WEEK 7

Importance Of Peace
CONTENT
At the end of the topic, the students should be able to;

 State The Importance Of Peace

 Explain Different Ways Of Promoting Peace
Lesson Content

Importance of Peace

Ways Of Promoting Peace in Society

Importance of Peace
The importance of peace in the growth and development of society cannot be over-
emphasized. Below are the reasons why peace must exist in the society.

1. To remove fear and anxiety in the lives of the people.

2. It promotes the progress, growth, and development of society.
3. It brings about happiness and reduces stress in society
4. It promotes tolerance and understanding amongst the people
5. It promotes peaceful co-existence among people
6. It encourages international co-operation and relationship
Ways of promoting peace in the society
For a society to experience peace there are various steps to be taken by individuals
and the government.

Such steps include:

1. Social Justice: For peace to reign in society the rule of law must be strictly
adhered to. Justice should be given, irrespective of the persons involved. There
should be fair play in any judgment and justice should not be denied or
delayed.
2. Human Rights Protection: Members of society must know their rights, their
rights should not be denied. The government should be ready to respect
individual rights to achieve peace in society.
 3. Tolerance:Tolerance is a factor that will promote peace when there is an
understanding amongst people and people are able to accept and understand
each other, peace will reign in such a community.
4. Dialogue:For peace to exist in a society people need to sit together and
dialogue. They should have a round table discussion to solve conflicts and iron
out issues so that peace may reign.
5. Co-operation:People need to work together to achieve their goals and to make
peace, also to understand each other.
6. Resolution:Conflict management and resolutions should be put in place
because it is a means of achieving peace in society.
EVALUATION
 What will you say is the best way to live a peaceful life
 Mention three practices that contribute to peaceful living