Past Events

Virtual training course "CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION - TOOLS, SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES" 2nd – 5th March 2021   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…

Virtual Training Course “EFFECTIVE WRITING & SPEAKING SKILLS FOR MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY: Written Reporting, Public Speaking, and Speechwriting”   Organized by:  Conflux Center for Intercultural Dialogue and Communication United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)   About the Course Effective communication is fundamental to successful diplomacy, specifically in times of crisis marked by high levels of uncertainty. Delivering one’s message is key to work together efficiently and to overcome challenges at both the individual and organisational level. By examining the…

  "HOW TO MANAGE THE CULTURAL DIMENSION IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION" - Resolution of cross-cultural conflict through negotiation, facilitation and mediation - Virtual Training Course 19 - 24 January 2021 Location: Zoom Language: English Organizers: Conflux Center for Intercultural Dialogue and Mediation in partnership with China Foreign Affairs University & University of Arts 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  “GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN MEDIATION”  24th – 25th November 2020    Topics: gender-sensitive conflict analysis – tools and skills; gender and inclusive mediation; the gender-related impact of conflict; prevention and response to CRSV and SGBV; gender and culture; gender and inclusive mediation; role of mediator; challenges and best practices in integrating gender perspective in mediation…   The objective of the course is to train civilian, military and police officers serving in peace operations, expand their specific knowledge on gender…

Virtual training course  “MEDIATION OF INTERCOMMUNAL CONFLICTS”  17th – 20th November 2020    Topics: defining and understanding “local conflict”; essence of mediation; role of mediator; local conflict analysis for mediation design and process – tools and skills; talking to non-state armed actors; how to determine when a local conflict is ripe for mediation; developing a mediation strategy and process design; mediation skills; bringing the aspect of culture and inter-cultural dialogue into mediation; public communication in the mediation context; influence of information…

“How to Manage the Political Dimension in Peacemaking, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding; New Trends and Actors in Geopolitics - Emerging Challenges for Political Advisers”   Aim of the Course: 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 program is designed for mid and senior level political advisors…

Virtual training course  “GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN MEDIATION”  24th – 25th September 2020    Topics: gender-sensitive conflict analysis – tools and skills; gender and inclusive mediation; the gender-related impact of conflict; prevention and response to CRSV and SGBV; gender and culture; gender and inclusive mediation; role of mediator; challenges and best practices in integrating gender perspective in mediation…   The objective of the course is to train civilian, military and police officers serving in peace operations, expand their specific knowledge on gender…

Virtual training course  “MEDIATION OF LOCAL CONFLICTS”  15th – 18th September 2020    Topics: defining and understanding “local conflict”; essence of mediation; role of mediator; local conflict analysis for mediation design and process – tools and skills; talking to non-state armed actors; how to determine when a local conflict is ripe for mediation; developing a mediation strategy and process design; mediation skills; bringing the aspect of culture and inter-cultural dialogue into mediation; public communication in the mediation context; influence of information…