Webinar on “Planning for Peace” by CHCS
Compassion is a value deeply cherished by XIM University and deeply rooted in Indian cultural traditions. At a time when humanity is facing growing social, environmental, economic, and geopolitical uncertainties, there is a pressing need to reaffirm such values and reflect on our shared responsibilities towards one another and our communities..!
The Centre for Humanities and Compassion Studies (CHCS) is organising a webinar on “Planning for Peace: Building Compassionate and Reconciled Local Communities”,
Saturday, 26 September 2026 , 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
The webinar will explore how, in an age of rising global uncertainties and social divisions, local communities can become important spaces for building peace through compassion, dialogue, inclusion, reconciliation, and collective action. The discussion will also reflect on the broader connections between peacebuilding, social responsibility, ethics, citizenship, and community engagement.
Speakers:
Mr. Frank Dhondt
Convenor, Planners for Peace
Former Secretary General, International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP)
Dr. Kavita Arora
Professor, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi
Researcher on peacebuilding through community engagement