This four-week course explores peacebuilding in post-conflict societies, examining key concepts, case studies, and practical tools to understand how diverse actors rebuild and sustain peace after violent conflict.
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This four-week course provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the key concepts, challenges, and practices of peacebuilding in post-conflict societies. Designed for those interested in international relations, development, or humanitarian work, the course examines how societies rebuild after violence and conflict. Through case studies, theoretical frameworks, and practical tools, participants will explore the roles of governments, NGOs, international actors, and local communities in fostering sustainable peace. By the end of the course, participants will have gained practical insights into the complexities of peacebuilding and tools to engage in post-conflict transformation efforts.
What will we cover?
Introduction to Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation: Explore the foundations of peacebuilding, types of peace, and root causes of conflict.
Transitional Justice and Reconciliation: Examine mechanisms for addressing past violence, including truth commissions, reparations, and justice systems.
Rebuilding Institutions and Governance: Study the reconstruction of political, legal, and civil institutions in post-conflict environments.
Community Resilience and Sustainable Peace: Focus on grassroots initiatives, gender inclusion, economic recovery, and long-term peace strategies.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Understand Core Concepts: Learn the foundational principles, challenges, and frameworks of peacebuilding in post-conflict societies.
Explore Real-World Cases: Analyse case studies to see how peace is rebuilt after conflict through practical, context-specific approaches.
Examine Key Actors: Investigate the roles of governments, NGOs, international bodies, and local communities in fostering sustainable peace.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable both for newcomers to the subject and for those who have some background knowledge. You will need a good grasp of English to keep up with the course. An ability and willingness to explore relevant shared resources will increase what you get out of the course.
However, as with most of our history, politics and current affairs courses, an open mind and a respectful willingness to listen to and think about views with which you do not always agree are more important than specific levels of skills.
Given the sensitive nature of some of the topics the course will explore, we also expect everyone to engage group and class discussions with respect and the willingness to learn from others.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Lecture/discussion. Any reading will be provided.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No other costs. Pen and paper or a digital equivalent if you wish to take notes.
Dr. Maísa Edwards holds a Joint International Relations PhD from King’s College London and the University of São Paulo. Her doctoral research focused on Brazil, the Zone of Peace and Cooperation of the South Atlantic and the South Atlantic region. She also has an MSc in Brazil in Global Perspective from King’s College London and a first degree in French and Spanish from University College London. Maísa also has a keen interest in multilingual and multicultural literature and has run the Talk Books With Me (@talk_books_with_me) project since February 2021.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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By the end of the course, participants will have gained practical insights into the complexities of peacebuilding and tools to engage in post-conflict transformation efforts.</p><p>This four-week course explores peacebuilding in post-conflict societies, examining key concepts, case studies, and practical tools to understand how diverse actors rebuild and sustain peace after violent conflict.</p><ul><li>Introduction to Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation: Explore the foundations of peacebuilding, types of peace, and root causes of conflict.</li><li>Transitional Justice and Reconciliation: Examine mechanisms for addressing past violence, including truth commissions, reparations, and justice systems.</li><li>Rebuilding Institutions and Governance: Study the reconstruction of political, legal, and civil institutions in post-conflict environments.</li><li>Community Resilience and Sustainable Peace: Focus on grassroots initiatives, gender inclusion, economic recovery, and long-term peace strategies.</li></ul><ul><li>Understand Core Concepts: Learn the foundational principles, challenges, and frameworks of peacebuilding in post-conflict societies.</li><li>Explore Real-World Cases: Analyse case studies to see how peace is rebuilt after conflict through practical, context-specific approaches.</li><li>Examine Key Actors: Investigate the roles of governments, NGOs, international bodies, and local communities in fostering sustainable peace.</li></ul><p>This course is suitable both for newcomers to the subject and for those who have some background knowledge. 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Designed for those interested in international relations, development, or humanitarian work, the course examines how societies rebuild after violence and conflict. Through case studies, theoretical frameworks, and practical tools, participants will explore the roles of governments, NGOs, international actors, and local communities in fostering sustainable peace. By the end of the course, participants will have gained practical insights into the complexities of peacebuilding and tools to engage in post-conflict transformation efforts.</p><p>This four-week course explores peacebuilding in post-conflict societies, examining key concepts, case studies, and practical tools to understand how diverse actors rebuild and sustain peace after violent conflict.</p><ul><li>Introduction to Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation: Explore the foundations of peacebuilding, types of peace, and root causes of conflict.</li><li>Transitional Justice and Reconciliation: Examine mechanisms for addressing past violence, including truth commissions, reparations, and justice systems.</li><li>Rebuilding Institutions and Governance: Study the reconstruction of political, legal, and civil institutions in post-conflict environments.</li><li>Community Resilience and Sustainable Peace: Focus on grassroots initiatives, gender inclusion, economic recovery, and long-term peace strategies.</li></ul><ul><li>Understand Core Concepts: Learn the foundational principles, challenges, and frameworks of peacebuilding in post-conflict societies.</li><li>Explore Real-World Cases: Analyse case studies to see how peace is rebuilt after conflict through practical, context-specific approaches.</li><li>Examine Key Actors: Investigate the roles of governments, NGOs, international bodies, and local communities in fostering sustainable peace.</li></ul><p>This course is suitable both for newcomers to the subject and for those who have some background knowledge. You will need a good grasp of English to keep up with the course. An ability and willingness to explore relevant shared resources will increase what you get out of the course.</p><p>However, as with most of our history, politics and current affairs courses, an open mind and a respectful willingness to listen to and think about views with which you do not always agree are more important than specific levels of skills. </p><p>Given the sensitive nature of some of the topics the course will explore, we also expect everyone to engage group and class discussions with respect and the willingness to learn from others.</p><p>Lecture/discussion. Any reading will be provided.&nbsp;</p><p>No other costs. Pen and paper or a digital equivalent if you wish to take notes.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/humanities/history/further-historical-studies" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View all our upcoming Histories, Memories and Heritage courses here.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/refer-a-friend" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Give a friend £20 off their first course</strong></a><br>And you will also get £20 off your next course over £99.</p>Politics & economicsGlobal & regional politicsconfigurable
