Jisr Az-Zarqa Celebrates Graduation of Mediators After Basic Course

Jisr Az-Zarqa celebrated the graduation of a group of participants who completed a 60-hour basic mediation course. The ceremony, held at the Nebras Al-Zarqa Community Center, was attended by Judge Abdul Karim Ahmed Abbas of the Sharia Court of Appeal and Dr. Ghazal Abu Raya, who supervised the course. The training covered mediation skills, conflict diagnosis and analysis, the stages of mediation, the role of the mediator, and dialogue management techniques, including practical exercises and simulations of social issues.

The graduating group comprised individuals from diverse professional and social backgrounds within Jisr Az-Zarqa, reflecting the initiative's aim to build broad community partnership and promote a culture of dialogue, mediation, and conflict resolution. Qassem Sawaeed, Director of the Public Security Department in the Jisr Az-Zarqa Local Council, opened the event, welcoming the attendees and thanking Judge Abbas, Local Council Head Murad Amash, Dr. Abu Raya, and Saleh Baqai from the Public Security Authority for their support.

Judge Abbas emphasized the importance of fostering reconciliation and civil peace, promoting mediation as an effective alternative for conflict resolution, and preserving social fabric and family cohesion. He highlighted the role of volunteerism in expressing community belonging and responsibility. Dr. Abu Raya praised the participants' engagement and noted that the course was also a learning experience for him, stressing that mediation is a culture based on listening, respect, dialogue, and shared responsibility.

This initiative extends beyond training, aiming for continuous community engagement. The graduates will participate in community activities to apply their acquired skills in addressing social issues and enhancing dialogue. This practical approach, moving from theory to fieldwork, aligns with the goals of public security to build a cohesive society by strengthening trust, relationships, cooperation, and volunteerism. Participants Saber Shihab, Khalil Sadeq, and Iyad Jarban expressed their gratitude to the organizers and instructors for their professional guidance and support. The activity was funded by the Public Security Department of the Jisr Az-Zarqa Local Council to support community initiatives promoting dialogue, reconciliation, and civil peace.