Six-Day Online Peace Studies Program 'Peace Studies for the Present and Future' Conducted
Five parties, including Professor Kyoko Okumoto, conducted a six-day online peace studies program in March 2026 to teach conflict theory and practice to youth.
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Five parties, including Kyoko Okumoto (Osaka Jogakuin University), Yuko Takabe (Meisei University), Kadokawa Dwango Gakuen, NPO Terra Renaissance, and NPO PEACE DAY, jointly held an online peace studies program titled "Peace Studies for the Present and Future" from March 3 to March 18, 2026.
Offered free of charge over six days, the program provided students from N High School, S High School, R High School, and N Junior High School the opportunity to learn about the concept of positive peace and the mechanisms of violence and conflict embedded in daily life. Amidst ongoing global armed conflicts, the initiative aims to help students grasp the structural commonalities between international conflicts and personal disputes, thereby cultivating the capacity for social contribution.
The instructors included Professor Kyoko Okumoto, Professor Yuko Takabe, and members from Terra Renaissance, such as founder Masaya Onimaru. Looking forward, the organizers plan to deepen and expand the program, aiming to build a sustainable network for peace education.
Offered free of charge over six days, the program provided students from N High School, S High School, R High School, and N Junior High School the opportunity to learn about the concept of positive peace and the mechanisms of violence and conflict embedded in daily life. Amidst ongoing global armed conflicts, the initiative aims to help students grasp the structural commonalities between international conflicts and personal disputes, thereby cultivating the capacity for social contribution.
The instructors included Professor Kyoko Okumoto, Professor Yuko Takabe, and members from Terra Renaissance, such as founder Masaya Onimaru. Looking forward, the organizers plan to deepen and expand the program, aiming to build a sustainable network for peace education.
FAQ
オンライン平和学プログラム「今と未来をつくる平和学」とは何ですか？
紛争地での課題解決ノウハウや平和学の専門知見を活かし、日常の対立から紛争までを理論と実践の両面から学ぶ、オンライン形式の無料プログラムです。
プログラムはいつ実施されましたか？
2026年3月3日（火）から3月18日（水）までの全6日間で実施されました。
対象者は誰ですか？
学校法人角川ドワンゴ学園N高等学校・S高等学校・R高等学校、およびN中等部の所属生徒を中心に実施されました。
主催者は誰ですか？
奥本京子（大阪女学院大学）、高部優子（明星大学）、認定NPO法人テラ・ルネッサンス、認定NPO法人PEACE DAYの5者（機関）が共同で実施しました。
今後の展望はどのようなものですか？
平和をつくる力を若い世代が身につけられる社会の実現を目指し、中長期的にプログラムの深化・拡充、対象拡大、ネットワーク構築を進める予定です。