GLOBAL CAMPAIGN FOR
PEACE EDUCATION NEWSLETTER
Issue #55 - May 2008
Communication as Informal Peace Education
 Eloísa Nos Aldás, Co-Director, PEACE Master (Master in Peace, Conflict and Development Studies) UNESCO Chair of Philosophy for Peace, Universitat Jaume I, Castellon, Spain
Dear colleagues of the Global Campaign for Peace Education,
To introduce this issue of the Newsletter I would like to raise a collective reflection on communication as informal education in the framework of Peace Education. Specifically, today I would like to bring into the picture the capabilities and responsibilities of communication to strengthen a Global Civil Society towards Cultures for Peace. In other terms, the challenge we all have of working on the potential of communication as a necessary companion and support for formal and non-formal education for Peace. The informal education that society undergoes constantly through their steady interpretation of public discourses and all different inputs in their quotidianity plays a very relevant role in social configuration and transformation, as far as other spheres such as politics or legislation, of course.
That is why in these spare lines I want to remind our community of the importance of always looking at our communicative attitudes and to be aware of our uses (or non uses) of communicative tools. The discourses that are being –or not being- uttered by the different actors implied in the scenarios of communication where the project of peace education is worked on and negotiated can make a big difference. From Social Movements to International Organizations, all the actions we take or statements we make are playing an important role configuring our different cultures and our common challenges and projects in relation to the way of Peace. Every discourse elaborated (or not elaborated) can help activate a global citizenship worried about justice and the possibilities of living in peace, away from the defense culture imposed in the present based in a war economy and logic.
Communication is not only to organize advertising or awareness campaigns, or to appear in the mass media. Communication is to insert our educative projects in the wider picture of advocacy and constituency, so that our efforts on specific fields go at once with the awareness and reciprocity of the bigger context and actors, and the structural and social transformation we need to make Peace Education happen (and as part of our Peace Education Project) happens. As the Global Campaign for Peace Education declaration has as a first goal to "build public awareness and political support for the introduction of peace education into all spheres, including non-formal education, in all schools throughout the world". I think we should broaden our understanding of this fundamental aim to the importance of working on that "public awareness and political support" as informal peace education in itself in the global public sphere.
The effectiveness of this Global Communication Project for a Peace Culture relies on our coordinated work in terms of public discourses. We have so many interesting, challenging and urgent projects going on (as a response to the complexity of innumerable situations and unbalances) that it is imperious to be aware of the necessity of sending clear and effective messages to the other actors we need to reach: the society (the professionals, the decision makers, the voters), the politicians (the policy makers)… Those who are already involved in the Peace Movement look for our messages and interpret them with effort and criticism. The challenge is to broaden the community that knows our projects and wants to be part of them in any of the different ways of being part (as changing some of their attitudes). To take the attention and interest of those who don't really know yet –or don't believe in- the importance and meaning of Peace Education.
This has to be a global project, in which to work locally, from individuality, difference and specificity, but without loosing the global and collective scope, as far as facing international relations and globalization from the construction of a global civil sphere of communication is the only way to really foster a global peace education in cross-cultural terms.
So relevant initiatives such as the Article 9 of the Constitution of Japan on the Abolition of War as Betty Reardon mentioned in the previous newsletter are unique opportunities to work on advocacy and constituency through informal education in order to broaden the people informed, interested and finally committed with these proposals and alternatives. Public informal education through communication needs to be part of all our programs as a goal for all of us. Together with this Global Campaign for Peace Education, we find other big networks who work in a parallel form to us: Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict, the Global Action to Prevent War and Armed Conflict, the Global Call to Action Against Poverty related to the Millennium Campaign… Coordination in such big campaigns articulated at the same time from idiosyncratic groups with their strengths and particularities is the first step to give more and more visibility and life to a cultural peace that can take us towards cultures of peace through constant communication, in the grassroots, from the grassroots, and in all different directions from interpersonal communication and experience (such as the one we are working in our academic programs through formal and non-formal and informal education) but also through all different forms of street action, internet networking, creative actions and mainly the amplification and spreading of our message mainly to those who are not part yet of our Peace Community, as I have already said. Networking is the best communicative strength we can reach, but it has to be a way to give voice through public discourses to the projects and proposals of peace cultures.
From this tiny space, I just wanted to insist on this topic and encourage you all to keep on working on the configuration of common languages and approaches through networking and sharing communicative experiences (mistakes and assets) for the implementation of long term communicative policies based on discourses for a culture for peace; in other words, learn from each other and coordinate some messages that can help articulate peace from the grassroots to the big media.
In other words, let’s not forget the cultural, educative and transformative possibilities, consequences and responsibilities of our discourses in order to configure a global public sphere aware of the problems and necessities of a sustainable, fair and human world for all and everyone. It is very important to look always at the monitoring of our communication potential (not only to the impact of our actions) searching for a long term effectiveness of our discursive echoes in the society in terms of the articulation (or disarticulation) of that active, responsible and critical citizenry.
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Philippines: Mindanao College Includes ‘Peace Education’ in Curriculum
A Catholic college in war-torn Mindanao has included "peace education" in its curriculum for the incoming school year. To read more about this curriculum please visit: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/94122/Mindanao-college-includes-%E2%80%98peace-education%E2%80%99-in-curriculum
Pakistan: Church Launches Workshop in Lahore to Train for Peace
In Lahore the National Commission for Justice and Peace (NCJP) has recently launched a peace education programme designed to address the rising intolerance, violence and extremism in the country which needs harmony. To read more about this please visit: http://www.asianews.it/index.php?l=en&art=12172&geo=2&size=A
Nigeria: Peace and Security - Towards a Multi-Sectoral Collaborative Approach
This article deals with how to address the roots of conflicts in Kaduna and Nigeria which the author identifies as addressing economic development, human rights and democracy, environmental degradation etc.. To read the rest of the article please visit: http://allafrica.com/stories/200804300521.html
Kenya: Government Preparing Conflict Resolution Syllabus for Schools
The Kenya Government is preparing a conflict resolution policy for school's curriculum in response to effects of post-election violence. To read more about this curriculum please visit: http://allafrica.com/stories/200804300114.html
Israel: Givat Haviva Rebuilds its Projects for Coexistence
Givat Haviva was founded in 1949 as an educational center for the Kibbutz Ha'artzi federation and the Hashomer Hatza'ir youth movement. Based in the northern Sharon Valley, its overriding goals are to educate for peace, democracy and social solidarity, and to foster greater understanding between different groups in Israeli society. To read more please visit: http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1209627009162&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
USA - California: Activists Appeal for School Access like Military Recruiters
A group of Marin activists says it will bring to the San Rafael school board this week its bid for a formal written policy that will ensure it the same access to high schools as military recruiters. Marin High School and College Outreach Peace Education, or HOPE, plans to present its case to the Marin school board. The organization provides information on military recruitment tactics and alternatives to military enlistment, and wants to distribute literature alongside military recruiters at career fairs and other events. To read the rest of this article please visit: http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_9295927
Canada: Founder of Peaceful Schools Movement Recognized by Colleagues
Peace educator Hetty van Gurp has been awarded the first ever Public Education Advocacy Award by the Nova Scotia Teachers Union. To read more please visit http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2008/16/c9481.html
USA – Florida: Taylor Peace Academy Offers Lessons on Beating Bullying
The Taylor Peace Academy will open its doors in August in Tampa and offer a curriculum centered on anti-bullying and conflict resolution techniques. To read more about this please visit http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/may/15/me-lessons-to-nip-bullies-in-bud/
India: New BHU V-C wants ‘Peace Education’ in Curriculum
Noted environmental science expert Dhirendra Pal Singh, who assumed the office of the Vice-Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) on Thursday, has said that he would initiate process to begin a course in ‘peace education’ in the university, in association with UNESCO. To read more about this please visit http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/New-BHU-VC-wants-peace-education-in-curriculum/307221/
USA – Maryland: Safer Schools for Maryland
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley signed one of the country's most comprehensive anti-bullying laws into legislation last week. For more information please visit http://www.gpac.org/
Lebanon: Emerging Leaders Learning to Dialogue and Transform Conflict: Report of the Regional Summer Academy on Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding 2007
The Regional Summer Academy is based on the firm belief that youth in the Middle East want to work towards peace and a brighter future for their societies, and that, given the opportunity and culturally appropriate tools, they can become a significant force of positive change in their communities and, collectively, across the region. The participants selected came from Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Kuwait and Yemen. To read the report please visit: http://www.tc.edu/peaceed/portal/reports
USA: National Peace Academy Proposed
Peace Partnership International is part of a group effort to design and found a National Peace Academy in the US. Last month a group met at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio to explore the idea of founding such an organization. From these meetings emerged a set of workgroups which have already begun to move forward with the planning process. A new Web site is online to facilitate the effort at www.nationalpeaceacademy.us.
Sudan: Civil Society say Sudan Peace is at Risk
To read more please visit http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article27012
Spain: The Right to Education on Peace & Human Rights
This is a draft written statement by the Spanish Society for International Human Rights Law (SSIHRL) to be presented to the Human Rights Council in 2008. To read the statement please visit: http://www.dzeno.cz/?c_id=16385
Israel/Palestine: Call for Youth in the Israel/Palestine area
A team from the US will be traveling to Palestine and Israel under a Fulbright- Hays Travel Grant to study peace education. The team’s main objective is to create a multimedia online curriculum informing students about the region. The team is asking for your help in linking them to youth who are willing to be filmed from the region who express themselves through different creative media; poetry, blogs, editorials, art, or music. Contact: kristinalawyer@yahoo.com
Australia: Save the Children Australia UN Global Peace School Program
After SCA was given the mandate by the United Nations to operate the Program in Australia, it has been operating in South Australia since 2005. SCA are keen to connect with international peace-building school communities or UN Global Peace Schools in other countries. Please contact Joan O’Connor at joan.oconnor@savethechildren.org.au for more information about the SCA Program, the schools or the network.
Stories of Possible Worlds
The UPMS, Popular University of Social Movements, and UPTER, Popular University of Rome, invite all those who work for social change in the field of human rights and democracy to recount their experiences, “in order to identify and enhance the new social processes and act as a sounding board.” To submit or read stories please visit http://powos.opencontent.it/
Annual Theses/Dissertation Awards: Undergraduate and Graduate
Theses and dissertations completed between June 2007 and May 2008 are eligible for awards at this year’s conference. To submit complete the on-line form by June 10, 2008. The web address for your submissions is: http://www.peacejusticestudies.org/membership/theses.php
Help needed in establishing an Individual Grants Database
Global Education Associates is seeking to develop an individual grants database to help those who are looking for support to cover the costs of travel, conference fees, and workshops, particularly for those coming from currency poor countries outside the US. If you know of any funders or if you have received any individual grants before, please e-mail details of the funder and the application process to info@g-e-a.org
Attacks on Schools, Teachers and Students: Call for Input
Despite international humanitarian law and the normative frameworks which protect educational facilities and prohibit the targeting of civilians, including students and teachers, in times of conflict, attacks on schools, students and teachers are prevalent. The Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) is working with partners to draw attention to this issue, and is seeking examples of good practice, lessons learnt, case studies and tools to help in the programmatic and advocacy responses to these war crimes.
Despite international humanitarian law and the normative frameworks which protect educational facilities and prohibit the targeting of civilians, including students and teachers, in times of conflict, attacks on schools, students and teachers are prevalent. The Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) is working with partners to draw attention to this issue, and is seeking examples of good practice, lessons learnt, case studies and tools to help in the programmatic and advocacy responses to these war crimes.
INEE requests the Peace Education community to contribute examples of how communities, agencies, governments or educational authorities have dealt with the issue of safety and security of schools, students and teachers during armed conflict. Examples might include, but are not limited to: Programmatic responses to physical attacks on students, teachers or facilities (e.g. schools as 'zones of peace'); advocacy responses after attacks on education; prevention and preparedness strategies and action plans at local or national levels; risk assessment tools focused on the protection of learners and education personnel; community involvement in safety and security measures for education. For more information on the project please contact: coordinator@ineesite.org
The INEE Secretariat will collate all the information gathered and share it with the global community. For more information about INEE please visit www.ineesite.org.
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.
5th International Conference on Teacher Education and Social Justice - University of Illinois-Chicago – June 7-8, 2008
For more information please visit : http://antioppressiveeducation.org/2008conference.html
"The Role of International Education in the Development of Global Civil Society" – Benicassim Spain, June 12-17, 2008
For more information on this seminar and to download an application visit the BCA website at http://www.bcaabroad.com/Programs/International/SpainSeminar.asp. Please send inquiries to inquiry@BCAabroad.org or call 866-222-6188.
“Sustainable Development in Ecotourism at the Base of the Socioeconomic Pyramid” - Quito, Ecuador - (Tentative) June 13-23, 2008
Senegal and The Gambia” Community Empowerment in the Sene-Gambia Region”
(Tentative) June 15-25, 2008
THE CIVICUS WORLD ASSEMBLY – Glasgow – June 18-21, 2008.
For more information please visit: http://www.civicusassembly.org/
Supporting Leadership for Hope and Justice –Cambridge, MA- Sunday, Wednesday June 29-July 2, 2008
For more information please visit: http://www.lesley.edu/marcom/land_page/peace_institute.html
FFIPP Summer Educational Tour to Palestine/Israel, June 30 - July 9, 2008
For more information call 413-253-0676, email at ffippusa@comcast.net or visit the website at www.ffipp.org
“Globalization for the Common Good: An Inter-faith Perspective” – Melbourne, Australia – June 30 – July 4
For further information about this conference, please visit: http://www.gcgmelbourne2008.info/pages/7th-annual-international-conference-will-be-held-in-melbourne-austr.html. The Deadline for registration is May 30, 2008.
Excellence in Education 2008: Future Minds and Creativity – Paris – July 2-4, 2008
You can get more information about the conference if you access the conference website: www.icieconference.net
Call for Proposals: 6th Annual Conference of the Peace and Justice Studies Association in conjunction with the Peace and Conflict Studies Consortium: “Building Cultures of Peace – Portland State University – September 11-14, 2008
For more information please visit: http://www.peacejusticestudies.org/conference
Nurturing a Canadian Culture of Peace – Hamilton, Ontario - October 2-5, 2008
For more information contact: Robert Gerald Porter < rob@peace-education.ca > and refer to http://www.cultureofpeace.ca
The Sixth International Conference of Museums for Peace: Peace Museums as Spaces for Creating Peace: Building “Peace Literacy” for Global Problem-Solving – Japan – October 6-10, 2008
The peace museum movement is an effective means to achieve this purpose and record the misery of wars and violence. This conference will engage in discussions and presentations to address critical issues that take an interest in humankind’s life-or-death situation such as international conflicts and global environmental problems. For more information please visit http://www.museumsforpeace.org/
Re-Envisioning Leadership for a Hope-Filled Future – Emory University, Atlanta – October 12–14, 2008
For more information, registration or submission of papers please visit, http://www.candler.emory.edu/Events/FallConference08/
“Learning Democracy by Doing, Alternative Practices in Citizenship Learning and Participatory Democracy” – Toronto, Canada – October 16-18
The deadline for early registration is July 31, 2008. For further information, please visit: the website: www.tlc.oise.utoronto.co
Third Global Congress of Women in Politics and Governance – Dusit Hotel, Makati, Philippines – 19-22 October 2008
You can download the full information sheet and registration form for this Third Global Congress of Women in Politics and Governance from our website, http://www.capwip.org/
Seventh Annual Conference on Peace Education – Ontario, Canada – November 21-23, 2008
For more information or to submit a workshop or paper proposal, please see http://www.peace-education.ca/pec/ or email conference@peace-education.ca
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
Please note that only newly submitted workshops/trainings will contain a full description. All workshops/trainings that have been previously published in the newsletter will be listed by date with a link to follow for more information.
Conflict Resolution Education in Teacher Education
The National Collaborative for Conflict Resolution Education in Teacher Education (CRETE) Project invites US College Education faculty to be trained as a trainer in this national initiative to integrate important conflict management skills into their education curriculum. Different dates are available for this training. For more information please visit www.CREducation.org
MA Programs in Peace and Conflict Studies, European University Center for Peace Studies (EPU), Austria
For more information please visit www.epu.ac.at .
One World 2008 Applications Available
Programs in Cambodia, Chile, India and Senegal will run from June 1 through August 1 of 2008. To apply, please download our application at http://www.theoneworldfoundation.org/?page_id=63.
Conflict Transformation Across Cultures- Summer Peace-building Program at the SIT Graduate Institute- Brattleboro, Vermont USA June 2-20, 2008
The program offers three graduate credits applicable toward a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Transformation or a Master Degree in Conflict Transformation at the SIT Graduate Institute. For applications please visit: http://www.worldlearning.org/5186.htm
Specialization Course on Child Protection, Monitoring and Rehabilitation – Austria –June 8- 20, 2008
For further information on the programme and application form at: www.aspr.ac.at/ipt.htm
New MA Program in Social Justice and Human Rights at Arizona State University For more information please visit http://newcollege.asu.edu/programs/social_justice
Design Science Lab—Developing Solutions for Peace – UN, New York – June 16-23, 2008
For more information please visit Design Science Lab in NY: http://www.designsciencelab.org
Infusing Understanding of Peace and Conflict in the Muslim World into the Curriculum – Madison Area Technical College – June 18-20, 2008
This three-day institute will focus on content and strategies for curriculum development. National and regional content experts will provide information and resources to help faculty frame understandings of key issues of identity, language, religion, and politics in Muslim cultures around the world. See registration details, color flyer, program speakers, and other additional info online at: http://matcmadison.edu/matc/offerings/internationalstudies/SummerInstitute2008.shtm
Global Kids Summer Institute for Educators – New York – July 7-11, 2008
For more information and registration please contact global kids at 212-226-0130 or info@globalkids.org
Sophia Summer Institute 2008: A Gathering to Celebrate Thomas Berry’s work – Oakland, CA – July 18-22
Download registration form: www.hnu.edu/sophia
Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network Summer School 2008 – Istanbul – July 21 -28, 2008
The main theme of the summer school will be the promotion of Human rights in conflict situation and difficult political and social context. It will offer young people committed to Human rights a space for exchange and dialogue while building their capacities and competences with tools and methodologies around human rights learning and action leading. To apply & for more information, contact Ms. Nour Hemici at nour@euromedrights.net
Training for Human Rights Accompaniment Volunteers to work with Colombian Peace Community and Other Partner Organizations – Nyack, New York – July 29- Aug. 3, 2008
The Colombia Peace Presence is an accompaniment project that started in the Peace Community of San José de Apartadó, one of several rural communities in Colombia that has taken an extraordinary stand against war by refusing to support any armed group. It seeks committed and skilled volunteers, 23 years or older, with sound judgment and who are proficient in Spanish. For more information and to apply, please go to http://www.forcolombia.org/apply
Building Justice Across Borders: Community Nonviolent Resistance to Impunity in Colombia – Columbia – August 2-16, 2008
This is an opportunity to travel to the Peace Community of San José de Apartadó , meet with people whose family members have been killed by the US-funded Colombian army, grassroots activists and get to understand the U.S. media blanket on Colombia and get a glimpse of the side of Colombian life that rarely arrives to the U.S. Contact Liza at 510-763-1403 or liza@igc.org to register by June 20.
Israeli-Palestinian Workshop on Education for Peace – Tantur, Jerusalem – August 8-9, 2008
The Workshop will be a meeting ground for dialogue and mutual learning about peace education from the viewpoint of academia and from the field of practitioners. Furthermore, it will raise critical issues and acquire new insights into the profound peace education developments in Israel, Palestine and around the world. Registration is open through July 31, 2008. For more information please visithttp://www.ipcri.org
International Service for Human Rights Training on Human Rights (in French) – Geneva – September 8-26,2008
The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) in Geneva has announced that it will be running an "Advanced Geneva Training Course on Human Rights" in French (for french speaking activists) from 8-26 September 2008. For more information please contact the ISHR at courses@ishr.ch or visit their site www.ishr.com.
IHRN Training Programme 2008 Human Rights Fieldwork - Principles, Strategies and Skills – National University of Ireland, Maynooth – October 26- November 2, 2008
For an application form and information on all IHRN Training programs see http://www.ihrnetwork.org/2007-08-programmes.htm
Free Download of Peace, Conflict, and Violence: Peace Psychology for the 21st Century
Because of the growth of interest in peace psychology in developing parts of the world, the copyright for Peace, Conflict, and Violence: Peace Psychology for the 21st Century has been reverted to the editors (Dan Christie, Dick Wagner, & Deborah Winter) and is now available for downloading at no cost at :
http://academic.marion.ohio state.edu/dchristie/Peace%20Psychology%20Book.html
Free Resource Packet for Teachers to Use Howard Zinn’s “A People’s Histrory of the United States” in the classroom
If you are a teacher then please visit http://www.zinnedproject.org/packet-request otherwise you can download a free resource guide from http://www.zinnedproject.org/resources
Living in Democracy - Lesson plans for lower secondary level - by Rolf Gollob, Peter Krapf
This is a manual for teachers in Education for Democratic Citizenship (EDC) and Human Rights Education (HRE), EDC/HRE textbook editors and curriculum developers. Nine teaching units of approximately four lessons each focus on key concepts of EDC/HRE. The objective of EDC/HRE is the active citizen who is willing and able to participate in the democratic community.
To place an order directly: http://book.coe.int/sysmodules/RBS_page/admin/redirect.php?id=36&lang=EN&produit_aliasid=2306
PEACE A History of Movements and Ideas by David Cortright
In a year that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the creation of the peace symbol, veteran scholar and peace activist David Cortright offers a definitive history of the human striving for peace and an analysis of its religious and intellectual roots. Order now at Cambridge University Press http://www.cambridge.org/us/
Online Publications from Human Rights Associates and Save the Children
Crimes of War: What the Public Should Know - Educator's Guide: http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/lib.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7EADXH?OpenDocument
Human Rights and Service Learning: http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/lib.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7EAE2E?OpenDocument
State of the World's Mothers 2008: Closing the Survival Gap for Children Under 5: http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/lib.nsf/db900SID/KHII-7ED9CU?OpenDocument
New e-book: Winds of Change: How e-technologies can assist education on human and minorities' rights
The results of the research project "ICT service in human rights education: The role of digital libraries", implemented by the ETC Graz, the Institute for Ethnic Studies in Ljubljana and the Human Rights Centre at the University of Sarajevo in 2007, have been published as an e-book which is now available online under http://www.hrc.unsa.ba/aso/.
Please note that only new submitted job postings will contain a description. All jobs that have been previously published in the newsletter will be listed with a link for more information.
Program Coordinator, Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program
Sister Cities International is looking for a program coordinator who is knowledgeable and interested in Iraqi politics, culture and history. Please apply by sending your resume and cover letter with all relevant experience, and salary history to Erica Sewell, Youth & Education Program Manager, at esewell@sister-cities.org . Please put IYLEP Coordinator Position in the subject line. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Research Associate – Future of Peace Operations program
The Henry L. Stimson Center, a nonprofit public policy institute committed to finding pragmatic steps toward ideal objectives, seeks a full time research associate for the Future of Peace Operations program to work on issues related to peace operations, with a focus on genocide prevention and the protection of civilians by peacekeepers and military forces. For more information please visit http://www.idealist.org/en/job/279416-6 . Deadline to apply is July 12, 2008
HPCR International Peacebuilding Initiative, Summer Internship (UNPAID)on Psychosocial – Washington D.C. or New York
The Peacebuilding Initiative, a project of HPCR International in cooperation with the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research (HPCR) at Harvard University, and in partnership with the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office, seeks a graduate level intern to help develop a thematic portal on psychosocial and peacebuilding. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Ms. Suneeta Kaimal at skaimal@hpcr.org. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. For more information about the project please visit www.peacebuildinginitiative.org
The Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution invites applications for a new term (9-month appointment) Assistant Professor of conflict resolution, Fairfax, VA
The successful applicant will have demonstrated training and experience in conflict analysis and resolution and hold a Ph.D. Applicants should submit the following: letter of interest; CV; evidence of interest and/or experience in teaching undergraduates; and the names and contact information of three references electronically through http://jobs.gmu.edu for position F9150z. Deadline for submissions is 6/04/08. For more information please visit http://www.peacejusticestudies.org.
Early Literacy Consultancy
Save the Children Mozambique seeks a long-term consultant for a new project in Gaza Province that will promote literacy among young children. Please submit a CV and brief letter of interest no later than Friday, May 30, 2008 to Jodie Fonseca, Education and HIV/AIDS Advisor, Save the Children, jfonseca@savechildren.org
Assistant / Associate Professor at the Department of Peace and Conflict studies
Resumes will be received until 20 June 2008 at the e-mail jobshr@upeace.org. The job description can be found at the staff home page and at the main page of the UPEACE website www.upeace.org
Grant Program Officer Position at USIP
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) seeks an individual to serve as a Program Officer in the Institute's Grant Program. The Grant Program increases the breadth and depth of USIP's work by supporting peace building projects managed by nonprofit organizations, including educational institutions, research institutions, civil society organizations, and NGOs. Interested candidates should submit a resume, including recent salary history to: vacancies+200827@usip.org
New Scholarship: Peace Scholar Dissertation Fellowship
The Peace Scholar Dissertation Fellowship is open to doctoral students enrolled in U.S. universities who are writing their dissertation. Selection is based on the following factors: record of achievement and/or leadership potential; significance and potential of the project for making an important contribution to knowledge, practice or public understanding; and quality of the project design and its feasibility within the timetable proposed. Preference will be given to those who have not held Institute fellowships or grants in the past. For more information, please visit http://www.usip.org
Atkin Fellowships for Young Leaders from the Arab World and Israel
The Fellowships will allow young leaders from Israel and the Arab world to spend four months in London to debate, study and develop their ideas on how to further peace and understanding in the Middle East. Fellows may be journalists, academics, business people, members of government or non-governmental organizations. For 2008/09, they are looking for people who are based in Israel, the Palestinian territories, and Jordan. The deadline for all applications is 31 May 2008. For more information, please visit: http://www.icsr.info/project/atkin
Position Vacancy: Summer Peace-building Institute (SPI)
SPI is seeking a director who will be responsible for directing the planning, implementation, funding and evaluation of SPI as well as supervising SPI staff and coordinating SPI instructors and outside speakers during the Summer Peace building Institute. Will facilitate relationship building and development (program and financial) with a variety of outside constituencies, both domestic and international. The Director leads the SPI program team and is a member of the CJP Academic Committee. For more information please visit http://www.peacejusticestudies.org
3 Jobs Available at the International Rescue Committee in Liberia
The International Rescue Committee is seeking candidates for three positions in Liberia including two Program Directors and an Education Coordinator. www.IRCjobs.org. IRC does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. The IRC reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate
New Jobs Available at Building with Books
Building with Books is currently seeking passionate, experienced, creative, results-oriented and professional individuals for three positions available within the New York City Area. For more information, please visit: http://www.buildingwithbooks.org/
Fellowship - Open Society Institute Invites Innovative Thinkers to Confront Global Challenges
The Open Society Institute has announced a new fellowship program to enable outstanding individuals from around the world to pursue projects that will inspire meaningful debate and shape public policy. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information please visit: http://www.soros.org/
Fellowship - Ford Motor Company International
Applications must be postmarked, faxed, or emailed by June 30, 2008 to be considered. For more information and to submit applications please visit: http://www.92y.org/content/ford_fellowship.asp?redirect=fordfellowship.
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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