27/11/2025
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The Department of Political Studies of Mindanao State University โ Marawi City successfully conducted its academic symposium titled โGlobal Peace & Humanitarian Actions: Principles, Realities, & Reformsโ at the MSU International Convention Center. The event served as a vital platform for scholarly dialogue, drawing together academics, practitioners, students, and peace advocates to examine contemporary issues surrounding global conflict, humanitarian norms, and peacebuilding frameworks.
The Department extends its profound appreciation to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Minerva-Saminah M. Naga, who graced the event and delivered a compelling opening message. Her remarks provided a principled framing of the symposium, emphasizing the Universityโs longstanding commitment to peace education, humanitarian action, and evidence-based discourse.
Deep gratitude is likewise conveyed to the distinguished speakers whose expertise enriched the intellectual landscape of the symposium:
๐Dr. Zainal Kulidtod,JD, who discussed โFrom Principles to the Battlefield: Understanding International Humanitarian Law and the Changing Nature of War.โ His presentation underscored the evolving challenges of IHL in an era of technological transformation and shifting modes of warfare.
๐Prof. Bai Putri Morayah A. Amil, SCL, JD, who delivered a lecture on โWomen, War, and Peace: Rethinking Gender Roles in Global Conflict and Humanitarian Actions.โ Her insights highlighted gender as an essential dimension in conflict analysis and peacebuilding.
๐Mr. Nohman Khalil, who presented โLocal Peacebuilding: Lessons on Civilian Protection and Humanitarian Norms from Peacebuilding Work in the Global South.โ His talk emphasized ground-level experiences and community-centered approaches to sustaining peace.
The Department of Political Studies also acknowledges the unwavering support of the Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Dr. Monaimah G. Manabilang, whose guidance continues to strengthen the departmentโs academic initiatives. Appreciation is further extended to the faculty members of the department for their collaborative effort in planning and organizing the event, ensuring its smooth and meaningful implementation.
The Department likewise recognizes the contributions of the Association of Political Science Students (APSS) for their active involvement in event coordination and support. Finally, gratitude is expressed to all students and participants whose engagement enriched the discussions and reinforced the Universityโs collective commitment to advancing peace and humanitarian understanding.
Through this symposium, the Department of Political Studies reaffirms its dedication to fostering rigorous scholarship, critical dialogue, and informed action in pursuit of sustainable peace at the local, national, and global levels.
