Issue #49 - November 2007
Youth "Journalists" Bring Hope in the Present Szia! Namaste! Hello! As alumni of Teachers College Peace Education program (2000-2002) and former Program Director of the Hague Appeal for Peace Global Campaign for Peace Education (2003-2005), it is a pleasure to share news from my work with educators and youth in Eastern Europe and India over the past several months.
From May to September 2007, I was Camp Director for "Teaching Tolerance through English" Summer Camp, an initiative of the Foundation for Democratic Youth and the United States Embassy Regional English Language Office in Budapest, Hungary. Fifteen educators and seventy-five youth ages 12-15 came from Croatia, Hungary, Kosovo, Montenegro, Romania, and Serbia for 2 weeks in Balatonlelle, Hungary. From September to November 2007, I designed and instructed "Media Literacy & Social Responsibility," a course for 40 students aged 13-14 analyzing different forms of media through a human rights perspective at Eklavya School in Ahmedabad, India. We also went on a camp program in Kutch in the region of Gujarat.
The two areas in Hungary and India were quite distinct. Balatonlelle is the largest lake in Central Europe, a picturesque area
 known for its varied water recreation. Kutch is a desert (called Rann) and receives less than 25 cm of rain annually. During monsoon season, Kutch floods and turns into an island! Swimming is uncommon here, because of the extremely high salt content in the water. Hungarian cuisine includes hearty, meat dishes, while Indian fare is spicy and often vegetarian. Still, the groups had things in common. The countries involved shared histories of civil unrest and modern societies that remain segregated on the basis of ethnicity, religion and class. Both programs brought youth to new environments to engage with peers and societies about personal and social issues. We spent time with each other and local villagers learning about each others' way of life and celebrating together through native song and dance. Eastern European and Indian youth expressed similar questions, concerns and enthusiasm for things from matters of love to the band, Green Day. We learned about individuals who had positively impacted society nationally and internationally and how we could give back to our own communities. One significant way we showed how to contribute to the betterment of our societies was to become "responsible journalists."
One night at camp in Hungary, the youth went to the circus and came back skeptical of fair treatment of the elephants. They researched animal rights advocates, returned to the circus to inquire with administration and interviewed fellow campers to gather their opinions. They developed an article and produced a Camp Journal. This journal also included a multi-lingual dictionary inspired by their curiosity in getting to know one another.
Camp did not just improve their command of English, but provided them language and skill to address issues of personal and social importance. Youth expressed delight in meeting new people and pride in having gotten through the rough batches of homesickness and relationship blues. Around the middle of the 2nd week, teachers began to open up about difficult issues they faced in their schools and communities i.e., segregated teacher rooms and cafes. Time was necessary to build trust to share their stories. They expressed how much they wished that others could see the relationships - both friendships and love interests - that developed among Serbian and Albanian youth at camp. Even their own experience working side-by-side with teachers of different ethnicities was special and rare.
At school in India, students were encouraged to create an optional mini project by 1) selecting a topic of interest and relating it to a human right, 2) analyzing a media source on their topic, 3) researching current, local initiatives working on the issue, and 4) suggesting what they might do to improve the situation. Harshit, Jehan, Siddharth, Alak, Ridhi, and Shubha took up the challenge and focused on equal opportunities to education, child labor and women's rights. In working after school with Siddhart one day, I asked him why he had focused on children's rights advocacy. "I want to have a hand in this," he implored. He and his family decided to forego buying firecrackers this year, a very common part of Navratri festivities, since it is well-known that children work in the production factories.
 After school, Alak and Ridhi went to the city slums to interview labor workers and learn about their education levels. Articles we read in class measured literacy by the ability to read and write one's own name. They asked workers to provide their names by writing them on a piece of paper which they did successfully in Gujarati. Alak and Ridhi learned how some of the workers were both working and going to school part-time. They learned about the difficulties workers faced in earning a living wage to support their family and to improve their quality of life. They were touched by the workers' dreams to become such things as a doctor, teacher and pilot. Alak and Ridhi began their project with an emphasis on labor rights. Direct investigation, however, demonstrated an inter-relatedness among human rights. If these workers do not know their rights, specifically wages they are legally entitled to, how can they protect themselves? If these workers must work to feed themselves and, therefore, cannot attend school, how will they improve their position? Alak and Ridhi shifted toward inquiry into whether opportunities were equal for all people.
In Hungary and in India, some programmatic or course details were eye-opening for the youth of both countries. Some of them had never traveled great distances or used certain forms of transpiration like a boat or a tractor that we took at camp. Others had never spoken with their neighbors, who were fellow citizens, yet considered "locals who were different." For the first time they were getting to know their community and/ or others, firsthand.
Despite our short time together, I saw growth in youth for their understanding of society and their individual place in it. In leaving these respective countries and parting ways with new friends, my thoughts did not so much dwell on hope for how these youth would shape the future. Rather, I felt a deep sense of gratitude for the peace being nurtured in small corners of the world by talented, conscientious youth making a difference today.
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NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
Flag off of Women’s Peace Soccer Education Program: Educating for Peace through Eradication of Violence In Soccer
As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence 2007, which begins on November 25, 2007 (the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women), Teachers Without Borders Nigeria (Peace Education Department) shall launch a Peace Soccer Education Program focused on educating women on building a culture of peace for the eradication of violence through soccer. The education program shall bring together young girls for a 4-day peace soccer education and tournament. The launch will take place at the FCT College of Education, Zuba, Abuja. The peace soccer program involves both theory and practice of peacebuilding through soccer. The program is designed to enlarge and promote the realization of the FIFA Fair Play Campaign as a strategy to connect soccer to the call to end violence against women. The young women participants in the program shall demonstrate the possibility of eradicating violence in soccer as well as ending violence against women.
During the 4 day peace soccer education and tournament, the Peace Education Department of Teachers Without Borders Nigeria shall launch a new handbook titled: “Educating for Peace through Soccer”, an innovative educational material to promote peaceful soccer for a peaceful world without violence. For more information, please contact TWB-Nigeria via Raphael@teacherswithoutborders.org Raphael Oko – Country Coordinator – Teachers Without Borders, Nigeria
ACTION ALERTS
“Constructors of Peace,” a CD made by children and youth for children affected by landmines in Colombia
Colombian boy Gerson Andrés Flórez Pérez was only 11 years old when he heard of two children who had been killed by landmines in rural Colombia, killed and robbed of their lives in a war they didn’t know. Gerson immediately wrote a peace declaration in Colombian press and wrote the song "Constructors of peace”. This was the beginning of Gerson’s work for peace. World Voices Norway, a Norwegian youth organisation, was one of many who discovered Gerson’s passion and desire for a better world. They included Gerson’s submission in the book “Have you got a minute?” and contacted Norwegian-Colombian artist Stig van Eijk and the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra to draw attention to landmines through Gerson’s song. It worked. In 2002 he was nominated to the Nobel Peace Prize. And now, with unique support from organisations such as Akribe Editorials/Gaidaros, Save the Children, Rotary International, UNICEF and the former UN’s representative for children in armed conflict, as well as personalities such as HM Queen Noor of Jordan, Nobel Laureate Jody Williams and UN special envoy for conflict resolution, Jan Egeland, Gerson’s dream is about to come true: The CD single is ready! Send your order to Gert Danielsen, project coordinator in World Voices Norway, on gertico@yahoo.no. We look forward to hearing from you! Thanks for your support to Colombia’s children – for a slightly better world! For more information visit their website at www.worldvoices.no
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EVENTS & CONFERENCES
Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference 2007 – December 7-9 – Sarajevo
Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference 2007 will take place in a city of Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference 2007 will be held from 7th- 9th of December. Applications and abstract submissions will be accepted starting from June 10th 2007. Deadline for abstracts submissions is October 20th, 2007. For more information visit: http://www.tomorrowpeople.org/peace/conference.htm
4th Global Symposium – December 7-10 – Lucknow, India
Inviting civil society, media, corporate representatives, university professors, educators and children from the world over to the 4th Global Symposium, “Awakening Planetary Consciousness”. The Global Symposium is an annual event that has developed a world wide movement through a global partnership with civil society and educational organizations to establish sustainable development, world unity and world peace. For more information visit www.wmgd.net/symposium
Workshop on Humiliation and Violent Conflict representing the Tenth Annual Human DHS Meeting - December 13-14
This workshop is a two day event being held at Teachers College, Columbia University from December 13-14, 2007. Given the current context of the field of international conflict, the impact of emotions on conflict has become one of the most important questions worldwide. However, there are only scattered publications in the research and applied literature that would address issues on conflict and emotion directly, as well as their relations and their impact on public policy. The workshops are envisaged as a learning community gathering, interactive and highly participatory. The purpose is to create an open space to identify and sharpen our understanding of the discourse and debate on emotion and conflict and the role that might, or might not be played by humiliation within this field. For more information visit: http://www.humiliationstudies.org/whoweare/don.php.
International Summit on Sustainable Best Practices in Children and Youth Programs: Youth Leadership, Social Problems and the Environment – Montreal (Quebec) Canada
The Organization for the Protection of Children’s Rights, a charitable organization based in Montreal (Quebec) Canada is presently working on organizing another International Summit to be held in the fall of 2008. The theme of this important international gathering of experts is “Sustainable Best Practices in Children and Youth Programs: Youth Leadership, Social Problems and the Environment”. The goal of the Summit is to identify programs dealing with children and youth that is evidence-based or is highly promising or considered best practices. The main areas of focus include youth leadership, youth employability, children’s health, street gangs, violence, poverty, child labor, child trafficking and the environment. Proposed programs or projects can be cultural; art-based (music, dance, photography, etc.); social (including projects or programs which promote diversity); educational; economic; environmental; or health-based. As a general principle, it will be expected that the programs or projects presented are capacity building and strengths enhancing. If you are interested in presenting a poster at this Summit in Montreal, please contact either Mrs. Angela Ficca at ficcaa@osde.ca or Mrs. Johane Monette at jmonette@osde.ca
EuroMed Youth in Action Program – “Youth Leadership, Democracy and Human Rights”
The Mossawa Center is currently preparing an application to the EuroMed Youth in Action program on the topic of "Youth Leadership, Democracy and Human Rights". We are interested in hosting youth from various European countries as well as students from Jordan and the West Bank, with the focus of the youth exchange to be on the empowerment of youth who may be the leaders of the future, creating awareness to human rights and the importance of democracy. For more information on the event email Thair Abu-Rass at thairar@gmail.com
IPCRI Peace Education Workshop – Jerusalem-Bethlehem Border – January 2-5, 2008
On January 4-5, 2008 IPCRI (the Israel/Palestine Center for Research and Information) will be convening a two-say workshop on peace education. The Workshop will bring together peace educators, curricula writers, encounter facilitators, peace studies practitioners, conflict resolution practitioners, mediators, and activists from academia, research sector, governmental and community organizations and others from Israel, Palestine and beyond. The Workshop will be a tremendous opportunity for dialogue, debate and visioning with collaboration and cooperation between the body of theory and practice. IPCRI is calling on potential participants to submit an abstract for making a presentation at the workshop. This is not a formal academic conference therefore; abstracts will be evaluated on a wider basis than the normal academic criteria. We are looking for creative, exciting and innovative approaches to peace education. For more information visit http://www.ipcri.org/
Call for Proposals - The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) – March 9-11, 2008
George Mason University Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (ICAR), and Fairfax County Public Schools present Sustaining Conflict Resolution Education: Building Bridges to the Future. This conference is designed for educators and conflict resolution education professionals. Although the program will highlight the active CRE and Peer Mediation Community on the East Coast, all CRE professionals are invited to attend. Proposals for workshops are welcome from teachers, school counselors, higher education professionals, CRE trainers, members of the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) and the ACR Education Section. Visit http://www.mediate.com/acreducation/pg12.cfm to view more information about the conference and topics of interest. For more information, contact Anne Smiley at smiley_aw@yahoo.com or 517-316-7766.
Call for Proposals – 2nd International Summit on Conflict Resolution Education – March 28-29, 2008
Consider submitting a workshop proposal for the 2nd International Summit on Conflict Resolution Education, Youth and Conflict: Global Challenges - Local Strategies in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. You can fin more information on the event on the following Web site at: www.tri-c.edu/community/girc.htm
University of Texas at Austin - Annual Africa Conference – March 28-30, 2008
The University of Texas at Austin is hosting its annual Africa Conference. This year’s conference theme is Wars and Conflicts in Africa. The website for next year’s conference is: http://www.utexas.edu/conferences/africa/2008/ and the call for papers can be found at: http://www.utexas.edu/conferences/africa/2008/callforpapers.html
4th Annual Morton-Deutsch Awards for Social Justice – Teachers College, New York – April 3
The International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution at Teachers College, Columbia University is hosting the 4th Annual Morton Deutsch Awards for Social Justice on Thursday, April 3, 2008 from 5-7 pm. Save the date for this exciting event.
TRAINING, WORKSHOPS, & SCHOLARSHIPS
Global Human Rights Leadership Training Institute
The Global Human Rights Leadership Training Institute (GHRLTI) is now accepting applications for this year Certificate Course. The programme consists of 6 different modules, discussion and empowerment session each of which is geared towards helping the participants understand and internalize the Human Rights learning approach to development. Furthermore by creating a learning environment that caters for their specific needs it is expected that the participants will be empowered to emerge as human rights educators themselves. The programme will give participants creative, concrete knowledge of how to use international and regional human rights treaties and enforcement mechanisms in their work for the protection of human rights. Application Procedure: The deadline for application is 27th October 2007. Applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. Application forms can be downloaded at: http://www.justicegroup.org/training/application.htm
United Nations University for Peace
The United Nations mandated University for Peace will, for the first time, open some of its courses in the M.A. programme in Peace Education to outside participants. The courses will be delivered in English in our main campus in Costa Rica. We invite you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn from some of the leaders of the field of Peace Education. Information about the courses can be found at http://upeace.org/academic/masters/PE_brochure0708.pdf.
M.A. Program on Conflict Analysis and Resolution at Sabanci University
The program on Conflict Analysis and Resolution at Sabanci University in Istanbul, Turkey is accepting student applications for the 2007-08 academic year. The CAR program is the only Masters program of its kind in Southeastern Europe, taking a regional lead in training a new cadre of peacemakers and conflict prevention specialist from Turkey and countries around the world. The program emphasizes the scholar-practitioner model, providing students with a strong theoretical background as well as means for applying their knowledge to real-world settings. For more information, please visit: http://www.sabanciuniv.edu/ssbf/conf/eng/
Global Youth Connect - Human Rights Delegations for Young Leaders -- winter 2007-2008
Global Youth Connect, an international human rights organization, is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications from young leaders (ages 18-25) for our winter 2007-2008 International Human Rights Delegations. Program locations include: El Salvador and Rwanda. Human rights delegations are a unique, first-hand opportunity to cross cultural boundaries and learn about the daily reality of human rights as experienced in a complex and increasingly globalized world. Each delegation weaves together three core sets of activities: site visits to local organizations, hands-on fieldwork projects, and a human rights training workshop with local youth activists. For more information visit: www.globalyouthconnect.org/participate
The Rotary World Peace Scholarship
The Rotary World Peace Scholarship was founded in 2001 by the Rotary Foundation. In contrast to the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships, the Rotary World Peace Scholarship offers 60 individuals committed to peace and conflict resolution the opportunity to earn a two-year master's level degree in international studies, peace studies and conflict resolution at one of the Rotary Center's University partners; Japan, Argentina, England and Australia as well as North Carolina and California. This scholarship is worth up to $50,000. For applications and further information contact: www.rotary.org and click on Students and Youth.
PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH
“Principles to Guide” a Series of Books on Peace Education
Principles to Guide a Series of Books on Peace Education to be published by Information Age Publishing, edited By Jing Lin (Professor, University of Maryland), Edward J. Brantmeier (Assistant Professor, Colorado State University), Ian Harris (Professor Emeritus, University of Milwaukie). The editors of this series welcome manuscripts that address how peace education provides information about the roots of conflicts and strategies for peace. Peace education is an important part of peace-building, which helps avoid major conflicts by building a culture of peace through generating peaceful attitudes, dispositions, values, behaviors, action-orientations, and social structures. Books in this series will address how education can contribute to building a culture of peace by teaching: tolerance; diversity affirmation; common understanding; intercultural empathy; reconciliation; renewal; compassion; conflict management skills; and a variety of nonviolent, peace-building skills. The editors welcome studies from a wide variety of disciplines—curriculum theory, educational psychology, history, philosophy, anthropology, and sociology of education, teacher education, comparative and international education, critical theory, cultural studies, language education, feminist studies, religious studies, and environmental education. If interested in sending in a manuscript email Jing Lin at jinglin@umd.edu
New Website for Centre for Peace Education Manipur
The Centre for Peace Education Manipur has launched a new website for those interested in keeping up to date on many peace education initiatives happening in India. Please visit the new website at: http://cfpem.webs.io/ for more information on news, events, materials, and a newsletter.
New International Peace Bureau Website
The International Peace Bureau - one of the founding members of The Hague Appeal for Peace - invites readers to visit its brand new website, containing a wealth of materials on its main campaign theme Sustainable Disarmament for Sustainable Development. This includes topics such as military spending, the effects of various weapons on sustainable development, military bases, gender perspectives and more. This includes topics such as military spending, the effects of various weapons on sustainable development, military bases, gender perspectives and more. It also has material on the history of the peace movement. Visit the new website at www.ipb.org
The International Encyclopedia of Peace, Conflict and Transformation
The International Encyclopedia of Peace, Conflict and Transformation would be very pleased if writers/ members of your association would consider writing entries. This prestigious publication is to be published by Oxford University Press (NY) in the fall of 2008 - we have over 500 distinguished authors who are writing approximately 1000 entries, culminating in a reference work of 1.5 million words. We very much hope that this project will be an invaluable source for peace scholars. There is a small honorarium for the entry and the deadline is currently November 2007 (although this may be extended if you require a little more time). If you would like to see more information on the Encyclopedia please go to our website on: http://oupreference.jot.com/Peace.
The Asia Pacific Peace Research Association Website
The Asia Pacific Peace Research Association has launched a newly reconstructed website which can now be accessed at: http://www.appra.org. Visitors are invited to give feedback and make contributions to the site. The site aims to become the first port of call for researchers, peace-builders and activists wishing to contribute or access information on peace research and education in the Asia-Pacific region. The APPR is eager to gather information about positive peace strategies for community capacity-building in the region.
New Lesson Plans from The Genocide Education Project
The Genocide Education Project has published a new lesson plan on the Armenian Genocide. The lesson accompanies the award-winning website "Twenty Voices" (20Voices.com) and focuses on the experiences of Armenian Genocide survivors. 20Voices.com, created by Araz Artinian, provides an interactive map of Ottoman Turkey and personal oral histories from survivors representing various provinces of Historic Armenia. The audio clips, photographs, regional music and historical facts about the provinces, all enhance the learning experience of students taking the web-lesson. The lesson plan can be obtained with the CD-ROM of the interactive map, made possible by Ms. Artinian. For more information please visit www.TeachGenocide.com or contact The Genocide Education Project directly at info@GenocideEducation.org.
Facing History and Ourselves Online Educational Tool
Facing History and Ourselves launched a new online website this week. The interactive site, "Be the Change: Upstanders for Human Rights," (www.facinghistory.org/BeTheChange) has been developed specifically for thirteen to eighteen-year-olds. Young people interact with the site and each other by posting their thoughts about participation and human rights. In the section, "Student Spotlights", kids can also read about—or even nominate—other middle and high schoolers their own age who have chosen to participate for positive change. "Be the Change" also offers lists of resources and organizations to help students think more critically about the roles they might play in the world, their responsibilities and obligations towards their communities, and the choices they will make in their own lives.
New Free Professional and Academic Networking Site in Conflict Resolution, Peace Studies, Human Rights, International Development, Gender, Civil Society Development, and more
This is an invitation to join Peace and Collaborative Development Network (http://internationalpeaceandconflict.org) , a new online initiative to bring together professionals, academics and students involved in Conflict Resolution, Human Rights, International Development, Democratization, Social Entrepreneurship and related fields. The network fosters interaction between individuals and organizations around the world and currently has over 1000 members. The site is a terrific networking tool where you can find local and international partners and practitioners, share resources, and exchange best practices. Discussion topics and personal blogs can also be posted. The site also has a video section where members can access and view videos related to the field.
Beyond Fear: Securing a More Peaceful World Now Available
The Stanley Foundation is pleased to present the latest of its Now Showing event-in-a-box toolkits "Beyond Fear: Securing a More Peaceful World". The toolkit provides everything groups need to put together an event that will explore US leadership in today’s uncertain world. Each Beyond Fear toolkit features a DVD with a segment entitled, “Djibouti: Building, Not Fighting,” which explores how the US military is approaching counterterrorism in the Horn of Africa. It also includes “Nuclear Nation,” a segment of The News Hour with Jim Lehrer about the recent US-India nuclear deal. In addition to the DVD, the toolkit includes event planner and moderator guides, each chock full of helpful tips and resources for putting together a successful event. Discussion guides are provided to facilitate group discussion on the issues raised in the video. Also, the toolkit includes materials that provide further background on the discussion topics. Sign up now to receive your toolkit:
http://www.stanleyfoundation.org/nowshowing-signup.cfm?f=Beyond+Fear
“Women Building Peace: What they do, why it matters” by Sanam Anderlini
Sanam Anderlini has produced a very important book, published today, essential reading “Women Building Peace: What they do, why it matters” (publisher; Lynne Rienner). "Anderlini moves beyond the well-tread path with this measured, well-informed analysis of the impact of women on building and maintaining peace. Her work should be mandatory reading for students, scholars, and practitioners in the fields of conflict resolution and security studies." - Julie Mertus, American University. This book is available on Amazon.
Bringing A Human Rights Vision to Public Schools: A Training Manual for Organizers
Produced by the National Economic and Social Rights Initiative (NESRI) and Community Asset Development Re-defining Education (CADRE), this manual is a resource for advocates, organizers, community members, parents and youth interested in using human rights as a tool for improving public education in the U.S. Available in English and Spanish on-line in PDF format at http://www.nesri.org/programs/education_manual.html To order hard copies email info@nesri.org
Development of Human Rights Manual for Community Leaders – East Timor
The Provedoria (Ombudsman) for Human Rights and Justice of Timor-Leste (East Timor), with the financial assistance of UNDP/OHCHR Project for the Human Rights Capacity Building of the Provedoria for Human Rights and Justice, will start to develop a human rights manual for community leaders. The aim is to increase community leader's awareness of human rights so they can be promoter of these values at their communities. Timor-Leste has a local authority structure which includes Suco Chiefs (sucos are like municipalities), village chiefs and a Suco Council (which includes all village chiefs as well as youth and women representatives). We would like to ask the HRE Network for experiences in developing community leaders’ manuals and for information about how to assess them so we can utilize the good experience which has already taken place in the world. If interested in contributing you can contact Barbara Nazareth Oliveira, Project Manager at +6707269063 or email her at hr-education@lists.hrea.org
The Journal of Peacebuilding and Development
The Journal of Peacebuilding and Development (JPD) is a bi-annual peer-reviewed journal aiming to develop theory-practice, and North-South dialogues. The journal examines critical peacebuilding and development topic and questions that challenge our era. To subscribe or receive more information visit: www.journalpeacedev.org.
JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
Program Manager – The Alliance for Peacebuilding
The Alliance for Peacebuilding, a membership-based network of organizations and professionals devoted to applied conflict prevention and resolution, is seeking a program manager. The Program Manager’s duties will be divided equally between supporting and advancing knowledge and use of the Global Peace Index and managing the Alliance for Peacebuilding’s collaborative action initiatives. Qualifications include an advanced degree or comparable experience in conflict prevention and resolution or a related field. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to build quality professional and inter-personal relationships. Successful candidates will also have excellent grant writing and computer/internet skills. Energy, enthusiasm, and commitment are essential qualities. Please send a cover letter, resume, salary expectations, a writing sample, and a list of 3 references to: chic@allianceforpeacebuilding.org. The position will be filled as soon as a well qualified person is identified and hired.
Program Officers - 1 Year Term - United States Institute of Peace
The Institute is seeking program officers for its Education and Training Center (ETC). The Center’s mission is to increase the capability of U.S. citizens and others in conflict prevention, peacemaking, and post-conflict operations, and to help professionalize the field of conflict management through an array of field-defining education and training programs. Consistent with the Institute’s unique position and Congressional mandate, the ETC serves a broad array of individuals engaged in conflict management, including representatives of the U.S. government (both civilian and military agencies), international organizations, non-governmental organizations, foreign governments and civil society leadership, and academia. The selected Program Officers must be able to work independently and in teams. They will work under the general supervision of the Vice President for Domestic Programs, Education and Training Center. The appointee must be a United States citizen and should combine as many as possible of the following characteristics: Expertise in international affairs and/or the disciplines of conflict management (e.g., conflict prevention, peacemaking, and/or post-conflict state-building), with a relevant advanced degree (Ph.D. or equivalent is strongly preferred). Interested candidates should submit a resume including recent salary history to: email - vacancies+200808@usip.org or fax - 202-833-1019
Vice President - Center for Conflict Analysis & Prevention
The appointee directs the Center for Conflict Analysis and Prevention, which has a broad and important mandate. Its mission is to:
Conduct timely, policy relevant analyses of countries and regions where the threat to peace and stability is particularly acute, and to identify longer term issues and trends that may jeopardize peace. Design and manage the Institute’s efforts to forestall the outbreak of violent conflict (current priorities include Korea, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq’s neighbors, Lebanon and Zimbabwe). Conduct research, identify best practices, and develop new tools for preventing violent conflict, and support related training and education efforts. In his/her capacity as Institute Vice President, the appointee is a key member of the Leadership Team and responsible for helping shape the strategic direction of the Institute. He/she is expected to: Identify, design, and implement innovative new programs. Lead, advise, and collaborate with a team of world-class staff (employees and contractors). Plan, budget, manage, and be accountable for the performance of the Center and for achieving agreed-upon results. Develop strong relationships and partnerships within the foreign affairs and conflict management communities (e.g., government, NGOs, international organizations, academia, and the military). Maintain an environment of excellence and a “can do” culture which facilitates USIP’s success. Conduct outreach to Congress and other key stakeholders, and help broaden the Institute’s national profile. The Vice President has a great deal of latitude to manage the work of the Center. He/she works under the general supervision of the Executive Vice President and has frequent interaction with the Board, the President and the other Vice Presidents. Initial consideration of candidates will begin in late October 2007. The appointee will assume the position at the earliest feasible date after selection. To apply, or for further information, please contact: Edward K. Hamilton, Chairman at phone (831) 622-4400 or email HRASearch@AOL.Com
Temporary Administrator - Peace and Justice Studies Association
The Peace and Justice Studies Association is looking for part-time, temporary administrator to manage our organizational business while we conduct a search for an Executive Director. PJSA is dedicated to bringing together academics, K-12 teachers and grassroots activists to explore alternatives to violence and share visions and strategies for peace-building, social justice, and social change. Because we wish to fill this position as soon as possible, we are asking that people apply IMMEDIATELY. We will begin considering candidates on October 9th, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates may upload a statement of their qualifications and interest, and a resume or CV, to: http://www.peacejusticestudies.org/applyed.php
Development Assistant – Global Exchange
Global Exchange, an international nonprofit human rights organization based in San Francisco, is seeking a Development Assistant to join our fundraising team. This is a supportive position with tremendous growth potential and progressive responsibility. The successful candidate will receive training and operate in all aspects of fundraising, including special events, grants, membership and individual giving. About Global Exchange: Founded in 1988, Global Exchange is an international non-profit research, education and action center dedicated to advocating and working for political, economic and social justice on a global scale. Global Exchange devotes staff time to raising awareness among staff about issues of privilege and diversity and how these issues affect our work environment and our campaigns. We seek candidates who have openness to engaging these issues and a commitment to incorporating an analysis of privilege and different forms of oppression into their work. This is a full time, salaried position. Compensation is 28,000- 31,000 DOE, with medical and dental benefits. To apply, please send cover letter, a full resume, references, and one additional page concretely answering to the following questions to: Development Assistant Search Committee, Global Exchange, 2017 Mission St. 2nd floor, San Francisco, CA 94110. http://globalexchange.org/getInvolved/jobs.html
Director - Center for the Study of Human Rights – Columbia University
CSHR is hiring a new Director of Capacity Building Programs. The position is to be filled as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Reporting to the Associate Director, the incumbent is primarily responsible for all capacity building activities administered by CSHR. The incumbent manages and oversees the planning, organizing, and day-to-day operations of the Human Rights Advocates Program, and an annual four-month training program for human rights activists from around the world. The incumbent is also responsible for overseeing the administration of the Third Millennium Foundation Fellowships, which CSHR has been contracted to coordinate. For further job description visit http://www.idealist.org/en/job/245598-220 or http://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=107793
Position with Public Education Project on Reconciliation, Psychological Recovery and the Prevention of Violence in Rwanda, Burundi and the Congo
Radio La Benevolencija / Humanitarian Tools Foundation is a Dutch Humanitarian Media production NGO, running three coordinated educational broadcast campaigns to prevent violence and promote reconciliation, trauma recovery and active bystandership in the African Great Lakes region. The radio programs include educational drama series (“soaps”), journalistic factual programs, and youth programs (see for more details: www.labenevolencija.org). In addition to the media programs, RLB is organizing a grassroots program intended to further the goals of the broadcast campaign. The Regional Psychological Consultant consults to and trains Radio Benevolencija’s production teams in Rwanda, The Democratic Republic Congo and Burundi in the understanding and application of the psychological components and communication messages used within the production of La Benevolencija’s programs and grass roots activities. The regional psychological consultant should serve as an academic presence and on-site support within the region and participate as a trainer, serve as a reviewer of programs. This is a full-time position to be based in the Great Lakes Region of Africa (exact location to be determined—Rwanda, Eastern Congo or Burundi). If interested send a letter of interest/application and CV by email to info@labenevolencija.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Founded in 1999, the Hague Appeal for Peace Global Campaign for Peace Education (GCPE) is an international organized network that promotes peace education among schools, families and communities to transform the culture of violence into a culture of peace. The Global Campaign for Peace Education is presently being coordinated by the Peace Education Center at Teachers College, Columbia University. (peace-ed@tc.edu)
Peace education is a holistic, participatory process that includes teaching for and about human rights, nonviolent responses to conflict, social and economic justice, gender equity, environmental sustainability, international law, disarmament, traditional peace practices and human security. The methodology of peace education encourages reflection, critical thinking, cooperation, and responsible action. It promotes multiculturalism, and is based on values of dignity, equality and respect.Peace education is intended to prepare students for democratic participation in schools and society. The Global Campaign for Peace Education has two goals:
1. To see peace education integrated into all curricula, community and family education worldwide to become a part of life;
2. To promote the education of all teachers to teach for peace. The papers of the Hague Appeal for Peace have been archived at Swarthmore College Peace Collection and can be found at http://www.swarthmore.edu/Library
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