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 … [Read more...] about ITCJ Intensive Course on Truth‐Seeking: Applications invited from practitioners directly involved in peacebuilding and transitional justice initiatives
Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women 2011/2012
The African Leadership Centre, a joint initiative of King's College London and the University of Nairobi is calling for applications for the Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women for 2011/2012. This Fellowship is an intellectual and financial award to those who have demonstrated obvious … [Read more...] about Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women 2011/2012
USIP’s Free Online Certificate Courses in Peace and Conflict Management
The Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) through its distance learning program provides courses in peace and conflict resolution. Many of these courses are free and they can be easily accessed online. Besides, USIP offers … [Read more...] about USIP’s Free Online Certificate Courses in Peace and Conflict Management
World Humanitarian Day celebrated on 19 August
The World Humanitarian Day was celebrated on 19 August to honor the humanitarian aid works who risk their lives to work for the welfare of the people in the most critical situations. The World Humanitarian Day is commemorated in the memory of Sergio Vieira de Mello, the UN envoy to Iraq, and the … [Read more...] about World Humanitarian Day celebrated on 19 August
USIP Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship Programme
Scholars, policy analysts, policymakers and other experts can apply for the Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship Program. The 2011-2012 fellowship program will begin from October onwards for a period of 10 months and selected fellows will have the opportunity to spend the fellowship period at the … [Read more...] about USIP Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship Programme
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Kenya: Mitigating conflict through peace dividends
For years, banditry, arms smuggling, and a crisis of national identity have prevented members of the same Ogaden clan from reaching peace along the Kenya/Somalia border, but residents on both sides are now taking the first steps towards collaboration. USAID Telling Our Story … [Read more...] about Kenya: Mitigating conflict through peace dividends
Freedom to Create Prize
“The Freedom to Create Prize celebrates the power of art to fight oppression, break down stereotypes and build trust in societies where the social fabric has been ripped apart by conflict, violence and misunderstanding. History shows that prosperous societies are founded upon creativity. Societies … [Read more...] about Freedom to Create Prize
EC Aid to Uprooted People in Indonesia: Call for Proposals
Under the European Commission’s Aid to Uprooted people programme, the projects aim to support sustainable solutions in selected priority areas where uprooted people have not yet reached the recovery phase and constitute the most vulnerable group in economic and socio-political terms. The aim is … [Read more...] about EC Aid to Uprooted People in Indonesia: Call for Proposals
USIP-JR Senior Fellowship
"The Jennings Randolph (JR) Senior Fellowship provides scholars, policy analysts, policy makers, journalists, and other experts with opportunities to spend time in residence at the Institute, reflecting and writing on pressing international peace and security challenges. Senior Fellowships usually … [Read more...] about USIP-JR Senior Fellowship
