PEOPLE'S MOVEMENT FOR PEACE

The People’s Movement for Peace (PMP), Kannur District Committee, successfully organized a Peace Gathering and Leaders’ Meeting at the Kannur Chamber of Commerce Hall on 22 July 2026. The programme brought together peace activists, leaders, and well-wishers committed to strengthening peace, harmony, and peaceful coexistence in society. The gathering also marked the culmination of the month-long membership drive undertaken by the organization. For the past ten years, the People’s Movement for Peace has been actively working to promote peace, social harmony, mutual understanding, and non-violence in society. The programme provided an opportunity to reflect on the organization’s journey and to discuss its future direction and priorities.

Prominent Gandhian and internationally recognized peace activist Dr. P. V. Rajagopal (Rajaji) and Fr. Dr. Scaria Kalloor participated in the programme and shared thought-provoking insights on peacebuilding, social transformation, and the role of citizens in creating a more peaceful society. Their reflections and experiences added depth to the discussions and inspired participants to strengthen their commitment to peace and non-violence. As the organization celebrates its 10th anniversary, special emphasis was given to the need to bring more women and young people into the field of peacebuilding. The meeting discussed ways to encourage their active participation and explored the possibility of designing programmes and initiatives that would meaningfully engage and inspire them.

The leaders’ meeting also served as a platform to discuss and plan future peacebuilding activities. Participants emphasized the importance of strengthening social harmony, building bridges among different sections of society, and creating greater opportunities for dialogue and peaceful engagement. The discussions opened new avenues for coordinating and expanding the organization’s peace initiatives in the coming days. The successful completion of the Peace Gathering and Leaders’ Meeting reaffirmed the People’s Movement for Peace’s continued commitment to building a society rooted in peace, harmony, dialogue, coexistence, and non-violence. The organization expressed its heartfelt gratitude to all peace-loving individuals, leaders, and well-wishers who participated and contributed to making the programme a success. The gathering concluded with renewed enthusiasm and a shared commitment to carrying forward the mission of peace, strengthening the movement’s initiatives, and encouraging greater participation of young people and women in peacebuilding efforts.