Thinking About Peace Education in Yemen (Joining in-person)

This exploratory research study was conducted in four universities' colleges of education in Yemen, namely the universities in Ade, Taiz, Mukalla and Hodeida. A total of 16 participants from the faculties of these universities have participated in this study. Three research questions guided the study: How educators in colleges of education perceive peace education, tolerance and accepting others? How current conflict impacts education, and what can educators do to support peace? What are the elements of peace education training programs and curricula needed for schools in Yemen?

Dr. Ahmed Atef, Born in Aden, South of Yemen, in 1958. Graduated from Punjab University, India, (B.Sc. 1984) and George Mason University, USA (MEd. in Special Education in 2008 & Ph. D. in International Education & Leadership 2021). Worked as a counselor in the Yemen Embassy, Washington, DC (1994-2000). Has 18 years of experience as a teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools. Currently works as an advisor of the Southern Transitional Council of South Yemen and an educational researcher in a personal capacity.