Aradhiya Khan is a human rights advocate, communications professional, and youth leader working at the intersection of education, empathy, and community care. She currently serves as Communications Manager at Gender Interactive Alliance (GIA) and as a Youth Advisory Member of Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Youth Council. Her work focuses on youth wellbeing, inclusive education, and strengthening social and emotional skills particularly for youth and transgender individuals beyond the classroom.
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In a world where young people are navigating burnout, bullying, climate anxiety, and rising academic pressure, what does it truly mean for a school to teach empathy, belonging, self-awareness, and care? This conversation explores the power of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as a protective buffer, one that supports mental wellbeing while strengthening relationships and community. Our panel will examine how empathy can be taught as a skill: from active listening and kindness to conflict resolution and courageous communication. We’ll look at the collective role that teachers, parents, and institutions play in nurturing emotionally healthy young people, and how intentional SEL practices can help build leadership, agency, and voice, especially for girls, who often face distinct cultural and developmental pressures. Join us as we imagine what an education system rooted in humanity could make possible for the next generation.
