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The United States Institute of Peace is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible, practical and essential for U.S. and global security. In conflict zones abroad, the Institute works with local partners to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict. To reduce future crises and the need for costly interventions, USIP works with governments and civil societies to build local capacities to manage conflict peacefully. The Institute pursues its mission by linking research, policy, training, analysis and direct action to support those who are working to build a more peaceful, inclusive world.
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This course defines and describes conflict analysis processes and the ways in which they inform the development and implementation of peacebuilding programs. It presents the five main elements of USIP’s conflict analysis framework and describes...
Civil resistance movements have and continue to shape political, social and economic change across the globe. As peacebuilders, understanding the role of nonviolent movements throughout history as well as the ones that currently exist today...
Conflict sensitivity is essential for any individual or organization working in a conflict-affected context, but it can be complex. This course introduces learners to this concept both in theory and practice, understanding why it is...
Civil resistance movements have and continue to shape political, social and economic change across the globe. As peacebuilders, understanding the role of nonviolent movements throughout history as well as the ones that currently exist today...
This four-week facilitated online course centers on the idea that reconciliation is a critical component at all phases of the conflict cycle. It is not an optional extra or only a possible end-goal in a...
Community-based dialogue can be a powerful mechanism for meaningful engagement, provided conveners, facilitators, participants, and other stakeholders have an informed understanding of what dialogue is and how to design and carry out a dialogue process....
Young people are actively engaged in peacebuilding efforts, from small community service acts to innovative solutions for local issues. This online course on Strategic Design and Implementation for young peacebuilders not only equips them with...
This four-week facilitated online course prepares learners to develop effective negotiating strategies by exploring topics such as hard-bargaining vs. problem-solving approaches, interests vs. positions, coercive leverage vs. normative leverage, short-term agreements vs. long-term relationships, the...
Given the intrinsic link between human rights and peacebuilding, faith-based actors have a unique opportunity to support human rights to create partnerships for peace. This four-week facilitated online course uses the peer-to-peer learning methodology of the #Faith4Rights...