On the occasion of the International Day of Tolerance, the University Psychological Counseling Division organized an educational seminar entitled «A Culture of Tolerance and Rejecting Extremism for a Safe Society», in cooperation with the Scholarships and Cultural Relations Department.

The seminar witnessed two lectures presented by Dr. Iyad Tariq Abdel Majeed and T.A Maryam Imad Shaker from the Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations, which addressed multiple topics that highlight the importance of spreading and promoting a culture of tolerance within the university community.

Dr. Iyad Tariq Abdel Majeed gave a lecture in which he focused on the role of the university in promoting the values of tolerance, stressing that education is one of the most effective areas in consolidating these universal human values, because of its direct impact on building student’s awareness and spreading the culture of peace and coexistence.

The seminar touched on the concepts of peace, brotherhood, love, and rejection of violence, and the necessity of confronting the phenomenon of extremism and removing its roots from the minds of individuals before their behavior, through an effective educational and pedagogical system that contributes to achieving social stability, internal peace, and a sense of security within society.

The seminar addressed the definition of the culture of tolerance as a human principle based on respect for others, acceptance, coexistence, equality, justice, and rejection of fanaticism, in addition to its role in promoting human development, supporting intellectual and civilizational growth, and building bridges of understanding between members of society, while emphasizing that one of the most prominent characteristics of the culture of tolerance is achieving the public interest. The lecturers touched on types of tolerance, including: religious, moral, social, and intellectual tolerance, and its role in building a cohesive and safe society.