HWPL workshop explores ethics, AI, global cooperation

PEACE IN MEDIA The HWPL Workshop tackles peace journalism, especially in the digital age. IMAGE FROM HWPL

THE Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light (HWPL) International Workshop on Peace Journalism Studies brought together journalists, scholars, and peace practitioners to explore how peace journalism can help address global challenges such as misinformation and conflict in an era of rapid digital transformation.

Under the theme of "Transforming Conflict through AI (artificial intelligence) and Cultural Understanding," a key focus of the workshop was the growing impact of AI on journalism.

The event also featured discussions centered on the recent publication, "Peace Journalism Studies (2024)." The journal highlights peace journalism's potential to foster reconciliation and cross-cultural understanding.

From the Philippines, Musa Damao, executive director of Bangsamoro Dialogue for Peace and Justice Inc., highlighted how peace journalism supports the Bangsamoro peace process. He advocated for integrating peace education into school curricula and highlights how morally grounded journalism can contribute to lasting peace and development.

The workshop also aligned with HWPL's broader peace initiatives, particularly the "Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War" (DPCW). Article 10 of the DPCW, "Spreading a Culture of Peace," emphasizes the role of media in promoting harmony. HWPL continues to advocate for journalism that contributes to a more peaceful and inclusive society.

The event concluded with a call for stronger collaboration among journalists, academics, and peace builders, reaffirming a shared commitment to ethical and thoughtful journalism in a rapidly evolving media environment.