Before We Label Others: Why Listening Is the First Step Toward Peace By Miko Nakano Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/03/before-we-label-others-why-listening-is-the-first-step-toward-peace/ TOKYO, Japan, Mar 6 2026 (IPS) - Around the world, conflicts often begin not with violence, but with assumptions. When people judge others before understanding them, labels replace dialogue—and division replaces trust. For young people growing up in an increasingly polarized world, learning to listen may be one of the most powerful tools for peace. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.