The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ), in partnership with the Barcelona
International Peace Resource Center (BIPRC) has announced its third Intensive Course on Truth‐Seeking to be held during September 26 to September 30, 2011 at the Castell de Montjuïc, Spain. The 2011 course will focus on the relationship between peacebuilding and transitional justice by examining the role of truth‐seeking initiatives in ongoing conflict resolution and post‐conflict contexts.
OBJECTIVE
The course seeks to prepare practitioners directly involved in peacebuilding and transitional justice initiatives with the necessary tools to assess the appropriateness of creating a truth commission in the wake of protracted conflict, and how to ensure the design and implementation of such measures are sensitive to contextual realities. The course provides participants with the knowledge required to conceive, implement and engage with the transitional justice policies and programs that increasingly interact with peacebuilding strategies around the world.
TOPICS
ICTJ’s Intensive Course on Truth‐Seeking will discuss truth‐seeking as part of a comprehensive approach to dealing with a history of massive human rights violations. Such an approach aims to build sustainable peace in the aftermath of conflict by strengthening respect for the rule of law, fostering civic trust, and contributing to reconciliation in divided societies.
DATES & LOCATION
This course will be held from September 26 to September 30, 2011 at the Castell de Montjuïc.
The castle, overlooking Barcelona and its harbor, is a majestic 17th century construction with a dramatic history.
PROFILE OF CANDIDATES
The program is primarily targeted at mid]career and senior staff of multilateral agencies, governments, NGOs, foundations, and universities who wish to undertake an intensive course on cutting]edge developments in the expanding and increasingly interrelated fields of peacebuilding and transitional justice. Practitioners directly involved in countries considering the establishment of truth commissions or similar efforts are especially encouraged to apply.
DETAILS & COST
This course will be taught in English and a high proficiency level is required to fully benefit from attendance.
The course fee is 1200 Euros, which includes the cost of accommodation in individual living quarters at the four star Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza, as well as all meals, including daily refreshments; transportation to and from the hotel; and course materials. Limited scholarships are available on a competitive basis.
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