Teaching and Learning of History for Peace

Doing History

History for Peace is undertaking a new public history initiative with interactive sessions and workshops on the historical craft. This public history series aims to take conversations about history outside the classroom, to expand the consciousness of citizens and to create a critical public sphere.

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The world of art is not restricted to simply art for art’s sake. Work is being done in this field-work that can be used by educators within the classroom and without.

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Lesson Ideas

A space for teachers to share and discuss interesting, innovative and creative lesson ideas related to the teaching of history.

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Teaching History for Peace

The overarching goal of education for peace is to raise awareness and take action to liberate our schools and consequent cultures from...

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Teaching the Constitution: Caste Bias and Discrimination in Everyday Life - A Lesson Plan

This lesson plan was introduced to 28 teachers from ICSE and CBSE schools based in Kolkata at a History for Peace workshop on June 28,...

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Teaching the Indian Constitution: Fundamental Rights, Resistance and the AFSPA - A Lesson Plan

A lesson plan on teaching the constitution, focussing especially on AFSPA and fundamental rights.

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Sifting Fact From Fiction

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On History and Literature – Bulandshahr | 17, 18 November 2025

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What is History - Regional Conference, Chandigarh

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On History and Literature. 24, 25, 26 July 2025

Tollygunge Club, Calcutta

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Conferences

History for Peace is a network of educators and members of civil society in the subcontinent.

The project serves as a platform for discussion, debate and the exchange of ideas pertaining to teaching and learning of history for peace and understanding.

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Discussions

Groups

History for Peacedf
Public·4 members

Rethinking Never Again
Private·10 members

Reflection and Resistance: Poetry for Peace
Private·8 members

The Curriculum and the History Teacher
Private·22 members

Disease and Suffering: Afterthoughts
Private·6 members

Plan your own History book!
Private·12 members

Events

Sat, 28 Feb
Thinking About the Indian Constitution
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28 Feb 2026, 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Dharam Bhawan, C-13, near Gurudwara Rd, South Extension I, Housing Society, Delhi 110049, India
An interactive session with Gautam Bhatia 28 February 2026 | 5 – 7:30 p.m. C-13 Dharam Bhawan, South Extension I, Housing Society, Delhi 110049 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/57u2uwcy
Sat, 31 Jan
इतिहास लेखन और लोकस्मृति (History-Writing and Popular Memory)
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31 Jan 2026, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dharam Bhawan, C-13, near Gurudwara Rd, South Extension I, Housing Society, Delhi 110049, India
31 January, 2026 | C-13 Dharam Bhawan, South Extension I, Delhi 110049 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Facilitated by Aparna Vaidik | Reg: https://forms.gle/UcEw3on71icY4pFY8
Tue, 27 Jan
Indian History: Thali by Thali
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27 Jan 2026, 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Bengaluru, 262, Kamaraj Rd, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560042, India
The Historically Tempered Collective, INTACH Bengaluru and History for Peace presents a panel discussion and Workshop | 27th of January, 2026 | Sabha Bangalore | Workshop from 3 p.m and Panel Discussion from 6 p.m. Click here to register for the workshop: https://forms.gle/Uiko8c5ZuEZfHDHX9
Wed, 19 Nov
Sifting Fact from Fiction | Professional Development Course 2025
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19 Nov 2025, 8:30 am – 20 Nov 2025, 4:00 pm
Shiv Nadar School Noida, Plot No. SS -1, Noida-Greater Noida Expy, Chhaprauli Bangar, Sector 168, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201304, India
19, 20 November, 2025 | 08:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Shiv Nadar School, Noida Register at: https://forms.gle/NXjXKyULn78bjb2Q8
Thu, 24 Jul
On History and Literature: Annual Conference 2025
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24 Jul 2025, 9:00 am
Calcutta
24, 25, 26 July 2025 | Calcutta https://tinyurl.com/yrjfr8jz
Thu, 26 Jun
Re-thinking 'Never Again'
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26 Jun 2025, 8:00 am – 27 Jun 2025, 3:30 pm
Bengaluru, Survey No. 1 & 31, Govindapura, behind Yelahanka Air Force Base, BSF Campus, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560064, India
A Conference on Memory, History & Pedagogy A powerful two-day conference where educators, historians, and peacebuilders explore the meaning and urgency of “Never Again” in today’s world. DETAILS HERE: https://www.historyforpeace.pw/post/re-thinking-never-again