interdependence are increasingly recognized as critical avenues for fostering peaceful relations and reducing the likelihood of conflict. The nexus between trade and peace has occupied the attention of statesmen and philosophers for over two millennia, from Pericles and Grotius to […]