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CONTACT - Conflict Transformation Across Cultures
Summer institute and graduate certificate for student and professional peacebuilders, leading to master's degree in conflict transformation. Features distance learning plus summer institute in Vermont.
http://www.sit.edu/contact
Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution
rooted conflict experiences within communities in Canada and abroad. Course schedule, staff, FAQ, and registration form.
http://www.cicr-icrc.ca/
Center for International Conflict Resolution
Founded by Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs to contribute to the resolution of international deadly conflicts through research, teaching, and fieldwork. Opportunities for student involvement, program information, library resources, and staff profiles.
http://www.cicr-columbia.org/
Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies at Fresno Pacific University
Offers education in conflict management and peacemaking leading to the MA degree or graduate certificate. Also offers intervention and consulting services. Purpose and mission, course schedules, syllabi, and events.
http://peace.fresno.edu/
Centre for Peace Studies, Faculty of Humanities, McMaster University
Offers a Combined Honours B.A. in Peace Studies as well as a minor in Peace Studies. Programs and courses, faculty, lectures, and events. Located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
http://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/~peace/
Centre for the Resolution of Conflicts of Nyankunde-Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
governmental forum composed of peace committees in the DRC with a common spirit of sharing in peace and conflict resolution matters. History and vision, values, and strategies.
http://crc-congo.tripod.com/
Conflict Resolution Conferences Worldwide
Upcoming events in peace studies, conflict resolution, and related fields.
http://www.conferencealerts.com/peace.htm
Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford
Largest university peace studies center in the world. Offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees. Course details, department history, staff profiles, publications, newsletter, and online video lectures.
http://www.brad.ac.uk/peace/
Harry S. Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace
Dedicated to fostering peace and advancing cooperation in the Middle East and among the peoples of the world through research, conferences, seminars, fellowships, and the maintenance of close relations with similar institutes abroad. Part of Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Research projects, events and publications, and library and documentation center.
http://truman.huji.ac.il/
Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies
based think tank aims to inform, analyze, and nurture debates on crucial strategic choices affecting South Asia. News, articles, site search, archives, and a debating page.
http://www.ipcs.org/
International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution
solving skills and develop reflective scholars/practitioners.
http://www.tc.edu/icccr/
International Peace Research Institute
Based in Oslo, Norway. Conducts research and education in Conditions of War and Peace; Foreign and Security Policies; Ethics, Norms and Identities; and Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding. News, events, staff, and program information.
http://www.prio.no/
Matsunaga Institute for Peace
Manoa campus in Honolulu. Designed to explore, develop and share knowledge of peace through teaching, research, publication, and public service. studies. Publications, activities, courses, and contact information.
http://www.peaceinstitute.hawaii.edu/
Peace First
Program uses cooperative games and community service activities to empower elementary school students to be peacemakers. History of organization, program model, FAQ, and call for volunteers.
http://www.peacefirst.org/
Peace Polls for Conflict Resolution
Uses public opinion polls and surveys for conflict analysis, prevention and resolution, negotiations and peace making. Research papers, questionnaires and reports from Northern Ireland, the Balkans and Middle East.
http://www.peacepolls.org/
Peace Research Foundation
Nonprofit educational organization dedicated to the creation, application, and dissemination of a body of knowledge concerning the subject of peace. Mission statement, events, and volunteer opportunities form.
http://www.peaceresearchfoundation.org/
Peace and Conflict Monitor
The magazine based at the UN University for Peace. Covers news and features dealing with all aspects of peace and violent conflict issues worldwide.
http://www.monitor.upeace.org/
Pearson Centre
profit organization whose mandate is to support Canada's contribution to international peace and security through education, training, and research. Includes course descriptions, services offered, and support for current missions.
http://www.pearsoncentre.org/
Professors World Peace Academy
profit educational organization founded to support the academic community's role in the pursuit of world peace. Organizes conferences and publishes books and the International Journal on World Peace. News and announcements. Membership, subscription, and book order forms.
http://www.pwpa.org/
Program for Contemporary Silk Road Studies
Main activity of the Program is research on the conflicts, causes of conflicts, and management and prevention of conflicts in the Silk Road Area, also incorporating the project "Conflict Management in Northeast Asia".
http://www.silkroadstudies.org/
Scenorama Studios
Creates online simulations to enable students to test a variety of responses to conflict situations to gain insights about the nature of conflict and the process for resolving difficult conflicts. Mission, features, and player and instructor requirements.
http://www.scenorama.com/
Social Justice and Peace Studies at King's University College
year BA program at the University of Western Ontario encourages critical reflection on structural injustices locally and globally and calls for social action to transform the world in the interests of equity and the pursuit of peace.
http://www.kings.uwo.ca/academics/interdisciplinary-programs/social-justice-and-peace-studies/
Space for Peace
A campaign to provide peace education resources and facilitate contact among activists.
http://www.spaceforpeace.net/
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
Institute conducting research on questions of conflict and cooperation with the aim of contributing to an understanding of the conditions for peaceful solutions of international conflicts and for a stable peace.
http://www.sipri.org/
The Five College Program in Peace and World Security Studies
Multidisciplinary educational endeavour of the Five College Consortium of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. News and events, publications, and information for students and faculty.
http://pawss.hampshire.edu/
The Fund For Peace
Mission is to prevent war and alleviate the conditions that cause war. Promotes education and research for practical solutions. History of Fund, position statements, news, resources, and details on research and advocacy programs.
http://www.fundforpeace.org/
The Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame
Conducts educational, research, and outreach programs on international peace and sponsors major conferences, lectures, visiting fellows programs, and research projects. Program history and description, admission FAQ, course list, publications, and career resources.
http://kroc.nd.edu/
The Lion and the Lamb Peace Arts Center of Bluffton College
cultural understanding, and nonviolent responses to conflict with an emphasis on these themes for children. Resources, bibliographies, events, and contact information.
http://www.bluffton.edu/lionlamb/
The University for Peace
Currently engages in teaching and research. Features mission statement, faculty, information for prospective students and a description of the research activities.
http://www.upeace.org/
Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research
Mission is peace. Tools are new ideas, listening, research, mitigation, education, and advocacy. Its Peace Training Network offers lectures and training in areas from advanced theories to practical skills. Forums, articles, news, and links.
http://www.transnational.org/
Wisconsin Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies
Dedicated to encouraging and legitimizing teaching and research on the roots of violence, national and global security issues. Includes list of events and publications.
http://www.uwsp.edu/history/wipcs/