Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Sherif Khater, President of Mansoura University, and the leadership of Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, and under the supervision of Eng. Mohamed Taha El-Rashidi, First Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education in Dakahlia, the General Administration of Environmental Projects, led by Eng. Sherif Fawzy, General Director, along with his team, organized an awareness seminar titled “Nonviolence: Our Path to Peace”, in cooperation with the Dakahlia Directorate of Education, represented by the Department of Activities and Services under the supervision of Dr. Hazem El-Alfi, General Director of Services, Dr. Gamila Massad, Director of the Activities Department, and Mr. Abdel Ghany Ghazy, General Supervisor of Social Education.
The event took place at Al-Shaheed Moqaddam Ahmed Hussein Language School on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence.

The seminar was attended by Mr. Adel Fouad, Director General of the East Mansoura Educational Administration, a number of directors from the Directorate of Education and the East Administration, and Ms. Sahar Abdel Latif, the school principal, along with distinguished guests and participants.

Prof. Dr. El-Sayed El-Eisawy, Professor of Sports Psychology at the Faculty of Sport Sciences, Mansoura University, delivered a lecture on the phenomenon of violence in its various forms, explaining that it includes domestic, psychological, physical, and verbal violence, all of which pose threats to family and societal stability.
He noted that domestic violence leaves deep psychological scars on children, while psychological and verbal violence are among the most dangerous types due to their hidden yet lasting effects. He also discussed physical violence as the most visible and harmful form.

Dr. El-Eisawy emphasized that the causes of violence vary — including family-related factors such as poor communication and improper upbringing, social factors like poverty and unemployment, and school-related factors such as corporal punishment and bullying.
He stressed that combating violence requires the cooperation of the family, school, and community, with a focus on proper upbringing, psychological counseling programs, awareness development, and emotional regulation. He also called for strict legislation and the promotion of a culture of tolerance and mutual respect to build a safe and balanced society.

On her part, Prof. Dr. Samah Khamees, Professor of Education at the Faculty of Early Childhood Education, discussed violence from an educational perspective, emphasizing the importance of instilling values of compassion, dialogue, and cooperation from early childhood. She explained that a child learns behavior from their environment, including family and educational surroundings.
She stressed that prevention begins in childhood through positive role models, encouraging healthy emotional expression, and avoiding harsh punishment or neglect, as sound upbringing forms the foundation of a balanced personality capable of rejecting violence and interacting positively with others.

At the conclusion of the visit, Eng. Sherif Fawzy expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation to all attendees for their warm reception and excellent organization, affirming the importance of cooperation between students and teachers to achieve greater excellence and success.