Past Events

“RESOLUTION OF CROSS-CULTURAL CONFLICT THROUGH NEGOTIATION, FACILITATION AND MEDIATION” – How to Manage the Cultural Dimension in Conflict Resolution – Virtual Training Course   23 – 27 May 2022 Location: Zoom Language: English Organizers: Conflux Center for Intercultural Dialogue and Mediation in partnership with China Foreign Affairs University & University of Arts in Belgrade   Conflicts of today are becoming increasingly complex, changing and correlating with identity and cultural issues. One of the crucial factors affecting negotiation and mediation is the…

Virtual training course for political advisers “HOW TO MANAGE THE POLITICAL DIMENSION IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION & PEACEKEEPING“ 9 -13 May 2022   The objective of the course is to train political advisers serving in peacekeeping operations, political and peacebuilding missions by enhancing their specific knowledge and skills, and enabling them to develop a deeper understanding of ways to manage the political dimension in a conflict or post-conflict environment. The course will cover two complementary aspects – operational activities in conflict…

Virtual Training Course POLITICAL NEGOTIATION THEORY AND PRACTICE Styles, Skills, and Techniques   4th - 7th April 2022   This course will cover negotiation theories and practices in addressing conflicts, with a special focus on new trends and actors in international affairs. Both interest–based and value–based conflicts will be addressed through the lens of cross–culture negotiations and identity issues. Developing negotiation skills will be our primary goal, hence simulation and roleplay exercises based on real case scenarios will comprise more…

Virtual training course “GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN MEDIATION” 16th - 17th March 2022   The objective of the course is to expand specific knowledge on gender related issues with the view to applying gender perspective in mediation processes, to deepen understanding of the role women could play in conflict prevention and conflict resolution, and enhance specific skills in gender-sensitive conflict analysis and mediation process design. Learning Objectives – By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Apply gender-sensitive approach…

Virtual training course  “LOCAL AND INTERCOMMUNAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION”  8th –11th March 2022    Aim of the course: To train civil affairs, political affairs and other officers serving in peacekeeping operations, political and peacebuilding missions by enhancing their specific knowledge and skills, and enabling them to develop a deeper understanding of ways to prevent, mitigate and resolve local and intercommunal conflicts.    The course will address local and intercommunal conflicts. This is a new aspect in UN peacekeeping practices,…

Virtual training course “CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION – TOOLS, SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES” 22nd – 25th February 2022   The objective of the course is to develop a deeper understanding of ways to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts, and to enhance specific knowledge and skills in conflict analysis, negotiation, facilitation and mediation, which could be successfully applied in emerging and ongoing conflict situations.   Learning Objectives – By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Apply acquired skills in…

“NEGOTIATING WITH NON-STATE ARMED GROUPS” Advanced one-day training program  with MILOS STRUGAR Thursday, 17 February 2022 Most armed conflicts today are internal in character, involving an array of non-state armed groups of diverse nature. Approximately 100 of these groups can be legally classified as parties to non-international armed conflicts, i.e., civil wars (source ICRC). Engagement with non-state armed groups with the aim of providing humanitarian assistance, protecting civilians and promoting human rights, is generally recognized and accepted. It is also widely argued that…

"TECHNOLOGIES AND DIGITAL TOOLS FOR PEACEKEEPING AND POLITICAL MISSIONS" - Data, Research, Analysis, & Communication - Virtual Training Course 25 — 28 January 2022 Location: Zoom Language: English   New technologies have a profound impact on the nature of conflict and on the way in which it is managed. Conflict resolution and peacekeeping efforts must keep up with the changing environment to respond efficiently to new challenges.   The course aims to develop a deeper understanding of the digital ecosystem,…