Peace Education and Gender in Africa: Reflection on the work of Dr. Betty Reardon
Imoh, Colins Edozie (2019) In Exploring Betty A. Reardon’s Perspective on Peace Education: Looking Back, Looking Forward. Springer Press.
Dr Colins Imoh is passionate about social action, sustainable development, nonviolent movement, peace education, diversity, and peacebuilding.
He is a practitioner and scholar. He taught peace studies at the University of Toledo, and California State University, Sacramento. He is Quality Matters certified online course designer, instructor and peer reviewer. (https://www.qualitymatters.org/Home | Quality Matters)
Professionally, he obtained his doctoral degree from the University of Toledo, USA, exploring the application of the capability approach developed by Amartya Sen in conflict prevention. An MA in Conflict Transformation and Organizational Leadership from Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, USA and an MPhil in Environmental Management and Sustainability from the University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa. He holds a graduate certificate in Advanced Study of Nonviolent Conflict from the Fletcher School, Tufts University, Boston, USA.
He was the pioneer coordinator of the Africa Network of Young Peace Builders, a strong network of about 200 youth-based organizations and individuals involved in Peacebuilding, human rights and good governance working from the UNOY Peacebuilders Foundation International Secretariat in the Netherlands.
He served as the Partners for Peace (P4P) Project Manager, a network whose mission is to build social capital around peacebuilding. P4P is an initiative of Chevron Inc, USA. Prior to working as P4P Manager, he was the Director of the Centre for Social Transformation and Human Development (CHDST). He coordinated various peace & civic education programs in the communities, including the weekly live Radio programme on democracy, good governance, human rights, peace & development.
He is on the editorial board of the Journal of Peace Education, In Factis Pax Journal of Peace Education and Social Justice, and the Frontiers in Political Science Journal -Peace and Democracy Section.
He is an Advisory Board Member of the International Institute for Peace Education (IIPE), a member of the One Humanity Institute's board of experts, an International Steering Committee Member and Secretary of the African Peace Fellows Board of California State University, Sacramento, and a Member of the International Consultancy Panel of the Mediators Beyond Borders, among others.
He has written articles and book chapters in his areas of interest.
My research interests are focused on examining the relationship between peacebuilding, democratisation, diversity, and inclusion. I explore the nuanced interplay between these concepts to contribute to a deeper understanding of society's complex challenges. Specifically, my research seeks to shed light on how these factors intersect and how they can be leveraged to promote positive change, specifically in the global south.
Through rigorous analysis and a commitment to sound methodology, I strive to make meaningful contributions to international development, international relations, peace and conflict studies. The core focus of my inquiry is a profound exploration of the relationship between justice, peace, and democracy.
Democracy, as a political ideal, calls for self-determination and establishing public forums and participatory governance systems where the public can exercise their reason. As the essence of social development, people must be active participants in the justice process rather than passive recipients. They must be empowered and allowed to make decisions. This inquiry seeks to identify civic and peacebuilding strategies that align with this ethical framework.
To further our understanding of these complex and interconnected issues, I am exploring the following research questions:
Expanding on the Relationship Between Peacebuilding, Democratisation, and Diversity:
Exploring the Impact of Global Dynamics on Local Peacebuilding Efforts:
Additional Research Questions:
My research has the potential to inform policy decisions, inspire social change, and ultimately contribute to a more just, inclusive, equitable, and peaceful future.
Earlier, at the Centre for Inclusion and Diversity (CfID), I conducted extensive research on critical issues related to social integration, inclusion, and diversity. Through my research, I have gained a deeper understanding of the determinants of residential and school segregation, the impact of segregation on individual outcomes such as poverty, education, and employment, and the factors that contribute to the under-reporting of hate crimes.
My research has shed light on the harmful effects of school segregation on student attitudes and academic achievement. I have identified the causal links between school segregation, school resources, and academic achievement through my work. I also examined the impact of segregation on student behaviour, including their choice of friends.
My research findings have important implications for policy and decision-making. By providing evidence-based insights into the priority areas of social integration, inclusion, and diversity, my research can inform the development of more effective strategies and programs to promote social cohesion, combat segregation, and prevent hate crimes. Overall, my research at CfID has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of these critical issues.
I am committed to continuing to conduct research that will contribute to creating a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable society.
Imoh, Colins Edozie (2019) In Exploring Betty A. Reardon’s Perspective on Peace Education: Looking Back, Looking Forward. Springer Press.
imoh Colins Edozie (2018) In Peace & Conflict Resolution in Africa: A Reader. Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
Imoh, C.E., Gerson, J., Jeff Warnke, J., and Snauwaert, D. (2019) The Future of Nonviolence Multi-disciplinary conference. NA
Imoh Colins Edozie (2018) Exploring the Lessons, Challenges and Opportunities of African Peace & Security. na
Imoh Colins Edozie (2017) Peace & Conflict Resolution in Africa/Diaspora, 25 Years Later: Lessons, Best Practices, and Opportunities. . na
Imoh Colins Edozie (2017) American Educational Studies Association (AESA). NA
Colins Imoh (2024) In Factis Pax: Journal of Peace Education and Social Justice.
Imoh Colins Edozie (2017) In Factis Pax. Volume 11 Number 2 (2017): 172-194