Noman Sajjad, a Global UGRAD alumnus and a Peace Practitioner by profession, represented Pakistan at the 2023 Notre Dame Student Peace Conference on April 14-15, 2023. This year’s conference marked the first in-person gathering since 2019 and centers around the theme “Voices: Naming War, Speaking Peace.”
Noman’s presentation titled “Indigenous Peacebuilding: Approaches for Peacebuilding, Social Cohesion, and Reconciliation” focused on how peacebuilders create and implement peace interventions, theories of change, and approaches to establishing a peace narrative among communities for social cohesion. His research and insights in the interdisciplinary field of peace studies were among the 40 student presenters from 18 universities worldwide.
As a current Master’s student in Peace Studies and Conflict Studies at the University of Waterloo, Canada, Noman has a strong passion for promoting peace and creating meaningful change through his work. This opportunity to present at the Notre Dame Peace Conference allowed Noman to share his expertise and knowledge with others who share his commitment to peacebuilding.
The Notre Dame Peace Conference provides a unique platform for scholars and practitioners in the field of peace studies to share their ideas, experiences, and perspectives. Noman’s selection as a presenter is a testament to his exceptional work in the field and his potential to inspire others to contribute to building a more peaceful world.
