GLOBAL CAMPAIGN FOR
PEACE EDUCATION NEWSLETTER
Election Victories: Vanessa Ortiz (With admiration and gratitude for contributions from Shahindha Ismail, Coordinator of Maldivian Detainee Network, Male, the Maldives) “We did it! I received this simple email message on October 30th, one day after presidential Fast forward to the Fall of 2008 -- campaign flags, banners, and wall art dominated the streets of Male, the Maldivian capital. Many simply read, “Enough.” The Power of Nonviolent Action
Ingredients: Unity, Planning, Nonviolent Discipline Another key ingredient is planning. In the Maldives, many local organizations and activists came together to plan strategically. Overt political gatherings were not allowed and often invited government and police harassment. Planning meetings were planned by pockets of civil society leaders and held in safe spaces. Hindha acknowledges that a great deal of time went into planning. “At the end of each day, all of the active members had a meeting to analyze the effectiveness of the activities carried out on that day,” she reflects. “We also brainstormed constantly for new ideas and took votes on how to proceed.” The third key ingredient to success is nonviolent discipline. A nonviolent movement can enlist participation from most citizens – young and old, men and women, rich and poor. The Maldivian struggle was committed to nonviolent principles from the very beginning. “Every rally began with instructions and advice on how to use nonviolent tactics,” Hindha remembers. “Our main message was nonviolent change.” Violence invites repression, and in a contest of arms, Maldivian activists knew they could not win. The use of violence could not lead to the broad-based coalition that they developed, it would terrorize citizens, and violence would not win the international support of potential allies and economic interests that the dictator often courted. Remaining nonviolent was a strategic choice.
Finally, all the core ingredients, topped with creativity, inspire confidence. Confidence develops through continuous small-scale successes, or mini victories: a growing network of supporters and mass participation; a plan that everyone has contributed to; the commitment to remain nonviolent; creative design and use of diverse tactics that are arranged in clever, surprising sequences. When all these elements are in play, fear decreases, enthusiasm increases, and mass confidence is built. Unite for Change -- Yes We Can! Each country’s history is its own, each country’s culture and traditions are unique. What is common is the universal desire for rights … to participate in civic life, to work toward social and economic rights, and to enjoy freedom. The Maldives ability to mobilize all citizens -- youth, local organizations, political opposition parties, lawyers, business people, and government civil servants – and to face great risks while resisting oppression offers less in common with the U.S. and more in common with other countries that have successfully shed autocratic rule. “We saw that as our movement grew, the dictator shrunk,” notes Hindha, “When you have the people with you, you create your path to freedom.” The Maldives historic nonviolent struggle has changed their future, and we should all celebrate with them. *Desmond Tutu, videotaped by Steve York for the documentary television series A Force More Powerful, Atlanta, Georgia, August 27, 1999. |
elections – not the widely-covered United States presidential election, but the barely-reported landmark election held in an authoritarian state – the Maldives. The 30-year dictatorship that choked the Maldives was finally over, and it was the citizens of this vast ocean nation that won. It was their long nonviolent struggle that led to democratic change – the people demanded it.
Add Creativity and ConfidenceNobel Prize Winners: Quality Education to Reduce Conflict and Build Peace
On the anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, winners of the Nobel Peace Prize around the world are calling for quality education to reduce conflict and peace. Bishop Desmond Tutu and others call on governments and other parties to armed conflict to respect and promote schools as places of peace and safety. To read their letter please visit http://blog.reading.org/archives/004288.html
Religious Leaders of Different Faiths Pledge to Work with Sri Lankan Government and Tamil Tigers to Address Humanitarian Crisis (Sri Lanka)
Senior religious leaders of Religions for Peace, the world's largest and most representative multi-religious coalition, met with Sri Lankan President H.E. Mahinda Rajapaksa to discuss the unbearable conditions of civilians trapped in heavy military operations in the north of the country. To read this article please visit: http://www.mediaforfreedom.com/ReadArticle.asp?ArticleID=12860
Peace conference held at Mac aimed to educate (Canada)
The 7th Annual Conference on Peace Education was held at McMaster the weekend of Nov. 21 – 23. “The goal of the conference was, rather than creating a culture of violence, to trying to promote a culture of peace,” explained Conference Coordinator Hayley Watson. To read the rest of this article, please visit: http://thesil.ca/?p=1675
NUR adds Civic and Peace Education to Curriculum (Rwanda)
The National University of Rwanda is in the final stage of setting up a Civic and Peace Education course, to be made compulsory for every student at the university. To read the rest of this article, Please visit: http://allafrica.com/stories/200811260260.html
Second Generations for Peace Camp Launched (Jordan)
Generations for Peace launched on Tuesday its second camp at Al Hussein Youth City with the participation of 80 youth leaders representing countries from Africa, Asia and Europe. The global initiative, established by HRH Prince Feisal, president of the Jordan Olympic Committee (JOC), comes after a successful first camp in 2007. To read the rest of this article, please visit: http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews+articleid_2835862.html
MAGUIRE: Break war in school (Northern Ireland)
After almost 40 years of conflict in Northern Ireland, a country with deep ethnic and political divisions, the cycle of violence has been broken. This opens the way to rebuilding a new and changed society. I recently visited an integrated school where both Catholics and Protestants attend together, and it highlighted to me the importance of education in rebuilding a more peaceful society. To read the rest of this article, please visit http://washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/21/break-war-in-school/
Peace education programs merge (Thailand)
The professional development center at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand, has joined the Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution program. To read the rest of this article, please visit: http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/Announcements/Pages/Peace_merge_annc17nov08.aspx
Peace, education central to Greg Mortenson’s life (USA)
Mortenson spoke of his mission to bring education to rural areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan in order to promote peace - a mission made clear by his book's subtitle: "One Man's Mission to Promote Peace." Mortenson's publisher altered the subtitle for the hardback edition of the book so it read "One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism. To read the rest of this article, please visit: http://media.www.thedepauw.com/media/storage/paper912/news/2008/11/14/News/Peace.Education.Central.To.Mortensons.Life-3544730.shtml
DepEd to continue promoting peace education in Northern Mindanao (Philippines)
The Department of Education of region 10 will continue to promote peace education to develop a culture of peace among school children who will eventually become adults in the community. This was stressed by Regional Director Esrella Abid-Babano of DepEd 10 who said peace education is a flagship program of the department which could be taught not only inside but also outside the classrooms. http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p081107.htm&no=57
Stéphane Hessel receives the UNESCO/Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights
The Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, designated Stéphane Hessel, as laureate for the UNESCO/Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights, on the recommendation of a jury that met in early November. The international movement, ATD Fourth World, received an honourable mention. http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=44085&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html
Cafe with peace on the menu opens soon (Canada)
In a city with growing crime rates and accounts of violence, Bob Stewart and the Canadian Centre for Teaching Peace is making headway in community peace education. CCTP hosted the fourth annual Alberta Peace Conference aimed at creating a sustainable culture of peace and an Albertan peace education strategy Oct. 16-18. The CCTP worked for over 15 years educating Canadians and networking peace educators worldwide. This year's conference attempts to look at building peace one community at a time as well as establishing Calgary's own peace cafe. please visit http://gauntlet.ucalgary.ca/story/12926
WFP students in Islamabad for environment education (Pakistan)
Around 400 students, both boys and girls, and teachers of 24 government high schools from districts Charsadda and Nowshera visited the capital between October 20 and 24. The visit was organized by the Peace Education and Development (PEAD) Foundation Islamabad in collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation, Munich, Germany as part of their ongoing Environmental Awareness & Education Programme in the NWFP. The programme is designed to inform and involve young students from government schools for active citizenship. please visit: http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=20081025story_25-10-2008_pg7_45
Ghana: A successful ending (Ghana)
"There were mornings that I used to wake up from my small refugee "cottage" and hear the melodious voices of children sing an anthem that was clearly not theirs. Lying there, it would occur to me each time that the song did not truly represent them. The song that they sang then was the national anthem of Ghana." So writes William Jacobs, Executive Director of the Liberian Dance Troupe, recalling the beginning of the Troupe in the Buduburam refugee camp in Ghana. please visit: http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/KSAI-7KV5DW?OpenDocument
4th Mindanao Peace Village fosters peace and respect among youth (Philippines)
A total of 400 high school and elementary pupils from 12 schools divisions in the region attended the 4th Northern Mindanao Peace Village held at the Mindanao Civic Center in Tubod, Lanao del Norte (LDN).Education Secretary Jesli Lapus has lauded the Dept. of Education (DepEd), region 10, as it took the lead in fostering peace and respect for a diverse cultural society among the Mindanao youth. To read the rest of this article, please visit: http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p081031.htm&no=95
Human Rights in Higher Education: Incorporating practical experience
Are you interested in participating in an online dialogue with other human rights educators sharing ways they have incorporated practical experience in their curriculum? Then, join the New Tactics website! Learn from other educators, and share your own experiences and ideas! http://www.newtactics.org/en/node/5268
Seeking US Teachers (Grades 6-12) to Participate in an Innovative HRE Pilot in January 2009
Peace One Day is rapidly approaching the launch of our first USA Education Resource, designed to accompany the award-winning documentary, "The Day After Peace", and combine the medium of film with participatory education. Peace One Day Education looks to combine participatory education with the medium of film and aims to empower young people to become responsible, active citizens and help them to understand that they, as individuals, can motivate positive social change. If interested in participating, please reply to education@peaceoneday.org with your name, school, school address, school type and classes you are responsible for.
English version of A9A Bulletin and News reaches No.50!
The English version of the A9A Bulletin has reached the proud Number of 50 since the first issue on April 15th, 2006. The two publishers have reaffirmed their promise to continue this work and have renewed their determination to defend Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, and promote peace for the whole world. To read the news bulletin please visit http://74.125.45.132/search?q=cache:1TOfnrZCvTQJ:www.9-jo.jp/en/20081020news50.doc+A9A+bulletin+and+news+50&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=2&gl=us&client=firefox-a
IAEWP World Peace Congress (Malaysia)
The 18th IAEWP World Congress took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 29-31, 2008. Among some of the major themes discussed at this peace event were: The Crime of War in Iraq, Peace Education that focused on medicine and tonic for non violence, Culture of Peace and Cost of War, Pathways to World Peace, Importance of an Inter-Connected World, Islam as Recipe for Peace, Harmonious Education and Global Peace, Bad Governance and War in African Countries, in addition to other topics that are constructive and vital to human life. To read more: http://iaewp.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=13
Gender Justice after Deadly Conflict
Wanted: examples where justice for women in and after deadly conflict needs to be made much more effective. Lesley Abdela will be giving a talk at the Institute for Advanced Legal Studies in London in the Spring (February 20/21 2009). She will be the only speaker discussing War Crimes from the Gender perspective. She has been ‘blogging’ away at this for the past 8 years since she was in Kosovo as the OSCE Deputy Director for Democracy immediately after the NATO campaign (see http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2001/feb/26/warcrimes). Ahead of her talk, it would be appreciated if you can offer views and examples where justice for women in and after deadly conflict needs much greater attention. For more information please e-mail Tim Symonds at tim.symonds@shevolution.com
Call for Help
A postgraduate in the science of education from Heidelberg University/Germany is currently working as an intern at Save the Children/US' office in Kathmandu. Her task is to analyze Curricula focusing on Peace Education, meaning she is writing a study about a comparative analysis of revised Education curricula in (post)conflict countries focusing on the integration of peace education topics into the curriculum. The findings, as a kind of an international consensus on peace related topics, will then be compared with the Nepalese curriculum in order to make recommendations to the Curriculum Development Centre. Currently the project is on the edge of failure as she is not able to find online documents of revised curricula of (post)conflict countries. If anybody can offer some help with such curricula or know some contact addresses or databases, please write to her at Mueller.Anna@gmx.net
Questionnaire on Draft Declaration on human rights education and training
Following is the link to a questionnaire prepared by the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee, pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 6/10 of 28 September 2007, to seek the views and inputs from civil society organizations, including NGOs, on the possible elements for a draft declaration on human rights education and training. If interested please fill it out: http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrcouncil/advisorycommittee/docs/Questionnaire_NGOs_English.pdf
Please note that only newly submitted events will contain a full description. All events & conferences that have been previously published in the newsletter will be listed by date with a link to follow for more information.
An Exhibition entitled ‘In-Security: The Nuclear Dilemma’ – GERNIKA PEACE MUSEUM, SPAIN –19 September 2008 - 25 January 2009
“A unique visual-communication project about the history of nuclear technology; providing valuable tools for people to form clear perspectives on its past and present uses and enabling dialogue and research for a safer future.“ For more information please visit www.peacemuseumguernica.org or www.nucleardilemma.org
Peacebuilding Executive Leadership Programs – London – Schedule for November and December 2008
The International Peace and Development Training Center (IPDTC) is offering 4 programs in November – December, 2008. For full program outlines please visit www.patrir.ro/training
Col. Ann Wright, US Army (Retired) will be addressing sexual violence against women in the US military and by US military against civilian populations residing near US military bases. Responses will be from Dr. Betty Reardon, Rev. Chloe Breyer and chaired by Janet Gerson. The event will take place at: 475 Riverside Drive, New York City at West 120th Street, Claremont Ave. entrance between 3 and 5 p.m.
Global Stakeholder Summit to design a National Peace Academy - Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio- March 2 to 4, 2009
The process of Appreciative Inquiry will guide the summit and ensure an organic path where each stakeholder has a voice. This 2009 summit stems from an idea forged at a Vision Meeting in April 2008 at Case Western Reserve University. If you are interested in attending the Summit, e-mail Kristin Famula, at kfamula@yahoo.com, as the event is by invitation only.
Call for Proposals: Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies: Global Consultation, Bridging the Gaps: Preparedness, Relief, Development – Istanbul, Turkey – 23 -26 March, 2009
For more information please visit: http://www.ineesite.org/page.asp?pid=1457
Call for Papers: 2009 Global Nonviolence International Conference - James Madison University, Virginia - April 9-10, 2009
The conference theme is: Rethinking Gandhi & Global Nonviolence. The conference supports critical inquiry, hermeneutical interpretive proposals, and historical investigation into all aspects of Gandhi Studies. The deadline for submission of proposals is January 16, 2009. For more information please visit www.jmu.edu/gandhicenter/
World Creative Youth Forum (WCYF) 2009 on Education for Sustainable Development – Manila, Philippines – May 5 -10, 2009
The official theme of the event is "ONE LIFE, ONE EARTH". Topics include: peace and human rights, climate change, sustainable life-style, entrepreneurship, education and technology, and advocacy for sustainable development. To learn more and to apply please visit: www.worldcreativeyouthforum.net/. Deadline for application is December 31, 2008
Call for Papers: Intercultural Education: Paideia, Polity, Demoi - Athens, Greece - June 22-26, 2009
For more information, to submit proposals for presentations and to register for the conference and for workshops please visit www.iaie.org/athens. To access theelectronic submission platform ConfToolPro please visit: www.conftool.net/iaie2009.Deadline for submission of proposals is January 31, 2009
USIP's annual seminar: Global Peace and Security in Community Colleges and the Communities They Serve - Washington, D.C. - June 3-7, 2009
The seminar will give participants the opportunity to carefully examine the nature of international peace and security and how community colleges can relate this to their students and local communities. Community college faculty and administrators from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds are urged to apply. The application can be found at www.usip.org/etc/domestic/seminars/ccfs.html. The deadline for applications is March 20, 2009.
Call for Proposals: Free Minds, Free People: A National Conference for Education for Liberation - Houston, Texas - June 25-28, 2009
Free Minds, Free People is a national conference that brings together teachers, high school and college students, researchers, parents and community-based activists/educators from across the country to build a movement to develop and promote education for liberation. Visit http://www.freemindsfreepeople.org/fmfp/call-for-proposals-1 to download the submission guidelines.
Fire & Ice – Greenland – July 17-19, 2009
For more information about the event please visit: http://www.fireandice2009.com/
Human Rights Advocates Program - Columbia University – New York
The application for the 2009 session of the annual Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) at Columbia University is now available. Completed applications are due by December 19, 2008. The 2009 HRAP will take place from the middle of August to the middle of December 2009. For further information or to download copies of the application, please refer to our website at: http://hrap.hrcolumbia.org/
United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Conflict Management Education and Training Program
For more information please visit: www.usip.org
Free 5 day on-line course: Managing and Resolving Conflicts Effectively in Schools and Classrooms
For more information please visit: http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/training/index.html
Peace Education Program - University of Peace – Costa Rica
For more information, please visit http://www.upeace.org/academic/masters/PE_brochure_0809.pdf
Postgraduate Certificate Program in Peace, Conflict Resolution, and Environmental Studies – University of New York in Prague
For more information please visit http://www.unyp.cz .
Middle East/North Africa Social Innovators Program
To learn more and apply, please visit: http://www.synergos.org/socialinnovators/
Corporate Social Responsibility" & "Nonprofit Leadership: Maximizing Impact" –Washington D.C – December 10-12, 2008
The University for Peace Center for Executive and Professional Education is offering two certificate granting courses in Washington, D.C. "Corporate Social Responsibility" & "Nonprofit Leadership: Maximizing Impact" will be held from December 10-12. To apply, visit http://www.upeaceus.org/initiatives_2008_Courses.htm,
Safe Horizon Mediation Program – New York City – December 10-14, 2008
The Safe Horizon Mediation Program provides one of the most intensive mediation skills training programs in New York State. You will learn and practice, in an interactive environment, essential mediation skills and techniques including how to give an effective opening statement, gather information and organize the discussion, generate options, and overcome impasse. To submit an application or ask questions, contact Mac Steele at 718-834-6671 Ext. 12 or e-mail MediationTraining@safehorizon.org
An Overview of Restorative Justice and Peacemaking Circles - A Training for Schools, Community, and Justice Organizations - Ohio - February 25-28, 2009
This workshop will provide information on the implementation and evaluation of restorative justice practices in schools, the justice system, social services, the workplace and in neighborhoods. Attendees will learn about practical applications of these approaches and share new resources. Participants will learn the principles of restorative approaches and explore ways to use and adapt the practices in a wide variety of contexts including classrooms, youth programming, workplaces and the justice system. For more information and reservation, call Global Issues Resource Center at 216-987-2231
The online Encyclopedia of Peace Education provides a comprehensive overview of scholarly developments in the field to date as well as new insights from across the globe from various actors involved in advancing peace education. This online resource serves as a living reference guide that traces the history and emergence of the field, highlights foundational concepts, contextualizes peace education practice across international and disciplinary borders, and suggests new directions for peace educators. From core conceptual perspectives to the moral and spiritual foundations of the field to the role of the United Nations, the Encyclopedia grounds peace education in a solid theoretical and practical framework through the writings of some of the field's most renowned scholars and its emerging voices. To access the Encyclopedia please visit http://www.tc.edu/centers/epe/
The Road to Peace: A Teaching Guide on Local and Global Transitional Justice
This teaching guide contains ten lesson plans on conflict resolution and restoration of justice in the aftermath of war. The Road to Peace teaches about justice on a local and international scale, asking students to make connections between instances of justice and injustice in their own lives, and in situations where justice has been or is being threatened in other countries. To download this guide please visit: http://discoverhumanrights.org/3e4d356b-9922-4a97-afa7-918957e53e86.html?NodeId=
Call for submissions to Real World
Real World is looking for submissions for the next diversity and community publication. The issue will be focused on the theme CHANGE. Real World is a national US journal that publishes student and teacher writing and artwork from schools across the country on issues of diversity and community. This timely issue is centered on the theme CHANGE and encourages teachers to think about the question: What changes to your school do you think would make a significant difference in your community? Submissions should be sent via email to info@realworldpd.org Deadline for submissions is December 20, 2008
SEL Promotes Students’ Academic Success: A New Brief from the National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention of SAMHSA
A new brief from the federal government reports a strong positive impact of social and emotional learning (SEL) instruction on student academic achievement. Featuring CASEL research, the brief reports that in addition to significantly improving a broad range of student health and behavioral outcomes, SEL improves students’ school performance as well. Titled Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefits: Implications for the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Core Elements, the brief describes substantial benefits of well-implemented SEL programming. To read the brief, go to http://www.casel.org/downloads/EDC_CASELSELResearchBrief.pdf.
'Schooling for Justice and Rights - Human Rights Education in Indian Schools'
The Institute of Human Rights Education of People's Watch in India is pleased to announce the release of its new book: "Schooling for Justice and Rights – Human Rights Education in Indian Schools: Building A Model", which is based on the experience of introducing human rights education in schools in Tamil Nadu and India in the past10 years. The book provides information on the origin of the program in India, an orientation to the program, pedagogical processes followed, lessons learnt, constraints faced, and challenges. To view the book online please visit http://www.pwtn.org/newpublication.htm
Report on the Citizenship Longitudinal Study in England
The 6th annual report from this study has recently been published. Entitled Young People's Civic Participation In and Beyond School: Attitudes, Intentions and Influences, this report focuses on young people's civic participation in and outside of school, and draws on a longitudinal survey of Year 11 students (age 15 to 16) that was conducted in 75 schools in 2006-2007. More details about the Study and Report are available from the DCSF website and the NFER website (http://www.nfer.ac.uk/cels ).
One Peace: True Stories of Young Activists, written and illustrated by Janet Wilson
This book celebrates the power of one—what one young person can do. Specifically it relates the accomplishments of children from around the globe who have worked to promote world peace. For more information about the book and the author please visit: http://www.janetwilson.ca/
Peace Education: Exploring Ethical and Philosophical Foundations
(Charlotte, NC: Information Age Press, 2008 / By James Page, Southern Cross University, Australia) Peace education is now well recognized within international legal instruments and within critical educational literature as an important aspect of education. This investigation explores some possible ethico-philosophical foundations for peace education, through an examination of five specific ethical traditions. For more information please visit: http://www.infoagepub.com/products/content/p478d75b79b1ea.php
The Rights Angle: Human Rights Education Using the Newspaper
Teachers and lawyers at the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre have prepared a resource for using newspapers to teach human rights. Each chapter contains lesson plans for students grades 7 to 12. There is also a large activities section that contains overheads, handouts and activities on human rights. This is a downloadable resource. If interested, please visit: http://www.aclrc.com/lnks.html
Justice Initiative Fellows Program for 2009-2011
The Open Society Justice Initiative, an operational program of the Open Society Institute (OSI), joins with Central European University (CEU) to announce the Justice Initiative Fellows Program for 2009-2011. The aim of the Justice Initiative Fellows Program is to support and further develop a network of lawyers and activists working internationally on human rights-related issues. Since its start in 1996, 165 fellows have graduated from the Justice Initiative's Fellowship program. For more information please visit http://www.ceu.hu/admissions_apply.html. Deadline for applications is January 26, 2009
Alternative Education Consultant at the IRC (International Rescue Committee), Sri Lanka
The overall objective of the consultancy is to provide support to the Non-Formal Branch of the Ministry of Education to identify strategies and develop programmes in alternative/catch-up education for boys and girls, male and female youth who have missed out on education due to displacement, conflict or other disruptions to schooling. To learn more and to apply please visit: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=4704
IRC Education Technical Advisor – Jordan
The Technical Advisor will provide technical support, training and Program guidance to IRC’s Middle East region. The Technical Advisor will be responsible for growing the education portfolio in IRC’s Middle East programming. To learn more and to apply please visit: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=4657
UNICEF Knowledge Community on Children in India Internship Programme June 3-August 12, 2009
UNICEF India Country Office invites applications for a full-time Internship programme from 3 June to 12 August 2009. Conceived as part of a broader initiative to build a Knowledge Community on Children in India (KCCI), UNICEF India partners with research and academic institutions to encourage young students and scholars from around the world to engage in development issues pertaining to India's children and women. For more information please visit http://www.unicef.org/india/media_4700.htm
Executive director, Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice – San Diego
The Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego seeks an Executive Director (ED) for the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice (IPJ). For more information please visit:http://www.sandiego.edu/administration/financeadmin/humanresources/jobopportunities/job_detail.php?oid=25acdbb56feb5c999df4d2db796eb90a
Juanita Global Fellows
The Baker Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies at Juniata College seeks nominations or recommendations for three Global Fellows for the spring semester term (January-May 2009). The focus is: Global/Local Action: Women and Children. Each appointment will be for a single month in-residence. The Global Fellow will participate in faculty and student seminars as well as grant preparation for relevant PACS programs such as the Human Rights Media Training Workshop. Housing and meals provided along with a stipend of $5,000. Please send suggestions/CV's/ to The Baker Institute below or to the woman running the program, Celia Cook Huffman Cookhu@juniata.edu
Applications invited for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Peace and Conflict Studies
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Peace and Conflict Studies within the new National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (Division of Humanities) at the University of Otago, New Zealand. Applications are invited from all areas within Peace and Conflict Studies Information for applicants is available at http://www.converge.org.nz/pma/cpcsvac2.pdf
Director of Development at Breakthrough, New York
The ideal person for this role is someone with 5+ years of experience in fundraising (particularly in New York), a self-starter and someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment. For more information please visit http://www.breakthroughnewyork.org/
Erasmus Mundus scholarships on human rights and special/inclusive education at European universities
For details, please visit http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/admissions/erasmusmundus/index.html. Deadline for application is December 14, 2008
Visiting Faculty Position -- Academic Years 2009/10 and 2010/11
The program in Peace and Justice Studies at Wellesley College is seeking outstanding candidates for a two-year position in conflict resolution/conflict transformation. For more information and to apply please visit https://career.wellesley.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1227981090573
College & University Internships available to teach Peace Games – New York, USA
Peace Games is looking for enthusiastic volunteers and interns to join them in delivering their school-based peace and social justice program & curriculum in New York City public schools. For more info please call at (212) 337-8882 or e-mail: volunteerny@peacegames.org
Undergraduate Program Manager - Kroc Institute, University of Notre Dame – Indiana, USA
The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame seeks an Undergraduate Program Manager to advise undergraduates and administer the Kroc Institute's undergraduate programs. Further information and applications instructions are available at https://jobs.nd.edu .
RESEARCH MANAGER, Sesame Workshop – India
Sesame Workshop India seeks a Research Manager to oversee research activities for its educational projects in India. Sesame Workshop India is an educational organization spearheading community outreach for Galli Galli Sim Sim, a multiplatform early childhood education initiative. This is a full-time position based in New Delhi. To apply, send letter of interest, C.V., and contact information for two references to: Sashwati Banerjee at sashwati.banerjee@sesameworkshopindia.org.
Lecturer - Peace and Justice Studies Program – Tufts University
The Peace and Justice Studies program is accepting applications to teach “Introduction to Peace and Justice Studies” in Spring 2009. More information on the program can be found at: http://ase.tufts.edu/pjs/
Tenure-Line Faculty Position – International Peace and Conflict Resolution- American University
The School of Intern ational Service invites applications/nominations for a tenure-line position at assistant professor or untenured associate professor level in the field of international peace and conflict resolution, starting in the 2009-2010 academic year. For more information please visit: www.american.edu/sis
DONOR: New Field Foundation (Focus on Africa).
For more information please visit,http://www.newfieldf
Founded in 1999, the 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 Global Education Associates in partnership with the Peace Education Center at Teachers College, Columbia University. (www.tc.edu/PeaceEd/newsletter).
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.
CONTRIBUTE TO THE NEWSLETTER
Do you have news or an event to share with the GCPE community? If so please contribute to the newsletter by emailing the editor at news@peace-ed-campaign.org. In the subject line of the email please indicate the category from our current table of contents you feel best describes your information. Send 3 to 5 sentences (longer for news and peace education in the field) describing your activity or news story as you would like to see it printed. Be sure to include contact information such as a website or email address for readers wanting more information. Some emails may be edited for length. Thank you for your contributions!