Learn practical strategies for peacebuilding and social cohesion in conflict-sensitive contexts, applicable in classrooms and communities.
Learn practical strategies for peacebuilding and social cohesion in conflict-sensitive contexts, applicable in classrooms and communities.
This unique course develops leadership capacity for conflict resolution and social cohesion in various settings, from classrooms to communities and organizations. Participants will gain practical tools and strategies to plan, implement, and assess peace-building initiatives. The curriculum covers foundational concepts, key issues, and trends in peace education, emphasizing the role of education, legislation, and mediation. It's designed for educators, humanitarian workers, policymakers, and anyone interested in promoting peace. The course offers hands-on components to help participants build solutions for their communities, focusing on youth engagement, entrepreneurship, and personal development as contributors to peace initiatives. By the end, learners will be equipped to identify key stakeholders, integrate peacebuilding into curricula, and implement practical strategies for enhancing social cohesion.
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What you'll learn
Utilize peacebuilding leadership capacities at various societal levels
Leverage youth, entrepreneurship, and personal development for peace initiatives
Identify and engage key community stakeholders for peacebuilding
Integrate peacebuilding concepts into educational curricula
Implement practical strategies to enhance social cohesion
Plan and assess the impact of peace-building initiatives
Skills you'll gain
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of peace education in conflict-sensitive contexts. It covers foundational concepts and terminology, key issues and trends in peacebuilding, and practical strategies for promoting social cohesion. The curriculum emphasizes the interconnection of education, legislation, and mediation in fostering peace. Participants will learn how to plan and assess the impact of peace initiatives, engage key stakeholders, and integrate peacebuilding into educational curricula. The course also addresses the role of youth, entrepreneurship, and personal development in peace efforts. Through hands-on components, learners will develop skills to implement peace-building strategies in their communities and organizations.
Foundational Concepts and Terminology
Module 1
Key Issues and Trends
Module 2
The Triangle of Peace – Education, Legislation, Mediation
Module 3
Planning for and assessing Impact
Module 4
Operationalizing your Strategy
Module 5
Final Assessment/ Recap
Module 6
Fee Structure
Instructors
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Public Policy Expert Advancing Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship in Qatar
Dr. Evren Tok, Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Associate Professor at the College of Public Policy, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), is a prominent figure in public policy research and education. He serves as the regional coordinator for the Executive Master's Program in Development Policies and Practices, a joint offering with the Graduate Institute of Geneva. Dr. Tok's scholarly contributions include co-editing "Policy Making in a Transformative State: The Case of Qatar" and authoring "Global governance and Muslim organizations." His research leadership is evident in his role as director of a QNRF-funded cluster on "SDG Education and Global Citizenship in Qatar" and as Lead Project Investigator for "Localizing Entrepreneurship Education in Qatar." Dr. Tok's innovative approach to education and community engagement is exemplified by his founding of Maker Majlis, a maker space focused on Islam in a global context, which has received multiple awards. His work has been recognized with the Best Research Project Award at HBKU in 2022, underscoring his significant contributions to public policy and sustainable development in Qatar and beyond.
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Global Affairs Scholar Bridging Islamic Studies and Humanitarian Action
Dr. Abdulfatah Said Mohamed, an Assistant Professor of Global Affairs and Islam at Hamad Bin Khalifa University's College of Islamic Studies, brings a wealth of experience in humanitarian affairs, peace mediation, and sustainable development to his academic role. With a Ph.D. from the University of Exeter and an MSc. in management sciences from the University of Sheffield, Dr. Mohamed's expertise spans academia and practical application. His work as a consultant for the World Humanitarian Summit at the UN Office for Humanitarian Affairs and his collaborations with various international organizations demonstrate his commitment to bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world challenges. Dr. Mohamed's research, exemplified by his co-authored paper on Islamic perspectives on humanitarian principles, contributes significantly to the discourse on the intersection of Islam and global humanitarian efforts. As a Visiting Research Fellow at the Center for Conflict & Humanitarian Studies and through his various roles in peace mediation and policy-making, Dr. Mohamed continues to shape the understanding of Islamic approaches to global affairs and humanitarian action, fostering dialogue between Islamic traditions and contemporary international challenges
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