Mahama says education drives justice and peace, Doha Forum
President John Mahma urged the global community to recognise education as a cornerstone of justice, social equity and lasting peace during his address at the 2025 Doha Forum.
He argued that justice extends far beyond courtrooms, finding its truest expression in classrooms where young minds are nurtured.
“Justice is not only delivered in the courtrooms,” Mahma said. “Justice lives in the classrooms; it is found in a moment a child learns to read, in a moment a young woman discovers her talent for science, in a moment a displaced child finds safety and hope in a school, in a moment a teacher inspires courage in a new generation.”
The former president emphasised that building a more peaceful, equitable and resilient world requires education to be treated as both a foremost investment and a bold moral commitment.
Drawing on a vivid metaphor, he added: “Knowledge is like a garden; if it is not cultivated, it cannot be harvested. Let us cultivate the seeds of justice through education, especially in times of crisis, so that the harvest may be peace, prosperity and a shared humanity.”
Mahma stressed that education equips young people to navigate contemporary global challenges, from climate shocks and digital disruptions to active civic participation and peaceful coexistence.
He called for deliberate investments that enable children, particularly those from marginalised or crisis‑affected communities, to realise their potential and contribute meaningfully to society.
By linking education with justice, Mahma framed learning as a transformative tool capable of fostering opportunity, equality and shared humanity for current and future generations. “Creating a more peaceful, equitable, and resilient world requires that education be our most significant investment and our boldest commitment,” he concluded.
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