In the heart of Africa, where diverse cultures and religions intertwine, we find a profound opportunity for unity and peace. As we celebrate peace this season, it is good to remind ourselves that Islam and Christianity, two of the continent's major faiths, share core principles that advocate for love, compassion, and respect for one another.
On this year's international Day of Peace, themed "Cultivating the Culture of Peace," we are reminded of our collective responsibility to nurture peace in every corner of our world.
Every year, we observe International Day of Peace Day to reflect on all efforts towards transforming a conflict-habituated system into a peace system where people live peaceably with one another irrespective of their differences. Peace is priceless.
On a day like this, where the world reaffirms her commitment to the ideals of nonviolence while living in peace with one another and with others, I firmly believe humankind can continue to do better in shaping attitudes and behaviours that are fundamental to promoting a culture of peace amongst the peoples of our beautiful planet.
Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa (PROCMURA),
P.O. Box 66099 – 00800 Nairobi
Prof. Saitoti Avenue, Westlands,
Phone: +254 (020) 444 5181 / 445 1342,
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