On Sunday, the Central Darfur Emergency Rooms Coordination Council, with support from the Darfuri Community Platform, organized a workshop on community dialogue, peacebuilding, and rejecting hate speech. The workshop was attended by a number of community actors and leaders, including women and youth.
The workshop discussed issues related to the reality of the community amid the effects of the conflict, including peacebuilding and community reconciliation, the risks posed by hate speech, rumors, and misinformation, as well as ways to rebuild relationships and strengthen trust among different components of the community.
Participants discussed practical mechanisms to limit the spread of rumors and misinformation, emphasizing the importance of verifying information before sharing it and promoting positive discourse that supports peaceful coexistence and helps reduce tensions and social divisions.
The workshop also featured discussions and contributions on the role of community leaders, women, and youth in supporting peace, promoting reconciliation, and resolving disputes through peaceful means.
Speaking to Mashaweer, Mohamed Adam Musa, a member of the Central Darfur Emergency Rooms Coordination Council, said that “continuing such dialogue spaces and expanding the participation of different segments of society represent an important step toward rebuilding trust, strengthening social cohesion, promoting a culture of peace and tolerance, and rejecting hatred.”
Meanwhile, Marwa Suleiman, one of the workshop participants, told Mashaweer that peacebuilding is a shared responsibility, and that confronting hate speech and rumors begins with individuals and communities through responsible communication, dialogue, respect for others, and joint efforts toward a more cohesive and peaceful society.
