Imagine peace education program to resume in Cyprus schools

The Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR) has announced the immediate resumption of the 'Imagine' peace education program following a bilateral agreement between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on November 9, 2026. The program will operate under the auspices of the Technical Committee on Education, aiming to facilitate intercommunal dialogue among students across Cyprus.

Since its inception in 2016 and subsequent placement under the Technical Committee's auspices in October 2017, the initiative has successfully engaged over 9,500 students and 4,500 teachers from both Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities. The project, which received the GENE Global Education Award in 2020/2021, is regularly highlighted in UN Secretary-General reports as a vital mechanism for fostering coexistence.

The AHDR is currently coordinating with the Technical Committee on Education and respective education authorities to finalize logistical arrangements. The association stated that its trainers, educational resources, and the facilities at the Home for Cooperation are fully prepared to support the immediate return of activities within school hours.