Conflict

This course provides insight into the phenomenon of internal displacement, a major humanitarian and development challenge in today’s world. Taking a global perspective, you will learn about who internally displaced persons (IDPs) are and where they come from, as well as delving into the fundamentals of the global protection [...]

Explore the dynamics between social policy and conflict prevention in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This four-week course provides a unique opportunity to explore the dynamics between conflict prevention and social protection, with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) [...]

Wars, armed conflicts, and displacement are not only attacks to spaces, places and people, but also violations of a fundamental human right recognised in numerous international, regional and national instruments. Education is a right in itself and a multiplier of other rights. Legal frameworks, measures and tools already exist [...]

Learn the fundamentals of mediation as a conflict management strategy to effectively help others address their own conflicts. In the last decades mediation has become an essential method of conflict management. Indeed, contrary to traditional legal procedures (e.g., trials), mediation is a way to resolve divergences which is less [...]

Learn the fundamentals about the psychological aspects of conflicts, get acquainted to conflict management strategies and identify your own conflict style. Conflict management is an essential skill. Any individual who masters it will not only become more efficient in their private and professional life but will also be able [...]

Discover the social history of Aotearoa New Zealand, learning how the country’s bicultural national consciousness was formed. Identify the factors that have contributed to New Zealand’s cultural identity. New Zealand’s social history is built on a foundation of exploration and colonial conflict. On this three-week course, you’ll access artefacts, [...]

Do you want to strengthen your understanding of peace and conflict processes? Join our course, where we explore peacebuilding with an inclusive and intersectional lens to shed light on ways we can strengthen peace processes.