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Post-graduate program of the Scuola Superiore Sant' Anna in Pisa, Italy that enables its graduates to serve effectively in international field operations of conflict management. Also hosts training courses, seminars, and workshops.
http://www.itp.sssup.it/

Unique hands-on program at Cambridge, Massachusetts college prepares students to become classroom teachers, conflict resolution trainers, or administrators. Course list, faculty profiles, and admissions information.
http://www.esrnational.org/master-degree-conres.html

An interdisciplinary center that practices "preventive medicine" in the widest sense, CSMHI studies large-group dynamics and issues such as ethnic tension, war, peace, and diplomacy. Recent and upcoming events, faculty, and history of group.
http://hsc.virginia.edu/csmhi/

Largest university peace studies center in the world. Offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees. Course details, department history, staff profiles, publications, newsletter, and online video lectures.
http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/peace/

New Delhi-based think tank aims to inform, analyze, and nurture debates on crucial strategic choices affecting South Asia. News, articles, site search, archives, and a debating page.
http://www.ipcs.org

Promotes and disseminates research on issues related to peace, including scholarly work in the areas of social justice, human rights, conflict resolution, violence prevention, prejudice reduction, and holistic education. Membership form, newsletters, and list of officers.
http://www.unf.edu/~astomfay/

Oldest Department in the field of International Relations in Pakistan. Offers Honors, Master's, M.Phil, and Ph.D. programs, as well as a Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. Information on facilities, faculty, courses, projects, and publications.
http://www.kuird.org

Non-profit educational organization founded to support the academic community's role in the pursuit of world peace. Organizes conferences and publishes books and the International Journal on World Peace. News and announcements. Membership, subscription, and book order forms.
http://www.pwpa.org/

Provides the environment for a deepening understanding of and commitment to the biblical vision of peace and justice and its embodiment in the world. The program prepares students for peace and justice ministries from congregational to worldwide levels. Curriculum and faculty information.
http://www.ambs.edu/php/academics/aca_degree_maps.php

Conducts educational, research, and outreach programs on international peace and sponsors major conferences, lectures, visiting fellows programs, and research projects. Program history and description, admission FAQ, course list, publications, and career resources.
http://www.nd.edu/~krocinst

Major prepares students to understand the dynamics of peace and conflict and to contribute to the creation of more just and peaceable conditions in the world. How to apply, admission requirements, faculty, course list, and information on the honors program.
http://www.ias.berkeley.edu/iastp/pacs/pacs.html

Dedicated to encouraging and legitimizing teaching and research on the roots of violence, national and global security issues, and all factors necessary for a just global peace. Online "Journal for the Study of Peace and Conflict."
http://www.madison.tec.wi.us/multicul/peace

Summer institute and graduate certificate for student and professional peacebuilders, leading to master's degree in conflict transformation. Features distance learning plus summer institute in Vermont.
http://www.sit.edu/contact

Traveling museum teaches children and their families how to build peace through an array of interactive, hands-on activities and exhibits. Photos, program details, and printable teacher resources.
http://www.celebratingpeace.com/peacemobile.htm

Based in Oslo, Norway. Conducts research and education in Conditions of War and Peace; Foreign and Security Policies; Ethics, Norms and Identities; and Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding. News, events, staff, and program information.
http://www.prio.no

Nonprofit educational organization dedicated to the creation, application, and dissemination of a body of knowledge concerning the subject of peace. Mission statement, events, and volunteer opportunities form.
http://www.peaceresearchfoundation.org

Provides training in facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution. Deals specifically with deep-rooted conflict experiences within communities in Canada and abroad. Course schedule, staff, FAQ, and registration form.
http://www.cicr-icrc.ca

Offers teacher's guide, workshops, and retreats on a holistic approach to peace education.
http://hometown.aol.com/onenessinpeace/

Dedicated to the research, discussion, dissemination, and practice of issues in peace studies. Mission statement, editorial board, list of past articles, submission information, and subscription contact.
http://www.gmu.edu/academic/ijps/index.htm

Graduate-level credit and certificate program in peacekeeping/peace operations designed to develop critical thinking and analysis and improve decision-making abilities. Held at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
http://www.summerpeace.ca/

Mission is to prevent war and alleviate the conditions that cause war. Promotes education and research for practical solutions. History of Fund, position statements, news, resources, and details on research and advocacy programs.
http://www.fundforpeace.org/

Founded by Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs to contribute to the resolution of international deadly conflicts through research, teaching, and fieldwork. Opportunities for student involvement, program information, library resources, and staff profiles.
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/cicr/

Offers a Combined Honours B.A. in Peace Studies as well as a minor in Peace Studies. Programs and courses, faculty, lectures, and events. Located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
http://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/~peace/

Multi-faith non-governmental forum composed of peace committees in the DRC with a common spirit of sharing in peace and conflict resolution matters. History and vision, values, and strategies.
http://crc-congo.tripod.com/

Ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to the objective study and teaching of Islam, the promotion of interfaith dialogue, and reconciliation. Academic programs, faculty, and application forms.
http://www.hmiindia.com/

Multidisciplinary educational endeavour of the Five College Consortium of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. News and events, publications, and information for students and faculty.
http://pawss.hampshire.edu/

Non-profit institution committed to the development, advancement, application, and research of nonviolent methods to manage conflict and promote peace. Services offered, upcoming events, and membership form.
http://www.fiper.org

Committed to discovering, inventing, and promoting forms of governance that promote the well-being of poor people around the world. Resources, programs, news, and peace committees.
http://www.ideaswork.org/default2.htm

A department of the College of Social Sciences located on the University of Hawaii-Manoa campus in Honolulu. Designed to explore, develop and share knowledge of peace through teaching, research, publication, and public service. studies. Publications, activities, courses, and contact information.
http://www.peaceinstitute.hawaii.edu/

National and international advice, information and service institution covering the whole field of peace research related issues. Publications, library hours, peace research index, and contact information.
http://www.priub.org/

Uses public opinion polls and surveys for conflict analysis, prevention and resolution, negotiations and peace making. Research papers, questionnaires and reports from Northern Ireland, the Balkans and Middle East.
http://www.peacepolls.org

Studies on the protests that challenged the Gulf War of 1991. Topics include studies of participants, media-movement interactions, and public perceptions of Gulf War protesters.
http://www.geocities.com/gulfprotestsbib/index.html

Creates online simulations to enable students to test a variety of responses to conflict situations to gain insights about the nature of conflict and the process for resolving difficult conflicts. Mission, features, and player and instructor requirements.
http://www.scenorama.com/

Promotes the study of peace, cross-cultural understanding, and nonviolent responses to conflict with an emphasis on these themes for children. Resources, bibliographies, events, and contact information.
http://www.bluffton.edu/lionlamb/

Funded by the UK government's Global Conflict Prevention. Serves as a resource for the UK government as well as other global partners to provide research that facilitates policy development. Forum, publications, databases, and reading lists.
http://www.gfn-ssr.org/

Currently engages in teaching and research. Features mission statement, faculty, information for prospective students and a description of the research activities.
http://www.upeace.org/

The magazine based at the UN University for Peace. Covers news and features dealing with all aspects of peace and violent conflict issues worldwide.
http://www.monitor.upeace.org

Main activity of the Program is research on the conflicts, causes of conflicts, and management and prevention of conflicts in the Silk Road Area, also incorporating the project "Conflict Management in Northeast Asia".
http://www.silkroadstudies.org/

Organization offers insights, services, and products based on the concept of psychological, intellectual, and political action bringing about peace. Mission, articles, news, photos, and contact information.
http://www.newmathforhumanity.com/

Upcoming events in peace studies, conflict resolution, and related fields.
http://www.conferencealerts.com/peace.htm

Organization advancing the study and use of strategic nonviolent action in conflicts throughout the world. Features news, information on policy and outreach, contact details, publications and mission statement.
http://www.aeinstein.org/organiz...3251a25a7e377f470cedcf1f3db6d78c

Undertakes research, engages in public education, and provides support for peacemaking efforts at various levels. Offers a Certificate Program in Conflict Management and an undergraduate degree in Peace and Conflict Studies. Courses, faculty, and testimonials.
http://grebel.uwaterloo.ca/academic/undergrad/pacs/index.shtml

An undergraduate certificate program in peace and conflict studies at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
http://www.colorado.edu/peacestudies/

A resource for individuals and groups to address the roots of violence by educating for a culture of peace.
http://www.peaceed.org

A campaign to provide peace education resources and facilitate contact among activists.
http://www.spaceforpeace.net

Discovering the story of Mohandas Gandhi and learning from it, to help us navigate through our troubled times. A course at the University of North Carolina with materials and discussions.
http://www.unc.edu/%7emumukshu/gandhi/

Located in Beirut, Lebanon. Offers dialogue, exchange and training programs, opportunity to meet, communicate and work towards building societies that celebrate diversity.
http://www.ccrp.org

This program of Duquesne University's Graduate Center for Social and Public Policy offers master's degrees and certificates in peace studies and conflict resolution.
http://www.policycenter.duq.edu/conflictresolution.html

Aim is to facilitate the creation and assist the development of regional youth peace movements in areas of conflict around the world. Includes photos, conference reports, and contact information.
http://www.justmake.no/kunder/initiative/

A Tibetan educational NGO based in Mcloedganj, Dharamshala dedicated to the non-violent management of conflicts in the Tibetan community and the world as a whole.
http://www.tccrinfo.org

Institute conducting research on questions of conflict and cooperation with the aim of contributing to an understanding of the conditions for peaceful solutions of international conflicts and for a stable peace.
http://www.sipri.org/

Information and debate on current issues in peace and conflict studies offering debate with contemporaries and the opportunity to have work published.
http://www.peacepapers.com

Based at Teachers College, Columbia University, offers courses and information about conflict resolution and mediation. Goal is to enhance individuals' interpersonal and problem-solving skills and develop reflective scholars/practitioners.
http://www.tc.edu/icccr/