The 23rd Peer Mediation Project Accreditation Ceremony

Event Highlights

HKFWS held The 23rd Peer Mediation Project Accreditation Ceremony on July 6, 2024, at Kiangsu-Chekiang College (Kwai Chung). We were honoured to have Mr. Paul Lam, SBS, SC, JP, the Secretary for Justice, as our guest of honour. During the ceremony, apart from commending the peer mediators and participating schools that have actively promoted a harmonious school culture, there were alsopeer mediators from 20 secondary schools attended and shared their experiences and insights on promoting peer mediation.

Mr. Paul Lam, SBS, SC, JP, the Secretary for Justice and the guest of honour, expressed his hope that students who completed the peer mediator training and engaged in the mediation education activities would learn active listening and demonstrate empathy. He also emphasised the importance of resolving conflicts peacefully, not only within their birth families but also when they venture into society, and encouraged them to continue embodying the spirit of mediation to create a better and more harmonious society.

Since 2001, HKFWS Youth Services has been implementing the "Peer Mediation Project" which focuses on schools and has successfully served over 210 primary and secondary schools as well as tertiary institutions. We are proud to have trained more than 8,000 students as "Peer Mediators."