Sobrevivir a la Era Nuclear

JUNE 6 – 8, 2023
12:00-4:00 pm daily
This three-day virtual institute will introduce faculty and staff to an experiential learning approach for incorporating social action campaigns into either a semester-long course or co-curricular workshop series. In this transformative experiential learning model, students develop and launch a social action campaign of their choosing during the semester the course is taught. The student campaigns seek to change a rule, regulation, norm, or practice of an institution, whether on campus or in the community.
Our long-term goal is to mainstream this model for teaching active democracy. The world needs more citizens who have developed their knowledge and skills in bringing about positive change through real world experience. While not all of the student campaigns are successful, many have been and those that haven’t succeeded have still taught valuable lessons to those who led them and those who were engaged in one form or another.
APPLICATION
There is no cost to join theSummer ‘23 Institute on Teaching Social Action.However, we want to restrict participation in the institute to those faculty, staff or students who are committed to implementing this experiential social action course model. Please note that preparing and supporting students to launch their social action campaigns generally takes at least half of the course content and assignments. Some courses are directly on social action and change, while others address a societal issue (e.g., climate change, housing, poverty, etc.) around which students develop their campaigns. From experience, the social action campaign dimension of these courses takes up roughly half of the course work (readings, assignments, and in-class teaching and group work).
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3-DAY VIRTUAL SUMMER INSTITUTE DESIGN
During the three-day institute, participants will draft a syllabus and develop a teaching and a plan for supporting student campaigns which are launched mid-semester. The institute sessions will be led by Dr. Scott Myers-Lipton, Professor of Sociology at San Jose State University, with support from Bobby Hackett, President of the Bonner Foundation. We will use a flipped classroom model, where participants will be asked to prepare for live webinar sessions by reading textbooks CHANGE! A Student Guide to Social Action andCHANGE! A Guide to Teaching Social Action and watching a series of short video presentations on the following topics:

An Overview of Teaching Social Action
Organizing Your Class
Issue Development & Choosing Campaigns
Change Theory & Building Power
Research & Group Dynamics
Strategy & Tactics
Campaign Kick-Off
Campaign Plan & Evaluation

Participants will work with a syllabus template which includes guiding questions. We will discuss the pros and cons of revising a course to incorporate social action campaigns or develop a new course that complements an existing course, concentration, minor, major, or certificate program. We will also share the process and lessons learned from prior student campaigns. We welcome participants who want to explore developing a co-curricular social action workshop series embedded into a fellowship or co-curricular or integrated program.

The Mindful Courage Men’s retreat is an opportunity to deepen your relationship with yourself, those you care about, the natural world, and explore your higher purpose in life. Adult life can be lonely; many men yearn for deeper relationships and connections. Deeper connections are possible with intentional effort and practice. This retreat, in the gorgeous Appalachian mountain forest near Sugar Grove, West Virginia, explores what it means to be mindfully and emotionally courageous on the path of connection with yourself and others. Participants will be invited to engage in a variety of contemplative, creative, and collaborative practices, including mindfulness meditation, hiking and nature immersion, martial arts, contemplative journaling, and compassionate listening Food, facilitation, and accommodations will be provided for at MountainTop Retreat, Sugar Grove (3 hours from Washington, D.C., 1 hour from Harrisonburg, VA., 1.5 hours from Charlottesville, VA). Sliding fee schedule.
Facilitator: Ed Brantmeier, Ph.D, is a peace educator, author, husband, father of three boys, and avid outdoorsman. As a man who has experienced multiple adverse childhood experiences, he enjoys supporting other men’s journeys of difficulty, growth, and healing. Ed has been a contemplative practitioner for over 30 years.
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The Leibniz Institute for Educational Media | Georg Eckert Institute is pleased to announce the call for papers for this year’s Georg Arnhold International Summer Conference, which will take place at the Leibniz Institute for Educational Media in Braunschweig, Germany, from June 26 to 29, 2023.
EDUCATIONAL JUSTICE AND SUSTAINABLE PEACE: ACCESS, PARTICIPATION AND TECHNOLOGY
While the right to education has been guaranteed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights since 1948 (Article 26), it has often been acknowledged that an effective implementation of this right in the form of educational equity and justice has been achieved to an unequal and generally unsatisfactory extent. Such inequalities have not only been between Global North and Global South; within national education systems and even the microcosm of the school, access to education has too often been dependent on a student’s personal background, be it financial, social, ethnic, or familial. More recently, in the aftermath of the global COVID-19 pandemic, countries around the world are facing an unprecedented disruption not only to their economies and societies but especially to their education systems. Already existing inequalities – on all levels – have been exacerbated, with the prognosis that the impact of this global crisis will undo several decades of progress with respect to anti-discrimination, gender equality, and educational justice. At the same time, now more than ever, education is ascribed a key role in equipping young people with the knowledge and skills they need to work together to help promote sustainable peace and social justice, appreciation of diversity, social participation and democratic action, solidarity, and resilient responses to societal challenges. But what is meant by “sustainable” peace when a new war in Europe has effectively put the long-trusted strategy of “peace at all costs” up for negotiation, while ubiquitous concepts of “sustainability” are informed primarily by hegemonic governance discourses of the Global North?
While the digitization of education and educational media seeks to render education more accessible and relevant for modern-day society, debates around conditions for active participation and access to technology and resources have highlighted more recent challenges in this regard, focusing, for instance, on exclusion, inequality and injustice.
In this context, the term educational equity moves beyond access to education per se to include the pursuit of an education system that address all students, regardless of their social background or origin, language, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, or ability to learn. Educational equity signifies conditions that ensure all students have the opportunities, support, and resources they need to achieve their individual educational goals.
This year’s conference will therefore address the question of how educational justice can be achieved and promoted under various conditions and inquires as to the philosophical, motivational, and practical challenges and approaches to solutions from educational theory, policy and practice. Special attention will be given to the specific and common challenges to education in both the Global North and South as well as in a variety of conflict- and post-conflict-contexts.
The Georg Arnhold Program on Education for Sustainable Peace invites submission of original contributions that draw upon current theories and innovative methods, in a range of contexts, to illuminate the different aspects and challenges educational justice is facing today. Abstracts can speak to – without being limited by – the following considerations:

What do we understand educational justice/educational equity/educational equality to be, and how has research described the conditions for achieving it?
What disparities and inequalities can be identified in access to education from a regional (Global North/Global South), socio-economic (inequalities within a particular society), intersectional or infrastructural perspective?
How does conflict relate to educational justice? How and to what extent does educational inequality contribute as a driver of conflict to the emergence or intensification of conflicts? What educational impacts can be achieved by peace education, transitional justice and reconciliation processes/or methods/approaches?
What theoretical approaches might be significant for understanding correlations between educational justice (or lack of it) and peace learning/peace and justice in society?
Who shapes participation, and who decides who shapes it? What does this mean for power dynamics in education?
In what ways has the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated already existing inequities, and what might this mean for peace learning/peace and justice in society?
What classroom practices around digital media might help to soften digital inequities?
What does this mean for teacher education moving forward?
What are the consequences of educational exclusion, and what part is played by gender, ethnic/religious, socio-economic inequality, digital inequality as well as further inequalities and their intersections for education and future prospects?
What is the role of education in mitigating group divisions and providing a foundation for peace and justice (especially after violence or disruptions such as COVID)?

Applicants are requested to explain how their proposal addresses the theme of the Summer Conference as outlined above.
The four-day long Summer Conference will bring together early-career scholars, senior researchers, and practitioners from around the world. It will provide an interdisciplinary and international forum that will allow participants to debate and critically reflect upon key research questions, methods, findings, and their implications. The academic program will offer participants the opportunity to widen their research perspectives and improve their methodological competencies.
Workshop with the International Rescue Committee
Part of the Summer Conference is a workshop organized and facilitated by the Airbel Impact Lab, which is the research and innovation arm of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). During the workshop, conference participants will use design methods and mindsets to think through practical ways of improving the impact of their work and/or increasing its application.
Following the summer conference, up to 5 individuals will be selected to undertake fellowships with the IRC. These individuals will work closely with IRC staff to undertake work which furthers both the IRC’s and the fellows’ interests.
How to apply?
The Summer Conference primarily welcomes applications from academic experts, post-doctoral scholars and doctoral candidates from the humanities and social sciences, particularly education, history, political sciences, sociology, law, anthropology, and psychology. Practitioners working for international organizations and NGOs in the relevant fields are also welcome to apply. Applications from students enrolled in a master’s program and recent graduates with a master’s degree will be considered in exceptional cases.
Submit your application via the online application form at our website.
The deadline for completed applications is March 30, 2023. Successful applicants will be notified by mid-April.

The Leibniz Institute for Educational Media | Georg Eckert Institute is pleased to announce the call for papers for this year’s Georg Arnhold International Summer Conference, which will take place at the Leibniz Institute for Educational Media in Braunschweig, Germany, from June 26 to 29, 2023.
EDUCATIONAL JUSTICE AND SUSTAINABLE PEACE: ACCESS, PARTICIPATION AND TECHNOLOGY
While the right to education has been guaranteed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights since 1948 (Article 26), it has often been acknowledged that an effective implementation of this right in the form of educational equity and justice has been achieved to an unequal and generally unsatisfactory extent. Such inequalities have not only been between Global North and Global South; within national education systems and even the microcosm of the school, access to education has too often been dependent on a student’s personal background, be it financial, social, ethnic, or familial. More recently, in the aftermath of the global COVID-19 pandemic, countries around the world are facing an unprecedented disruption not only to their economies and societies but especially to their education systems. Already existing inequalities – on all levels – have been exacerbated, with the prognosis that the impact of this global crisis will undo several decades of progress with respect to anti-discrimination, gender equality, and educational justice. At the same time, now more than ever, education is ascribed a key role in equipping young people with the knowledge and skills they need to work together to help promote sustainable peace and social justice, appreciation of diversity, social participation and democratic action, solidarity, and resilient responses to societal challenges. But what is meant by “sustainable” peace when a new war in Europe has effectively put the long-trusted strategy of “peace at all costs” up for negotiation, while ubiquitous concepts of “sustainability” are informed primarily by hegemonic governance discourses of the Global North?
While the digitization of education and educational media seeks to render education more accessible and relevant for modern-day society, debates around conditions for active participation and access to technology and resources have highlighted more recent challenges in this regard, focusing, for instance, on exclusion, inequality and injustice.
In this context, the term educational equity moves beyond access to education per se to include the pursuit of an education system that address all students, regardless of their social background or origin, language, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, or ability to learn. Educational equity signifies conditions that ensure all students have the opportunities, support, and resources they need to achieve their individual educational goals.
This year’s conference will therefore address the question of how educational justice can be achieved and promoted under various conditions and inquires as to the philosophical, motivational, and practical challenges and approaches to solutions from educational theory, policy and practice. Special attention will be given to the specific and common challenges to education in both the Global North and South as well as in a variety of conflict- and post-conflict-contexts.
The Georg Arnhold Program on Education for Sustainable Peace invites submission of original contributions that draw upon current theories and innovative methods, in a range of contexts, to illuminate the different aspects and challenges educational justice is facing today. Abstracts can speak to – without being limited by – the following considerations:

What do we understand educational justice/educational equity/educational equality to be, and how has research described the conditions for achieving it?
What disparities and inequalities can be identified in access to education from a regional (Global North/Global South), socio-economic (inequalities within a particular society), intersectional or infrastructural perspective?
How does conflict relate to educational justice? How and to what extent does educational inequality contribute as a driver of conflict to the emergence or intensification of conflicts? What educational impacts can be achieved by peace education, transitional justice and reconciliation processes/or methods/approaches?
What theoretical approaches might be significant for understanding correlations between educational justice (or lack of it) and peace learning/peace and justice in society?
Who shapes participation, and who decides who shapes it? What does this mean for power dynamics in education?
In what ways has the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated already existing inequities, and what might this mean for peace learning/peace and justice in society?
What classroom practices around digital media might help to soften digital inequities?
What does this mean for teacher education moving forward?
What are the consequences of educational exclusion, and what part is played by gender, ethnic/religious, socio-economic inequality, digital inequality as well as further inequalities and their intersections for education and future prospects?
What is the role of education in mitigating group divisions and providing a foundation for peace and justice (especially after violence or disruptions such as COVID)?

Applicants are requested to explain how their proposal addresses the theme of the Summer Conference as outlined above.
The four-day long Summer Conference will bring together early-career scholars, senior researchers, and practitioners from around the world. It will provide an interdisciplinary and international forum that will allow participants to debate and critically reflect upon key research questions, methods, findings, and their implications. The academic program will offer participants the opportunity to widen their research perspectives and improve their methodological competencies.
Workshop with the International Rescue Committee
Part of the Summer Conference is a workshop organized and facilitated by the Airbel Impact Lab, which is the research and innovation arm of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). During the workshop, conference participants will use design methods and mindsets to think through practical ways of improving the impact of their work and/or increasing its application.
Following the summer conference, up to 5 individuals will be selected to undertake fellowships with the IRC. These individuals will work closely with IRC staff to undertake work which furthers both the IRC’s and the fellows’ interests.
How to apply?
The Summer Conference primarily welcomes applications from academic experts, post-doctoral scholars and doctoral candidates from the humanities and social sciences, particularly education, history, political sciences, sociology, law, anthropology, and psychology. Practitioners working for international organizations and NGOs in the relevant fields are also welcome to apply. Applications from students enrolled in a master’s program and recent graduates with a master’s degree will be considered in exceptional cases.
Submit your application via the online application form at our website.
The deadline for completed applications is March 30, 2023. Successful applicants will be notified by mid-April.

“A Future for Peace: Rethinking our Answers in an Unpredictable Global Landscape”

Conference 3-6 July 2023 at Schlaining Castle

The war in Ukraine, the renewed rivalry between the great powers, the worsening loss of livelihoods driven by the climate crisis, and the effects of rapid technological change continue to dramatically impact security and stability around the world. Working for peace requires a constant endeavour to rethink previously established answers.
TheAustrian Forum for Peaceis a new, never before seen format in Austria, established to rethink approaches for resolving conflict and sustaining peace, to break through the spreading fog of global unpredictability. Elucidating answers requires a diversity of experience, approach, and perspective, which will be brought together in this new forum.
As a all-party platform fordialogue and mediation, the ACP has been assisting conflicting parties to work out their differences for over 40 years. At Schlaining Castle, home of the ACP, only about 20 km from the former Iron Curtain, it is also a place where experts from all over the worldtrain for peaceand where new concepts ofpeace researchare created and discussed.
The main topics of the conference –Peace Processes in a Fragmented WorldandInnovation for Peace:Conflict,Climate Change and Technology–will be separately approached in panel discussions succeeded by expert workshops, happening in parallel.
On the last day of theAustrian Forum for PeaceaPeace-Tech Marketplacewill be organized, to bring together different initiatives and will showcase technology that can be used in peace-work, an ACP focal point.
Registration:
Join the firstAustrian Forum for Peace “A Future for Peace: Rethinking our Answers in an Unpredictable Global Landscape”andregister now(Application deadline: 31 May 2023).
Registration fees(participation on the opening day is free of charge):

EUR 100,- per full conference day (excl. accommodation)
EUR 75,- per half conference day

Payment information will follow after registration.
Accommodation is booked individually.
We recommend:www.reduce.at– Use the code “Peaceforum” to get a special rate. For more information on accommodations in the area,click here.

“A Future for Peace: Rethinking our Answers in an Unpredictable Global Landscape”

Conference 3-6 July 2023 at Schlaining Castle

The war in Ukraine, the renewed rivalry between the great powers, the worsening loss of livelihoods driven by the climate crisis, and the effects of rapid technological change continue to dramatically impact security and stability around the world. Working for peace requires a constant endeavour to rethink previously established answers.
TheAustrian Forum for Peaceis a new, never before seen format in Austria, established to rethink approaches for resolving conflict and sustaining peace, to break through the spreading fog of global unpredictability. Elucidating answers requires a diversity of experience, approach, and perspective, which will be brought together in this new forum.
As a all-party platform fordialogue and mediation, the ACP has been assisting conflicting parties to work out their differences for over 40 years. At Schlaining Castle, home of the ACP, only about 20 km from the former Iron Curtain, it is also a place where experts from all over the worldtrain for peaceand where new concepts ofpeace researchare created and discussed.
The main topics of the conference –Peace Processes in a Fragmented WorldandInnovation for Peace:Conflict,Climate Change and Technology–will be separately approached in panel discussions succeeded by expert workshops, happening in parallel.
On the last day of theAustrian Forum for PeaceaPeace-Tech Marketplacewill be organized, to bring together different initiatives and will showcase technology that can be used in peace-work, an ACP focal point.
Registration:
Join the firstAustrian Forum for Peace “A Future for Peace: Rethinking our Answers in an Unpredictable Global Landscape”andregister now(Application deadline: 31 May 2023).
Registration fees(participation on the opening day is free of charge):

EUR 100,- per full conference day (excl. accommodation)
EUR 75,- per half conference day

Payment information will follow after registration.
Accommodation is booked individually.
We recommend:www.reduce.at– Use the code “Peaceforum” to get a special rate. For more information on accommodations in the area,click here.

STATE OF THE ART, ISSUES, STRATEGIES, AND PERSPECTIVES
Bringing together educators, academics, policymakers and civil society, to examine the principles, theories, praxis, and potential, of contemporary peace education around the world.
This special academic conference on peace education will take place July 11-14, 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda.
Peace education is one of the core pillars necessary for human and ecological peace. In an era of crisis, the need is as great and urgent as ever and the demand is rising, but knowledge about the approaches, technologies, and venues of peace education remain inadequate. This conference aims to address those deficiencies by advancing knowledge and mutual learning about the field.
View the call for proposals

STATE OF THE ART, ISSUES, STRATEGIES, AND PERSPECTIVES
Bringing together educators, academics, policymakers and civil society, to examine the principles, theories, praxis, and potential, of contemporary peace education around the world.
This special academic conference on peace education will take place July 11-14, 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda.
Peace education is one of the core pillars necessary for human and ecological peace. In an era of crisis, the need is as great and urgent as ever and the demand is rising, but knowledge about the approaches, technologies, and venues of peace education remain inadequate. This conference aims to address those deficiencies by advancing knowledge and mutual learning about the field.
View the call for proposals

Youth Peace Ambassadors Network is looking for 30 participants based inArmenia, Belgium, France, Georgia, Germany, Kosovo, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain and Ukraineto participate in its upcoming training “Non-Violent Answer.”
When:23.08–30.08.2023(with arrival and departure days);
Where:Landshut, Bavaria, Germany;
Deadline to apply:30th of April 2023;
The link for Applications isHERE
Why does this project take place?
In many countries, regions, and cities, people are showing dissatisfaction, protesting against human rights violations and lack of democracy and seeking justice and peace. Unfortunately, some authorities are responding with violence which only makes things worse. This leads to more violent conflict and violence, leaving many young people feeling uncertain about their futures. In Europe alone, violence has increased in many countries and many others are experiencing human rights violations and armed conflicts.
“Non-violent answer” aims to educate as many young people as possible on nonviolent conflict transformation. By doing this, we hope to break the cycle of violence and help young people become leaders in peaceful conflict transformation. We want to equip young people, youth workers, and activists with the knowledge and skills needed to use nonviolence in their work, activism, and daily lives. We also hope to raise awareness of European values of peace and equal political participation by bringing together youth workers from different backgrounds.
AIM: To equip 30 youth workers, activists and trainers with competencies of nonviolent conflict transformation and resolution to be leaders in building a sustainable culture of peace and respect for human rights by working at the grassroots level in their respective communities.
Objectives

To equip participants with knowledge about peace, nonviolence, different forms of violence, conflict, peacebuilding, a culture of peace, and human rights.
To help participants understand the importance of nonviolent conflict resolution and how it relates to human rights.
To explore the theory of nonviolent conflict transformation.
To provide participants with practical tools for peaceful conflict resolution, mediation, and facilitation in youth work and the labor market.
To identify the impact of conflict and violence on local communities and human rights in participating countries.
To create a safe space for participants to cooperate in sustainable peace and nonviolent conflict transformation, and become peaceful leaders in their communities.
To equip participants with tools to advocate for nonviolent conflict transformation, such as peaceful conflict transformation, dialogue creation, nonviolent communication, active listening, street epistemology, and empathy.
To facilitate the planning and implementation of at least 6 grassroots-level follow-up activities focused on local conflict transformation.
To support participants in further engagement through online learning and the YPAN Conflict Transformation Academy.

Profile of participants

young people aged between 18 and 27 years (exceptions are possible if duly justified);
able to work in English;
available and fully committed to taking part in the whole duration of the project;
curious, open-minded, appreciate diversity and learn about each other’s realities;
motivated to learn and apply the gained competencies in their work
involved in youth or community projects in their community and be motivated to implement youth initiatives for peace-building following the project;
young people interested in peace, human rights education, and social entrepreneurship;
young people who want to create positive changes in their communities and find innovative solutions to problems.
youth workers, leaders, or educators who work in the field of human rights and peacebuilding.

HOW DO WE WORK?
The training course “Non-violent Answer” will be based on the principles of non-formal education.
We will implement the basic elements of non-formal education, such as the education being voluntary, organized with educational objectives, participatory and learner-centered, about learning life skills and preparing for active citizenship, based on involving both individual and group learning with a collective approach, holistic and process-oriented, as well as based on experience and action (we will plan the follow-up activities) and starts from the needs of the participants.
Basically is a peer-to-peer (you teach & learn from others) approach. 😊
COSTS
Access to free education and empowerment is one of our main principles. That’s why, through the support of the ERASMUS + program, we are able to provide this training for you for FREE.
We will reimburse your travels to Landshut with the limit of:
Poland, Spain, Belgium, Kosovo, Serbia, Ukraine—275 Eur,
France—180 Eur;
Georgia, Portugal, Armenia—360 Eur;
Germany—23 Eur.
If you choose green travel (train, carpooling, boat, bus, etc.), we will try to support you with higher reimbursement.
Youth Peace Ambassadors Network
The Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (YPAN) is an informal network of 120 young peacebuilders from across Europe who work with and in conflict-affected communities.
The majority of the members of the network are trained on human rights, non-formal education, and conflict transformation by the Council of Europe in the long-term project (2011–2014).
Our Mission: The YPA Network wants to develop a culture of peace by empowering young people, and promoting human rights, dignity, equality, and respect for diversity through education, advocacy, and other non-violent actions through projects at the local and international levels.
CONTACT
Write to this e-mails with the Subject: ”Non-violent Answer” — lydia@ypan.org and/ or nevena@ypan.org.
“Non-violent answer” is a project financed by the European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme.

Youth Peace Ambassadors Network is looking for 30 participants based inArmenia, Belgium, France, Georgia, Germany, Kosovo, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain and Ukraineto participate in its upcoming training “Non-Violent Answer.”
When:23.08–30.08.2023(with arrival and departure days);
Where:Landshut, Bavaria, Germany;
Deadline to apply:30th of April 2023;
The link for Applications isHERE
Why does this project take place?
In many countries, regions, and cities, people are showing dissatisfaction, protesting against human rights violations and lack of democracy and seeking justice and peace. Unfortunately, some authorities are responding with violence which only makes things worse. This leads to more violent conflict and violence, leaving many young people feeling uncertain about their futures. In Europe alone, violence has increased in many countries and many others are experiencing human rights violations and armed conflicts.
“Non-violent answer” aims to educate as many young people as possible on nonviolent conflict transformation. By doing this, we hope to break the cycle of violence and help young people become leaders in peaceful conflict transformation. We want to equip young people, youth workers, and activists with the knowledge and skills needed to use nonviolence in their work, activism, and daily lives. We also hope to raise awareness of European values of peace and equal political participation by bringing together youth workers from different backgrounds.
AIM: To equip 30 youth workers, activists and trainers with competencies of nonviolent conflict transformation and resolution to be leaders in building a sustainable culture of peace and respect for human rights by working at the grassroots level in their respective communities.
Objectives

To equip participants with knowledge about peace, nonviolence, different forms of violence, conflict, peacebuilding, a culture of peace, and human rights.
To help participants understand the importance of nonviolent conflict resolution and how it relates to human rights.
To explore the theory of nonviolent conflict transformation.
To provide participants with practical tools for peaceful conflict resolution, mediation, and facilitation in youth work and the labor market.
To identify the impact of conflict and violence on local communities and human rights in participating countries.
To create a safe space for participants to cooperate in sustainable peace and nonviolent conflict transformation, and become peaceful leaders in their communities.
To equip participants with tools to advocate for nonviolent conflict transformation, such as peaceful conflict transformation, dialogue creation, nonviolent communication, active listening, street epistemology, and empathy.
To facilitate the planning and implementation of at least 6 grassroots-level follow-up activities focused on local conflict transformation.
To support participants in further engagement through online learning and the YPAN Conflict Transformation Academy.

Profile of participants

young people aged between 18 and 27 years (exceptions are possible if duly justified);
able to work in English;
available and fully committed to taking part in the whole duration of the project;
curious, open-minded, appreciate diversity and learn about each other’s realities;
motivated to learn and apply the gained competencies in their work
involved in youth or community projects in their community and be motivated to implement youth initiatives for peace-building following the project;
young people interested in peace, human rights education, and social entrepreneurship;
young people who want to create positive changes in their communities and find innovative solutions to problems.
youth workers, leaders, or educators who work in the field of human rights and peacebuilding.

HOW DO WE WORK?
The training course “Non-violent Answer” will be based on the principles of non-formal education.
We will implement the basic elements of non-formal education, such as the education being voluntary, organized with educational objectives, participatory and learner-centered, about learning life skills and preparing for active citizenship, based on involving both individual and group learning with a collective approach, holistic and process-oriented, as well as based on experience and action (we will plan the follow-up activities) and starts from the needs of the participants.
Basically is a peer-to-peer (you teach & learn from others) approach. 😊
COSTS
Access to free education and empowerment is one of our main principles. That’s why, through the support of the ERASMUS + program, we are able to provide this training for you for FREE.
We will reimburse your travels to Landshut with the limit of:
Poland, Spain, Belgium, Kosovo, Serbia, Ukraine—275 Eur,
France—180 Eur;
Georgia, Portugal, Armenia—360 Eur;
Germany—23 Eur.
If you choose green travel (train, carpooling, boat, bus, etc.), we will try to support you with higher reimbursement.
Youth Peace Ambassadors Network
The Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (YPAN) is an informal network of 120 young peacebuilders from across Europe who work with and in conflict-affected communities.
The majority of the members of the network are trained on human rights, non-formal education, and conflict transformation by the Council of Europe in the long-term project (2011–2014).
Our Mission: The YPA Network wants to develop a culture of peace by empowering young people, and promoting human rights, dignity, equality, and respect for diversity through education, advocacy, and other non-violent actions through projects at the local and international levels.
CONTACT
Write to this e-mails with the Subject: ”Non-violent Answer” — lydia@ypan.org and/ or nevena@ypan.org.
“Non-violent answer” is a project financed by the European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme.

Youth Peace Ambassadors Network is looking for 30 participants based inArmenia, Belgium, France, Georgia, Germany, Kosovo, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain and Ukraineto participate in its upcoming training “Non-Violent Answer.”
When:23.08–30.08.2023(with arrival and departure days);
Where:Landshut, Bavaria, Germany;
Deadline to apply:30th of April 2023;
The link for Applications isHERE
Why does this project take place?
In many countries, regions, and cities, people are showing dissatisfaction, protesting against human rights violations and lack of democracy and seeking justice and peace. Unfortunately, some authorities are responding with violence which only makes things worse. This leads to more violent conflict and violence, leaving many young people feeling uncertain about their futures. In Europe alone, violence has increased in many countries and many others are experiencing human rights violations and armed conflicts.
“Non-violent answer” aims to educate as many young people as possible on nonviolent conflict transformation. By doing this, we hope to break the cycle of violence and help young people become leaders in peaceful conflict transformation. We want to equip young people, youth workers, and activists with the knowledge and skills needed to use nonviolence in their work, activism, and daily lives. We also hope to raise awareness of European values of peace and equal political participation by bringing together youth workers from different backgrounds.
AIM: To equip 30 youth workers, activists and trainers with competencies of nonviolent conflict transformation and resolution to be leaders in building a sustainable culture of peace and respect for human rights by working at the grassroots level in their respective communities.
Objectives

To equip participants with knowledge about peace, nonviolence, different forms of violence, conflict, peacebuilding, a culture of peace, and human rights.
To help participants understand the importance of nonviolent conflict resolution and how it relates to human rights.
To explore the theory of nonviolent conflict transformation.
To provide participants with practical tools for peaceful conflict resolution, mediation, and facilitation in youth work and the labor market.
To identify the impact of conflict and violence on local communities and human rights in participating countries.
To create a safe space for participants to cooperate in sustainable peace and nonviolent conflict transformation, and become peaceful leaders in their communities.
To equip participants with tools to advocate for nonviolent conflict transformation, such as peaceful conflict transformation, dialogue creation, nonviolent communication, active listening, street epistemology, and empathy.
To facilitate the planning and implementation of at least 6 grassroots-level follow-up activities focused on local conflict transformation.
To support participants in further engagement through online learning and the YPAN Conflict Transformation Academy.

Profile of participants

young people aged between 18 and 27 years (exceptions are possible if duly justified);
able to work in English;
available and fully committed to taking part in the whole duration of the project;
curious, open-minded, appreciate diversity and learn about each other’s realities;
motivated to learn and apply the gained competencies in their work
involved in youth or community projects in their community and be motivated to implement youth initiatives for peace-building following the project;
young people interested in peace, human rights education, and social entrepreneurship;
young people who want to create positive changes in their communities and find innovative solutions to problems.
youth workers, leaders, or educators who work in the field of human rights and peacebuilding.

HOW DO WE WORK?
The training course “Non-violent Answer” will be based on the principles of non-formal education.
We will implement the basic elements of non-formal education, such as the education being voluntary, organized with educational objectives, participatory and learner-centered, about learning life skills and preparing for active citizenship, based on involving both individual and group learning with a collective approach, holistic and process-oriented, as well as based on experience and action (we will plan the follow-up activities) and starts from the needs of the participants.
Basically is a peer-to-peer (you teach & learn from others) approach. 😊
COSTS
Access to free education and empowerment is one of our main principles. That’s why, through the support of the ERASMUS + program, we are able to provide this training for you for FREE.
We will reimburse your travels to Landshut with the limit of:
Poland, Spain, Belgium, Kosovo, Serbia, Ukraine—275 Eur,
France—180 Eur;
Georgia, Portugal, Armenia—360 Eur;
Germany—23 Eur.
If you choose green travel (train, carpooling, boat, bus, etc.), we will try to support you with higher reimbursement.
Youth Peace Ambassadors Network
The Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (YPAN) is an informal network of 120 young peacebuilders from across Europe who work with and in conflict-affected communities.
The majority of the members of the network are trained on human rights, non-formal education, and conflict transformation by the Council of Europe in the long-term project (2011–2014).
Our Mission: The YPA Network wants to develop a culture of peace by empowering young people, and promoting human rights, dignity, equality, and respect for diversity through education, advocacy, and other non-violent actions through projects at the local and international levels.
CONTACT
Write to this e-mails with the Subject: ”Non-violent Answer” — lydia@ypan.org and/ or nevena@ypan.org.
“Non-violent answer” is a project financed by the European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme.

Youth Peace Ambassadors Network is looking for 30 participants based inArmenia, Belgium, France, Georgia, Germany, Kosovo, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain and Ukraineto participate in its upcoming training “Non-Violent Answer.”
When:23.08–30.08.2023(with arrival and departure days);
Where:Landshut, Bavaria, Germany;
Deadline to apply:30th of April 2023;
The link for Applications isHERE
Why does this project take place?
In many countries, regions, and cities, people are showing dissatisfaction, protesting against human rights violations and lack of democracy and seeking justice and peace. Unfortunately, some authorities are responding with violence which only makes things worse. This leads to more violent conflict and violence, leaving many young people feeling uncertain about their futures. In Europe alone, violence has increased in many countries and many others are experiencing human rights violations and armed conflicts.
“Non-violent answer” aims to educate as many young people as possible on nonviolent conflict transformation. By doing this, we hope to break the cycle of violence and help young people become leaders in peaceful conflict transformation. We want to equip young people, youth workers, and activists with the knowledge and skills needed to use nonviolence in their work, activism, and daily lives. We also hope to raise awareness of European values of peace and equal political participation by bringing together youth workers from different backgrounds.
AIM: To equip 30 youth workers, activists and trainers with competencies of nonviolent conflict transformation and resolution to be leaders in building a sustainable culture of peace and respect for human rights by working at the grassroots level in their respective communities.
Objectives

To equip participants with knowledge about peace, nonviolence, different forms of violence, conflict, peacebuilding, a culture of peace, and human rights.
To help participants understand the importance of nonviolent conflict resolution and how it relates to human rights.
To explore the theory of nonviolent conflict transformation.
To provide participants with practical tools for peaceful conflict resolution, mediation, and facilitation in youth work and the labor market.
To identify the impact of conflict and violence on local communities and human rights in participating countries.
To create a safe space for participants to cooperate in sustainable peace and nonviolent conflict transformation, and become peaceful leaders in their communities.
To equip participants with tools to advocate for nonviolent conflict transformation, such as peaceful conflict transformation, dialogue creation, nonviolent communication, active listening, street epistemology, and empathy.
To facilitate the planning and implementation of at least 6 grassroots-level follow-up activities focused on local conflict transformation.
To support participants in further engagement through online learning and the YPAN Conflict Transformation Academy.

Profile of participants

young people aged between 18 and 27 years (exceptions are possible if duly justified);
able to work in English;
available and fully committed to taking part in the whole duration of the project;
curious, open-minded, appreciate diversity and learn about each other’s realities;
motivated to learn and apply the gained competencies in their work
involved in youth or community projects in their community and be motivated to implement youth initiatives for peace-building following the project;
young people interested in peace, human rights education, and social entrepreneurship;
young people who want to create positive changes in their communities and find innovative solutions to problems.
youth workers, leaders, or educators who work in the field of human rights and peacebuilding.

HOW DO WE WORK?
The training course “Non-violent Answer” will be based on the principles of non-formal education.
We will implement the basic elements of non-formal education, such as the education being voluntary, organized with educational objectives, participatory and learner-centered, about learning life skills and preparing for active citizenship, based on involving both individual and group learning with a collective approach, holistic and process-oriented, as well as based on experience and action (we will plan the follow-up activities) and starts from the needs of the participants.
Basically is a peer-to-peer (you teach & learn from others) approach. 😊
COSTS
Access to free education and empowerment is one of our main principles. That’s why, through the support of the ERASMUS + program, we are able to provide this training for you for FREE.
We will reimburse your travels to Landshut with the limit of:
Poland, Spain, Belgium, Kosovo, Serbia, Ukraine—275 Eur,
France—180 Eur;
Georgia, Portugal, Armenia—360 Eur;
Germany—23 Eur.
If you choose green travel (train, carpooling, boat, bus, etc.), we will try to support you with higher reimbursement.
Youth Peace Ambassadors Network
The Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (YPAN) is an informal network of 120 young peacebuilders from across Europe who work with and in conflict-affected communities.
The majority of the members of the network are trained on human rights, non-formal education, and conflict transformation by the Council of Europe in the long-term project (2011–2014).
Our Mission: The YPA Network wants to develop a culture of peace by empowering young people, and promoting human rights, dignity, equality, and respect for diversity through education, advocacy, and other non-violent actions through projects at the local and international levels.
CONTACT
Write to this e-mails with the Subject: ”Non-violent Answer” — lydia@ypan.org and/ or nevena@ypan.org.
“Non-violent answer” is a project financed by the European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme.

Youth Peace Ambassadors Network is looking for 30 participants based inArmenia, Belgium, France, Georgia, Germany, Kosovo, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain and Ukraineto participate in its upcoming training “Non-Violent Answer.”
When:23.08–30.08.2023(with arrival and departure days);
Where:Landshut, Bavaria, Germany;
Deadline to apply:30th of April 2023;
The link for Applications isHERE
Why does this project take place?
In many countries, regions, and cities, people are showing dissatisfaction, protesting against human rights violations and lack of democracy and seeking justice and peace. Unfortunately, some authorities are responding with violence which only makes things worse. This leads to more violent conflict and violence, leaving many young people feeling uncertain about their futures. In Europe alone, violence has increased in many countries and many others are experiencing human rights violations and armed conflicts.
“Non-violent answer” aims to educate as many young people as possible on nonviolent conflict transformation. By doing this, we hope to break the cycle of violence and help young people become leaders in peaceful conflict transformation. We want to equip young people, youth workers, and activists with the knowledge and skills needed to use nonviolence in their work, activism, and daily lives. We also hope to raise awareness of European values of peace and equal political participation by bringing together youth workers from different backgrounds.
AIM: To equip 30 youth workers, activists and trainers with competencies of nonviolent conflict transformation and resolution to be leaders in building a sustainable culture of peace and respect for human rights by working at the grassroots level in their respective communities.
Objectives

To equip participants with knowledge about peace, nonviolence, different forms of violence, conflict, peacebuilding, a culture of peace, and human rights.
To help participants understand the importance of nonviolent conflict resolution and how it relates to human rights.
To explore the theory of nonviolent conflict transformation.
To provide participants with practical tools for peaceful conflict resolution, mediation, and facilitation in youth work and the labor market.
To identify the impact of conflict and violence on local communities and human rights in participating countries.
To create a safe space for participants to cooperate in sustainable peace and nonviolent conflict transformation, and become peaceful leaders in their communities.
To equip participants with tools to advocate for nonviolent conflict transformation, such as peaceful conflict transformation, dialogue creation, nonviolent communication, active listening, street epistemology, and empathy.
To facilitate the planning and implementation of at least 6 grassroots-level follow-up activities focused on local conflict transformation.
To support participants in further engagement through online learning and the YPAN Conflict Transformation Academy.

Profile of participants

young people aged between 18 and 27 years (exceptions are possible if duly justified);
able to work in English;
available and fully committed to taking part in the whole duration of the project;
curious, open-minded, appreciate diversity and learn about each other’s realities;
motivated to learn and apply the gained competencies in their work
involved in youth or community projects in their community and be motivated to implement youth initiatives for peace-building following the project;
young people interested in peace, human rights education, and social entrepreneurship;
young people who want to create positive changes in their communities and find innovative solutions to problems.
youth workers, leaders, or educators who work in the field of human rights and peacebuilding.

HOW DO WE WORK?
The training course “Non-violent Answer” will be based on the principles of non-formal education.
We will implement the basic elements of non-formal education, such as the education being voluntary, organized with educational objectives, participatory and learner-centered, about learning life skills and preparing for active citizenship, based on involving both individual and group learning with a collective approach, holistic and process-oriented, as well as based on experience and action (we will plan the follow-up activities) and starts from the needs of the participants.
Basically is a peer-to-peer (you teach & learn from others) approach. 😊
COSTS
Access to free education and empowerment is one of our main principles. That’s why, through the support of the ERASMUS + program, we are able to provide this training for you for FREE.
We will reimburse your travels to Landshut with the limit of:
Poland, Spain, Belgium, Kosovo, Serbia, Ukraine—275 Eur,
France—180 Eur;
Georgia, Portugal, Armenia—360 Eur;
Germany—23 Eur.
If you choose green travel (train, carpooling, boat, bus, etc.), we will try to support you with higher reimbursement.
Youth Peace Ambassadors Network
The Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (YPAN) is an informal network of 120 young peacebuilders from across Europe who work with and in conflict-affected communities.
The majority of the members of the network are trained on human rights, non-formal education, and conflict transformation by the Council of Europe in the long-term project (2011–2014).
Our Mission: The YPA Network wants to develop a culture of peace by empowering young people, and promoting human rights, dignity, equality, and respect for diversity through education, advocacy, and other non-violent actions through projects at the local and international levels.
CONTACT
Write to this e-mails with the Subject: ”Non-violent Answer” — lydia@ypan.org and/ or nevena@ypan.org.
“Non-violent answer” is a project financed by the European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme.

Youth Peace Ambassadors Network is looking for 30 participants based inArmenia, Belgium, France, Georgia, Germany, Kosovo, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain and Ukraineto participate in its upcoming training “Non-Violent Answer.”
When:23.08–30.08.2023(with arrival and departure days);
Where:Landshut, Bavaria, Germany;
Deadline to apply:30th of April 2023;
The link for Applications isHERE
Why does this project take place?
In many countries, regions, and cities, people are showing dissatisfaction, protesting against human rights violations and lack of democracy and seeking justice and peace. Unfortunately, some authorities are responding with violence which only makes things worse. This leads to more violent conflict and violence, leaving many young people feeling uncertain about their futures. In Europe alone, violence has increased in many countries and many others are experiencing human rights violations and armed conflicts.
“Non-violent answer” aims to educate as many young people as possible on nonviolent conflict transformation. By doing this, we hope to break the cycle of violence and help young people become leaders in peaceful conflict transformation. We want to equip young people, youth workers, and activists with the knowledge and skills needed to use nonviolence in their work, activism, and daily lives. We also hope to raise awareness of European values of peace and equal political participation by bringing together youth workers from different backgrounds.
AIM: To equip 30 youth workers, activists and trainers with competencies of nonviolent conflict transformation and resolution to be leaders in building a sustainable culture of peace and respect for human rights by working at the grassroots level in their respective communities.
Objectives

To equip participants with knowledge about peace, nonviolence, different forms of violence, conflict, peacebuilding, a culture of peace, and human rights.
To help participants understand the importance of nonviolent conflict resolution and how it relates to human rights.
To explore the theory of nonviolent conflict transformation.
To provide participants with practical tools for peaceful conflict resolution, mediation, and facilitation in youth work and the labor market.
To identify the impact of conflict and violence on local communities and human rights in participating countries.
To create a safe space for participants to cooperate in sustainable peace and nonviolent conflict transformation, and become peaceful leaders in their communities.
To equip participants with tools to advocate for nonviolent conflict transformation, such as peaceful conflict transformation, dialogue creation, nonviolent communication, active listening, street epistemology, and empathy.
To facilitate the planning and implementation of at least 6 grassroots-level follow-up activities focused on local conflict transformation.
To support participants in further engagement through online learning and the YPAN Conflict Transformation Academy.

Profile of participants

young people aged between 18 and 27 years (exceptions are possible if duly justified);
able to work in English;
available and fully committed to taking part in the whole duration of the project;
curious, open-minded, appreciate diversity and learn about each other’s realities;
motivated to learn and apply the gained competencies in their work
involved in youth or community projects in their community and be motivated to implement youth initiatives for peace-building following the project;
young people interested in peace, human rights education, and social entrepreneurship;
young people who want to create positive changes in their communities and find innovative solutions to problems.
youth workers, leaders, or educators who work in the field of human rights and peacebuilding.

HOW DO WE WORK?
The training course “Non-violent Answer” will be based on the principles of non-formal education.
We will implement the basic elements of non-formal education, such as the education being voluntary, organized with educational objectives, participatory and learner-centered, about learning life skills and preparing for active citizenship, based on involving both individual and group learning with a collective approach, holistic and process-oriented, as well as based on experience and action (we will plan the follow-up activities) and starts from the needs of the participants.
Basically is a peer-to-peer (you teach & learn from others) approach. 😊
COSTS
Access to free education and empowerment is one of our main principles. That’s why, through the support of the ERASMUS + program, we are able to provide this training for you for FREE.
We will reimburse your travels to Landshut with the limit of:
Poland, Spain, Belgium, Kosovo, Serbia, Ukraine—275 Eur,
France—180 Eur;
Georgia, Portugal, Armenia—360 Eur;
Germany—23 Eur.
If you choose green travel (train, carpooling, boat, bus, etc.), we will try to support you with higher reimbursement.
Youth Peace Ambassadors Network
The Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (YPAN) is an informal network of 120 young peacebuilders from across Europe who work with and in conflict-affected communities.
The majority of the members of the network are trained on human rights, non-formal education, and conflict transformation by the Council of Europe in the long-term project (2011–2014).
Our Mission: The YPA Network wants to develop a culture of peace by empowering young people, and promoting human rights, dignity, equality, and respect for diversity through education, advocacy, and other non-violent actions through projects at the local and international levels.
CONTACT
Write to this e-mails with the Subject: ”Non-violent Answer” — lydia@ypan.org and/ or nevena@ypan.org.
“Non-violent answer” is a project financed by the European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme.

Annual Conference of the Peace and Justice Studies Association
The Art and Science of Peace: Building Positive Peace in the Twenty-first Century
[To view this CFP as a PDF for easy downloading]
September 15-17, 2023 | Iowa State University (Ames, IA)
Informed global citizens understand that we are in crisis. The interlocking challenges posed by environmental destruction, gaping social and economic inequalities, global mental health crises, rampant consumerism, and a politics of power which stymies meaningful debate have led humanity to the precipice. What we desperately need for a peace-filled future is positive peace, the type of peace recognizing the interconnectedness of our individual beings with others and the environment. We need examples of and pathways to types of peace that embrace community, justice, resilience, a mutualism that honors the past, lives in the present, and facilitates a healthy, just, and right future. We need narratives grounded in respect for all beings, the planet we call home, and the vastness of the cosmos. The 2023 Peace and Justice Studies Association invites scholars, activists, students, community-based practitioners, experiential educators, musicians, artists, social-movement organizers, and other interested people or groups to offer ideas about, approaches to, or critiques of positive peace.
We align ourselves with the Earth Charter definition of positive peace as the cultivation of right and just relationships with self, others, and the Earth. How can we imagine, enact, and disseminate positive peace? How can we reach the place where a peace-filled social order inhabits a whole, sustainable natural environment? What obstacles do we face, and how can they be overcome? These and a million other questions and concerns will form the central plank of the 2023 PJSA Conference. We invite you to help us explore positive peace in all its formations through papers, plenaries, workshops, and performances.
We invite proposals which engage with the aforementioned topics in the following ways:

Conceptualizing positive peace
Interrogating late modern consumer capitalism and current models of economic growth
Considering sustainability and the right use of resources
Respecting the rights of all sentient beings and deconstructing hierarchies of human value
Truth telling, deep listening,justice, and healing
Building positive peace for LGBTQ+, ethnic and racial underrepresented populations, and other communities marginalized by mainstream culture
Rethinking/deconstructing “the enemy” and “welcoming the stranger”
Embracing the roles and contributions of specific disciplines to the study and practice of positive peace and social justice
Preserving and furthering the rights of women and women peacebuilders
Promoting spirituality, wonder, and awe in peace-filled contexts
Creating and curating peace-filled narratives, storytelling, myths, folklore, poems, ballads
Connecting peacebuilding with non-traditional peace studies disciplines, including but not limited to food and nutrition, health, agriculture, education, business, music, engineering, architecture, fashion, environmental science, history, and library science

Submissions may include a range of formats:

Individually submitted papers (to be organized into panels by the conference committee)
Panels (3-4 individual papers or presenters linked thematically)
Films, creative works,art presentations
Roundtable discussions (interactive, facilitated discussion led by presenter(s))
Teaching and/or skill-building interactive workshops

Submissions are limited to 2 per person.
Submissions from teachers, students, activists, youth, first-time presenters, and academics are all very welcome.The PJSA conference creates a welcoming community designed to facilitate the sharing of work and ideas across disciplines and vocations.
To submit your proposal, visit:
https://www.peacejusticestudies.org/conference/2023-submit-your-proposal/
The deadline for submissions is May 1, 2023.