Virtual training course “Gender Mainstreaming in Mediation”
2021-03-10 - 2021-03-11
Virtual training course
“GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN MEDIATION”
10th – 11th March 2021

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 in conflict analysis and conflict monitoring by using relevant tools and skills;
Differentiate the impact of conflict for different gender groups, and better understand conflict drivers, actors and dynamics;
Design inclusive mediation processes and use various modalities for greater inclusion of women;
Apply a range of techniques, practical measures and good practices to incorporate gender-relevant language in cease-fire and peace agreements;
Address conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) while drafting and negotiating cease-fire, security arrangements and peace agreements;
Deal with challenges in integrating gender perspective in mediation.

The courses are designed for mid and senior level political affairs, civil affairs and other civilian, military and police officers serving in peacekeeping and political missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU, OSCE, EU etc.), as well as diplomats, and those working in governments, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions. The participants will learn from senior experts and practitioners in the field, and the activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions, Q&A sessions, group work, and hands-on exercises and assignments. The program is balanced between the operational and tactical level.

DOWNLOAD the course program and more details about the course here
The courses will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software.

Course fees:
The fee for the “GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN MEDIATION” course is 450 EUR (550 USD).
Conflux Center is organizing a complemental course “Conflict Resolution and Mediation – Tools, Skills and Techniques” from 2nd – 5th March 2021.
The fee for this course is 900 EUR (1,100 USD).

The fee for both courses is 1,200 EUR (1,500 USD)

Conflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount.
Partial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 1st March 2021 to office@confluxcenter.org.

The specified times are in accordance with CET (Central European Time) / UTC+1 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone.
The participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course.
The course is conducted in English and translation is not provided.
Upon completion of the course, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request.
For further information about the course, please contact us at:
office@confluxcenter.org or +381 65 3081976
Registration is open until 7th March 2021 and can be done here:

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Virtual training course "Conflict Resolution and Mediation - Tools, Skills, and Techniques"
2021-03-02 - 2021-03-05
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 in conflict analysis, conflict monitoring and stakeholders mapping by using relevant tools and techniques;
Better understand conflict drivers, actors and dynamics, and identify historic, structural and proximate causes of conflict;
Apply a range of skills, techniques and good practices in negotiation, dialogue, facilitation and mediation;
Develop mediation strategies and inclusive mediation processes and use various modalities for greater inclusion of women;
Understand and apply concepts of BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) and ZOPA (Zone of Possible Agreement);
Design, facilitate and run mediation processes;
Deal with moral and legal dilemmas which may arise in conflict resolution and mediation.

The courses are designed for mid and senior level political affairs, civil affairs and other civilian, military and police officers serving in peacekeeping and political missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU, OSCE, EU etc.), as well as diplomats, and those working in governments, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions. The participants will learn from senior experts and practitioners in the field, and the activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions, Q&A sessions, group work, role-play and hands-on exercises and assignments.

DOWNLOAD the course program and more details about the course here
The courses will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software.

Course fees:
The fee for the “”CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION – TOOLS, SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES”
course is 900 EUR (1,100 USD).
Conflux Center is organizing a complemental course “Gender Mainstreaming in Mediation” from 10th – 11th March 2021.
The fee for this course is 450 EUR (550 USD).

The fee for both courses is 1,200 EUR (1,500 USD)

Conflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount.
Partial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 21st February 2021 to office@confluxcenter.org.

The specified times are in accordance with CET (Central European Time) / UTC+1 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone.
The participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course.
The course is conducted in English and translation is not provided.
Upon completion of the course, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request.

For further information about the course, please contact us at:
office@confluxcenter.org or +381 65 3081976
Registration is open until 28th February 2021 and can be done here:

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Virtual Training Course “Effective Writing & Speaking Skills For Multilateral Diplomacy: Written Reporting, Public Speaking, And Speechwriting”
2021-02-15 - 2021-02-19
Virtual Training Course
“EFFECTIVE WRITING & SPEAKING SKILLS FOR MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY:
Written Reporting, Public Speaking, and Speechwriting”

Organized by:
Conflux Center for Intercultural Dialogue and Mediation
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 essential professional qualities needed to sustain the world of multilateral diplomacy, participants will be enabled to further improve their high-level public speaking and writing competences. The ultimate objective is to strengthen the individual’s resilience under uncertainty, and to enable them to work efficiently during these challenging times.

The virtual course aims at strengthening the individual capacity of growth-oriented professionals working in a multilateral diplomatic professional environment, who are or aim to be in high-level roles requiring pivotal professional skills such as written reporting, public speaking, and speechwriting. Specifically, this course is designed for mid to senior level staff in peacekeeping and political missions of the UN and regional organisations (AU, OSCE, EU, etc.), diplomats, those working in governments, non-governmental organisations, and academic institutions.

The participants will learn from experts who will cover essential principles of written reporting, speechwriting, as well as public speaking. The training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions by senior experts and practitioners in the field, as well as simulation exercises, role play and case studies, which will comprise a significant portion of the course. A space will be provided for group discussions and best practices and experience sharing among the participants under the guidance of the senior mentors. The course will also focus on practical exercises using audio and video media.

Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Apply public speaking, presentation, speechwriting, and reporting techniques, – including preparation, structure, and delivery;
Acquire essential principles of the art and craft of speechwriting and written reporting;
Identify personal strengths and weaknesses as presenters and writers;
Demonstrate the ability to use voice and words to effect when giving presentations: wording, diction, intonation, rhythm, and pacing;
Implement acquired tools for combating public speaking anxiety.

Course Information

Senior Mentor:
Ambassador Amr Aljowaily

Course Director:
Goran Topalović, Conflux Center

Facilitators:
Ambassador Miloš Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Advisor
Ambassador Kishan S. Rana, Professor Emeritus

Platform
Zoom

For more details about the course, click HERE.

Download the Course Program HERE.

Registration is open until 11 February 2021 and can be done HERE.

COURSE FEE: 1,000 EUR (1,250 USD)

Conflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount.

Partial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 1 February 2021 to office@confluxcenter.org.

For further information about the course, please contact us at:

office@confluxcenter.org or +381 65 3081976

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"How to Manage The Cultural Dimension in Conflict Resolution" Virtual Course
2021-01-19 - 2021-01-24
“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 awareness of cultural issues. Cross-cultural awareness refers to the ability to be regardful of people’s perceptions relating to experiences, beliefs, values, concepts and expectations within a given cultural context as well as of their impact. Comprehending each other’s cultures provides the necessary tools to address both current and potential conflicts.

The course will look into different ways of approaching intractable cross-cultural conflicts. While some assume that these conflicts are caused by the existence of cultural differences, others claim that the root causes stem from perceptions, difficulties in communicating and understanding each other, dictated by cultural frameworks. The course will focus on common ground for intercultural and interreligious dialogue, as well as on exploring various methods for resolving cross-cultural conflicts through dialogue and negotiations, or third-party facilitation and mediation.

This program is designed for senior and mid-level staff members working in international organizations headquarters and field operations (UN, AU, OSCE, EU, etc.), and those working in governments, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, or preparing to serve in peace operations and in diplomatic service. The objective of the course is to enhance their specific knowledge and skills to manage the cultural dimension, as well as to enable them to develop a deeper understanding of ways to prevent, mitigate, and resolve cross-cultural conflicts.

The training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions by senior experts and practitioners in the field (UN senior mediation advisers, former head of UN mission, ambassadors and university professors), as well as simulation exercises, role play and case studies, which will comprise over 50% of the course. A virtual space will be provided for group discussions and best practices, and for experience sharing among the participants under the guidance of the senior mentors.

Course Information

Senior Mentors:
Ambassador Miloš Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Adviser, Director Conflux Center
Professor Sun Jisheng PhD, Vice-President China Foreign Affairs University,
Professor Milena Dragićević-Šešić PhD, former Rector University of Arts Belgrade

Chief Instructors / Coordinators:
Professor Ljiljana Rogač Mijatović PhD, University of Arts Belgrade
Professor Ran Jijun PhD, Dean of the Department of English and International Studies,
China Foreign Affairs University

Course Director:
Tanja Strugar, Conflux Center

Project Officers:
Rong Dan, China Foreign Affairs University
Ružica Radulović, University of Arts Belgrade
Emilija Marić, Conflux Center
He Yuchu, China Foreign Affairs University

The fee for the course is 1,200 EUR (1,400 USD).

Upon online registration, participants will receive an invoice, pre-course reading material and all necessary information on how to use Zoom, as well as any assistance they might need. Pre-course reading material and additional reading will also be available on a designated password-protected webpage on our website. Instructions on how to use Zoom will also be presented during the introduction sessions of the course.

In order to join the virtual training, all attendees should have access to the internet and a personal computer (laptop), with an operational web-cam and microphone (external or internal). A stable internet connection is essential in order to minimize the chances of stutter or disconnecting. It is advisable that the participants download the Zoom application (free of charge). They can also join a meeting directly from their browser, but the meeting experience from the browser is limited. The participants will receive all necessary information in the joining instructions prior to the start of the course.

The participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course.

The course is conducted in English and translation is not provided.
After completing the course, training certificates in PDF will be issued, and a hard copy can be sent via post if requested.
For further details about the course, please contact us at:
office@confluxcenter.org or +381 63 7797498

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“Gender Mainstreaming in Mediation” Virtual Course
2020-11-24 - 2020-11-25
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 issues with the view to applying gender perspective in mediation processes, to deepen their 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.

The course program is designed for mid and senior level civil affairs, political affairs and other civilian, military and police officers working in field and peacekeeping operations (UN, AU, EU, OSCE etc.), as well as those working in public sector, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, or preparing to serve in peace operations. The program is balanced between the operational and tactical level. Most of the conflict management tools are catered to the tactical level field work.

The course will be conducted virtually via Zoom software. The training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions by senior experts and practitioners in the field (UN senior mediation advisers, director of political and civil affairs, senior advisors in UN PKOs), as well as simulation exercises, role play and case studies, which will comprise over 50% of the course. A space will be provided for group discussions and best practices and experience sharing among the participants under the guidance of the senior mentors.

Course Information

Senior Mentors:
Ambassador Milos Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Advisor
UN DPPA Mediation Support Unit (TBC)

Course Director:
Goran Topalović, Director of Operations, Conflux Center

Project Officers:
Visnja Jovancevic, Conflux Center
Emilija Maric, Conflux Center

Duration:
24th – 25th November 2020

Conflux Center is organizing a complementary course “MEDIATION OF LOCAL CONFLICTS” from 17th – 20th November 2020.

Course fees:

The fee for the “Gender mainstreaming in mediation” course is 450 EUR (550 USD).

The fee for the “Mediation of local conflicts” course is 750 EUR (900 USD).

The fee for both courses is 1.000 EUR (1.200 USD).

Conflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount.

Partial subsidy could be available at later stage. Those interested in partial subsidy should send CV and Motivation letter not later than 10th November 2020 to office@confluxcenter.org.

Upon online registration, which will remain open till 11th November 2020, participants will receive an invoice, pre-course reading material and all necessary information on how to use Zoom, as well as any assistance they might need. Pre-course reading material and additional reading will also be available on a designated password-protected webpage on our website. Instructions on how to use Zoom will also be presented during the introduction sessions of the course.

In order to join the virtual training, all attendees should have access to the internet and a personal computer (laptop), with an operational web-cam and microphone (external or internal). A stable internet connection is essential in order to minimize the chances of stutter or disconnecting. It is advisable that the participants download the Zoom application (free of charge). They can also join a meeting directly from their browser, but the meeting experience from the browser is limited. The participants will receive all necessary information in the joining instructions prior to the start of the course.

The participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course.

The course is conducted in English and translation is not provided.
After completing the course, training certificates in PDF will be issued, and a hard copy can be sent via post if requested.
For further details about the course, please contact us at:
office@confluxcenter.org or +381 65 3081976
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“Mediation of Local and Intercommunal Conflicts” Virtual Course
2020-11-17 - 2020-11-20
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 and digital technologies on local conflict and mediation; digital mediation toolkit- opportunities and risks (cyber mediation, social media, cyber security)…

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 conflicts.

The course will address local (community) conflicts. This is a new aspect in UN peacekeeping practices, and some UN operations are assigned a specific mandate from the Security Council to support mediation of such conflicts. The course is balanced between the operational and tactical level, and most of the conflict management tools are catered to the tactical level field work.
The course program is designed for mid and senior level civil affairs, political affairs and other officers serving in various units and offices, such as Protection of civilians, Rule of Law, Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, Security sector reform, Human Rights, Joint mission analysis center, Joint operations center, Military and Police components, within field and peacekeeping operations (UN, AU, EU, OSCE etc.), as well as those working in governments, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, or preparing to serve in peace operations.
The course will be conducted virtually via Zoom software. The training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions by senior experts and practitioners in the field (UN senior mediation advisers, former head of UN mission, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, director of political and civil affairs, senior advisors, chief of staff in UN PKOs), as well as simulation exercises, role play and case studies, which will comprise over 50% of the course. A virtual space will be provided for group discussions and best practices, and for experience sharing among the participants under the guidance of the senior mentors.

Course Information

Senior Mentors:
Ambassador Milos Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Advisor
UN DPPA Mediation Support Unit TBC

Course Director:
Goran Topalović, Director of Operations, Conflux Center

Project Officers:
Visnja Jovancevic, Conflux Center
Emilija Maric, Conflux Center

Duration:
17th – 20th November 2020

Conflux Center is organizing a complementary course “GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN MEDIATION” from 24th – 25th November 2020.

Course fees:

The fee for the “Mediation of local conflicts” course is 750 EUR (900 USD).

The fee for the “Gender mainstreaming in mediation” course is 450 EUR (550 USD).
The fee for both courses is 1.000 EUR (1.200 USD).
Conflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount.
Partial subsidy could be available at later stage. Those interested in partial subsidy should send CV and Motivation letter not later than 10th November 2020 to office@confluxcenter.org.

Upon online registration, which will remain open till 11th November 202o, participants will receive an invoice, pre-course reading material and all necessary information on how to use Zoom, as well as any assistance they might need. Pre-course reading material and additional reading will also be available on a designated password-protected webpage on our website. Instructions on how to use Zoom will also be presented during the introduction sessions of the course.

In order to join the virtual training, all attendees should have access to the internet and a personal computer (laptop), with an operational web-cam and microphone (external or internal). A stable internet connection is essential in order to minimize the chances of stutter or disconnecting. It is advisable that the participants download the Zoom application (free of charge). They can also join a meeting directly from their browser, but the meeting experience from the browser is limited. The participants will receive all necessary information in the joining instructions prior to the start of the course.
The participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course.

The course is conducted in English and translation is not provided.
After completing the course, training certificates in PDF will be issued, and a hard copy can be sent via post if requested.
For further details about the course, please contact us at:
office@confluxcenter.org or +381 65 3081976
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Virtual Course for Political Advisers
2020-10-26 - 2020-10-30
“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 and political affairs officers working in international organizations headquarters and field operations (UN, AU, OSCE, EU, etc.), and those working in governments, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, or preparing to serve in peace operations and in diplomatic service.
The course will cover two complementary aspects – operational activities in conflict prevention, management and resolution (mediation, negotiation, provision of advice, building rapport and network management, internal and external coordination and cooperation, talking to non-state armed groups and unarmed actors…), as well as conventional diplomatic activities (political reporting, speech writing, designing political strategy, liaison with governments…).
Particular attention will be paid to bringing the aspect of culture into political analysis, strategies and activities, with a view to enhancing the necessary skills to establish and maintain an effective inter-cultural dialogue.
Special focus will be placed on the influence of information and digital technologies on the scope of work of political advisors, including opportunities and risks (cyber diplomacy, conflict analysis, use of social media, cyber security…).
The course will also address the role and required skills of political advisors related to public diplomacy, communications with the media, as well as information and reputation management.
The course will be conducted virtually via Zoom software. The training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions by senior experts and practitioners in the field (former head of UN missions, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, Military and Police Commanders, Ambassadors, and Senior Political Advisors), as well as simulation exercises, role play and case studies, which will comprise over 50% of the course. A space will be provided for group discussions and best practices and experience sharing among the participants under the guidance of the senior mentors.

Course Information

Senior Mentor:
Ambassador Milos Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Advisor

Course Director:
Goran Topalović, Director of Operations, Conflux Center

Project Officer:
Visnja Jovancevic, Conflux Center
Emilija Maric, Conflux Center

Duration:
26th – 30th October 2020

Upon online registration, which will remain open till 18th October 2020, participants will receive an invoice, pre-course video and reading material and all necessary information on how to use Zoom, as well as any assistance they might need. Pre-course video and reading material and additional reading will also be available on our website. Instructions on how to use Zoom will also be presented during the introduction sessions of the course.

In order to join the virtual training, all attendees should have access to the internet and a personal computer (laptop), with an operational web-cam and microphone (external or internal). A stable internet connection is essential in order to minimize the chances of stutter or disconnecting. It is advisable that the participants download the Zoom application (free of charge). They can also join a meeting directly from their browser, but the meeting experience from the browser is limited. The participants will receive all necessary information in the joining instructions prior to the start of the course.

Course Fee: 1,000 EUR (1,250 USD)

Conflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount.
Partial subsidy could be available at later stage. Those interested in partial subsidy should send CV and motivation letter not later than 8th October 2020 to office@confluxcenter.org.
The participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course.
The course is conducted in English and translation is not provided.
After completing the course, training certificates in PDF will be issued, and a hard copy can be sent via post if requested.
For further details about the course, please contact us at:
office@confluxcenter.org or +381 65 3081976
The course timing is in accordance with CET (Central European Time). CET is one of the well-known names of UTC+1 time zone which is 1h. ahead of UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).
The time offset from UTC can be written as +01:00.

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“Gender Mainstreaming in Mediation” Virtual Course
2020-09-24 - 2020-09-25
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 issues with the view to applying gender perspective in mediation processes, to deepen their 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.

The course program is designed for mid and senior level civil affairs, political affairs and other civilian, military and police officers working in field and peacekeeping operations (UN, AU, EU, OSCE etc.), as well as those working in public sector, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, or preparing to serve in peace operations. The program is balanced between the operational and tactical level. Most of the conflict management tools are catered to the tactical level field work.

The course will be conducted virtually via Zoom software. The training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions by senior experts and practitioners in the field (UN senior mediation advisers, director of political and civil affairs, senior advisors in UN PKOs), as well as simulation exercises, role play and case studies, which will comprise over 50% of the course. A space will be provided for group discussions and best practices and experience sharing among the participants under the guidance of the senior mentors.

Course Information

Senior Mentors:
Ambassador Milos Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Advisor
UN DPPA Mediation Support Unit (TBC)

Course Director:
Goran Topalović, Director of Operations, Conflux Center

Project Officers:
Visnja Jovancevic, Conflux Center
Emilija Maric, Conflux Center

Duration:
24th – 25th September 2020

Conflux Center is organizing a complementary course “MEDIATION OF LOCAL CONFLICTS” from 15th – 18th September 2020.

Course fees:

The fee for the “Gender mainstreaming in mediation” course is 450 EUR (550 USD).

The fee for the “Mediation of local conflicts” course is 750 EUR (900 USD).

The fee for both courses is 1.000 EUR (1.200 USD).

Conflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount.

Partial subsidy could be available at later stage. Those interested in partial subsidy should send CV and Motivation letter not later than 10th June 2020 to office@confluxcenter.org.

Upon online registration, which will remain open till 12th September 2020, participants will receive an invoice, pre-course reading material and all necessary information on how to use Zoom, as well as any assistance they might need. Pre-course reading material and additional reading will also be available on a designated password-protected webpage on our website. Instructions on how to use Zoom will also be presented during the introduction sessions of the course.

In order to join the virtual training, all attendees should have access to the internet and a personal computer (laptop), with an operational web-cam and microphone (external or internal). A stable internet connection is essential in order to minimize the chances of stutter or disconnecting. It is advisable that the participants download the Zoom application (free of charge). They can also join a meeting directly from their browser, but the meeting experience from the browser is limited. The participants will receive all necessary information in the joining instructions prior to the start of the course.

The participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course.

The course is conducted in English and translation is not provided.
After completing the course, training certificates in PDF will be issued, and a hard copy can be sent via post if requested.
For further details about the course, please contact us at:
office@confluxcenter.org or +381 65 3081976

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“Mediation of Local Conflicts” Virtual Course
2020-09-15 - 2020-09-18
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 and digital technologies on local conflict and mediation; digital mediation toolkit- opportunities and risks (cyber mediation, social media, cyber security)…

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 conflicts.

The course will address local (community) conflicts. This is a new aspect in UN peacekeeping practices, and some UN operations are assigned a specific mandate from the Security Council to support mediation of such conflicts. The course is balanced between the operational and tactical level, and most of the conflict management tools are catered to the tactical level field work.
The course program is designed for mid and senior level civil affairs, political affairs and other officers serving in various units and offices, such as Protection of civilians, Rule of Law, Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, Security sector reform, Human Rights, Joint mission analysis center, Joint operations center, Military and Police components, within field and peacekeeping operations (UN, AU, EU, OSCE etc.), as well as those working in governments, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, or preparing to serve in peace operations.
The course will be conducted virtually via Zoom software. The training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions by senior experts and practitioners in the field (UN senior mediation advisers, former head of UN mission, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, director of political and civil affairs, senior advisors, chief of staff in UN PKOs), as well as simulation exercises, role play and case studies, which will comprise over 50% of the course. A virtual space will be provided for group discussions and best practices, and for experience sharing among the participants under the guidance of the senior mentors.

Course Information

Senior Mentors:
Ambassador Milos Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Advisor
UN DPPA Mediation Support Unit TBC

Course Director:
Goran Topalović, Director of Operations, Conflux Center

Project Officers:
Visnja Jovancevic, Conflux Center
Emilija Maric, Conflux Center

Duration:
15th – 18th September 2020

Conflux Center is organizing a complementary course “GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN MEDIATION” from 24th – 25th September 2020.

Course fees:

The fee for the “Mediation of local conflicts” course is 750 EUR (900 USD).

The fee for the “Gender mainstreaming in mediation” course is 450 EUR (550 USD).
The fee for both courses is 1.000 EUR (1.200 USD).
Conflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount.
Partial subsidy could be available at later stage. Those interested in partial subsidy should send CV and Motivation letter not later than 28th August 2020 to office@confluxcenter.org.

Upon online registration, which will remain open till 12th September 2020, participants will receive an invoice, pre-course reading material and all necessary information on how to use Zoom, as well as any assistance they might need. Pre-course reading material and additional reading will also be available on a designated password-protected webpage on our website. Instructions on how to use Zoom will also be presented during the introduction sessions of the course.

In order to join the virtual training, all attendees should have access to the internet and a personal computer (laptop), with an operational web-cam and microphone (external or internal). A stable internet connection is essential in order to minimize the chances of stutter or disconnecting. It is advisable that the participants download the Zoom application (free of charge). They can also join a meeting directly from their browser, but the meeting experience from the browser is limited. The participants will receive all necessary information in the joining instructions prior to the start of the course.
The participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course.

The course is conducted in English and translation is not provided.
After completing the course, training certificates in PDF will be issued, and a hard copy can be sent via post if requested.
For further details about the course, please contact us at:
office@confluxcenter.org or +381 65 3081976
The program will be available on this page once finalized.
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"Gender Mainstreaming in Mediation" Virtual Course
2020-06-29 - 2020-06-30
Virtual training course
“GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN MEDIATION”
29th – 30th June 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 issues with the view to applying gender perspective in mediation processes, to deepen their 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.

The course program is designed for mid and senior level civil affairs, political affairs and other civilian, military and police officers working in field and peacekeeping operations (UN, AU, EU, OSCE etc.), as well as those working in public sector, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, or preparing to serve in peace operations. The program is balanced between the operational and tactical level. Most of the conflict management tools are catered to the tactical level field work.

The course will be conducted virtually via Zoom software. The training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions by senior experts and practitioners in the field (UN senior mediation advisers, director of political and civil affairs, senior advisors in UN PKOs), as well as simulation exercises, role play and case studies, which will comprise over 50% of the course. A space will be provided for group discussions and best practices and experience sharing among the participants under the guidance of the senior mentors.

Course Information

Senior Mentors:
Ambassador Milos Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Advisor
Emmanuel Habuka Bombande, UN Senior Mediation Adviser, UN DPPA

Course Director:
Goran Topalović, Director of Operations, Conflux Center

Project Officers:
Visnja Jovancevic, Conflux Center
Emilija Maric, Conflux Center

Duration:
29th – 30th June 2020

Conflux Center is organizing a complementary course “MEDIATION OF LOCAL CONFLICTS” from 24th – 27th June 2020.

Course fees:

The fee for the “Gender mainstreaming in mediation” course is 450 EUR (500 USD).

The fee for the “Mediation of local conflicts” course is 750 EUR (850 USD).

The fee for both courses is 1.000 EUR (1.150 USD).

Conflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount.

Partial subsidy could be available at later stage. Those interested in partial subsidy should send CV and Motivation letter not later than 10th June 2020 to office@confluxcenter.org.

Upon online registration at: https://www.confluxcenter.org/events/application-form/, which will remain open till 26th June 2020, participants will receive an invoice, pre-course reading material and all necessary information on how to use Zoom, as well as any assistance they might need. Pre-course reading material and additional reading will also be available on a designated password-protected webpage on our website. Instructions on how to use Zoom will also be presented during the introduction sessions of the course.

In order to join the virtual training, all attendees should have access to the internet and a personal computer (laptop), with an operational web-cam and microphone (external or internal). A stable internet connection is essential in order to minimize the chances of stutter or disconnecting. It is advisable that the participants download the Zoom application (free of charge). They can also join a meeting directly from their browser, but the meeting experience from the browser is limited. The participants will receive all necessary information in the joining instructions prior to the start of the course.

The participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course.

The course is conducted in English and translation is not provided.

After completing the course, training certificates in PDF will be issued, and a hard copy can be sent via post if requested.

For further details about the course, please contact us at:
office@confluxcenter.org or +381 65 3081976

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“Mediation of Local Conflicts" Virtual Course
2020-06-24 - 2020-06-27
Virtual training course
“MEDIATION OF LOCAL CONFLICTS”
24th – 27th June 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 and digital technologies on local conflict and mediation; digital mediation toolkit- opportunities and risks (cyber mediation, social media, cyber security)…

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 conflicts.

The course will address local (community) conflicts. This is a new aspect in UN peacekeeping practices, and some UN operations are assigned a specific mandate from the Security Council to support mediation of such conflicts. The course is balanced between the operational and tactical level, and most of the conflict management tools are catered to the tactical level field work.

The course program is designed for mid and senior level civil affairs, political affairs and other officers serving in various units and offices, such as Protection of civilians, Rule of Law, Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, Security sector reform, Human Rights, Joint mission analysis center, Joint operations center, Military and Police components, within field and peacekeeping operations (UN, AU, EU, OSCE etc.), as well as those working in governments, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, or preparing to serve in peace operations.

The course will be conducted virtually via Zoom software. The training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions by senior experts and practitioners in the field (UN senior mediation advisers, former head of UN mission, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, director of political and civil affairs, senior advisors, chief of staff in UN PKOs), as well as simulation exercises, role play and case studies, which will comprise over 50% of the course. A virtual space will be provided for group discussions and best practices, and for experience sharing among the participants under the guidance of the senior mentors.

Course Information

Senior Mentors:
Ambassador Milos Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Advisor
Emmanuel Habuka Bombande, UN Senior Mediation Adviser, UN DPPA MSU
Julian Harston, UN Assistant Secretary-General (Ret.)

Course Director:
Goran Topalović, Director of Operations, Conflux Center

Project Officers:
Visnja Jovancevic, Conflux Center
Emilija Maric, Conflux Center

Duration:
24th – 27th June 2020

Conflux Center is organizing a complementary course “GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN MEDIATION” from 29th – 30th June 2020.

Course fees:

The fee for the “Mediation of local conflicts” course is 750 EUR (850 USD).

The fee for the “Gender mainstreaming in mediation” course is 450 EUR (500 USD).

The fee for both courses is 1.000 EUR (1.150 USD).

Conflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount.

Partial subsidy could be available at later stage. Those interested in partial subsidy should send CV and Motivation letter not later than 10th June 2020 to office@confluxcenter.org.

Upon online registration at: https://www.confluxcenter.org/events/application-form/, which will remain open till 21th June 2020, participants will receive an invoice, pre-course reading material and all necessary information on how to use Zoom, as well as any assistance they might need. Pre-course reading material and additional reading will also be availableon a designated password-protected webpage on our website. Instructions on how to use Zoom will also be presented during the introduction sessions of the course.

In order to join the virtual training, all attendees should have access to the internet and a personal computer (laptop), with an operational web-cam and microphone (external or internal). A stable internet connection is essential in order to minimize the chances of stutter or disconnecting. It is advisable that the participants download the Zoom application (free of charge). They can also join a meeting directly from their browser, but the meeting experience from the browser is limited. The participants will receive all necessary information in the joining instructions prior to the start of the course.

The participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course.

The course is conducted in English and translation is not provided.

After completing the course, training certificates in PDF will be issued, and a hard copy can be sent via post if requested.

For further details about the course, please contact us at:
office@confluxcenter.org or +381 65 3081976

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"New Trends And Actors In Geopolitics - Emerging Challenges For Political Advisers And Political Affairs Officers" Virtual Course 2nd Edition
2020-05-29 - 2020-05-31
Virtual training course for political advisors and political affairs officers
“NEW TRENDS AND ACTORS IN GEOPOLITICS – EMERGING CHALLENGES FOR POLITICAL ADVISERS AND POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICERS”
29th – 31st May 2020

Topics: influence of information and digital technologies, sources of information, building rapport and network management, internal and external coordination and cooperation, negotiation, inter-cultural dialogue, talking to non-state armed groups, communications with the media, information and reputation management

The overall objective of the course is to train political advisers and political affairs officers serving in peacekeeping operations, political and peacebuilding missions by enhancing their specific knowledge and skills, and enabling them to work effectively with the emerging challenges, new trends and actors in geopolitics.

A prerequisite for attending the course is that one of the courses “How To Manage The Political Dimension In Peacemaking, Peacekeeping And Peacebuilding” has been completed, as the course will build on the knowledge and skills acquired during the previous course. If the applicant feels that they already possess relevant knowledge and skills and would like to apply for the this course only, please submit a short letter stating this.

Particular attention will be paid to bringing the aspect of culture into political analysis, strategies and activities, with a view to enhancing the necessary skills to establish and maintain an effective inter-cultural dialogue.

Special focus will be placed on the influence of information and digital technologies on the scope of work of political advisors and political affairs officers, including opportunities and risks (cyber diplomacy, conflict analysis, use of social media, cyber security…).

The course will also address the role and required skills of political advisors and political affairs officers related to communications with the media, as well as information and reputation management.

The course will also cover the topics of political reporting, speech writing, public speaking, talking with governments and non-state armed groups, negotiation, internal and external coordination and cooperation…

The course program is designed for mid and senior level political advisors and political affairs officers working in international organizations headquarters and field operations (UN, AU, EU, OSCE etc.), and those working in governments, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, or preparing to serve in peace operations and in diplomatic service.

The course will be conducted virtually via Zoom software. The training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions by senior experts and practitioners in the field (former head of UN missions, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, Ambassadors, and Senior Political Advisors), as well as simulation exercises, role play and case studies, which will comprise over 50% of the course. A space will be provided for group discussions and best practices and experience sharing among the participants under the guidance of the senior mentors.

Course Information

Senior Mentors:
Ambassador Milos Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Advisor
Julian Harston, UN Assistant Secretary-General (Ret.)
Ambassador Svein Sevje (Ret.)
Ambassador Amr Aljowaily

Course Director:
Goran Topalović, Director of Operations, Conflux Center

Project Officers:
Visnja Jovancevic, Conflux Center
Emilija Maric, Conflux Center

Duration:
29th – 31st May 2020

Upon online registration, which will remain open till 19th May 2020, participants will receive an invoice, pre-course reading material and all necessary information on how to use Zoom, as well as any assistance they might need. Pre-course reading material and additional reading will also be available on a designated Google drive. Instructions on how to use Zoom will also be presented during the introduction sessions of the course.

In order to join the virtual training, all attendees should have access to the internet and a personal computer (laptop), with an operational web-cam and microphone (external or internal). A stable internet connection is essential in order to minimize the chances of stutter or disconnecting. It is advisable that the participants download the Zoom application (free of charge). They can also join a meeting directly from their browser, but the meeting experience from the browser is limited. The participants will receive all necessary information in the joining instructions prior to the start of the course.

Course fees:
The fee for the May 22-24 course is 550 EUR (660 USD)
The fee for the May 29-31 course is 650 EUR (780 USD)
The fee for both courses is 1.000 EUR (1.200 USD)

Conflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount.

Partial subsidy could be available at later stage. Those interested in partial subsidy should send CV and motivation letter not later than 19 May 2020 to office@confluxcenter.org.

The participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course.
The course is conducted in English and translation is not provided.
After completing the course, training certificates in PDF will be issued, and a hard copy can be sent via post if requested.
For further details about the course, please contact us at:
office@confluxcenter.org or +381 65 3081976

The course timing is in accordance to current CEST (Central European Summer Time). CEST is one of the well-known names of UTC+2 time zone which is 2h. ahead of UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).
The time offset from UTC can be written as +02:00.

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“How To Manage The Political Dimension In Peacemaking, Peacekeeping And Peacebuilding" Virtual Course 2nd Edition
2020-05-22 - 2020-05-24
Virtual training course for political advisors and political affairs officers
“HOW TO MANAGE THE POLITICAL DIMENSION IN PEACEMAKING, PEACEKEEPING AND PEACEBUILDING”
22nd – 24th May 2020

Topics: role and functions of political advisers, political and conflict analysis tools and skills, provision of policy advice, development of a political strategy, strategic planning, political reporting, speech writing, public speaking, conflict prevention, management and resolution, mediation.

Aim of the course: To train political advisers and political affairs 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 manage the political dimension in a conflict or post-conflict environment.

The course program is designed for mid and senior level political advisors and political affairs officers working in international organizations headquarters and field operations (UN, AU, EU, OSCE etc.), and those working in governments, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, or preparing to serve in peace operations and in diplomatic service.

The course will be conducted virtually via Zoom. The training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions by senior experts and practitioners in the field (former head of UN missions, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, Ambassadors, and Senior Political Advisors), as well as simulation exercises, role play and case studies, which will comprise over 50% of the course. A space will be provided for group discussions and best practices and experience sharing among the participants under the guidance of the senior mentors.

Course Information

Senior Mentors:
Ambassador Milos Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Advisor
Julian Harston, UN Assistant Secretary-General (Ret.)
Ambassador Svein Sevje (Ret.)
Ambassador Amr Aljowaily

Course Director:
Goran Topalović, Director of Operations, Conflux Center

Project Officers:
Visnja Jovancevic, Conflux Center
Emilija Maric, Conflux Center

Duration:
22nd – 24th May 2020

Conflux Center is organizing a complementary course for political advisers and political affairs officers “New Trends And Actors In Geopolitics – Emerging Challenges For Political Advisers And Political Affairs Officers” from 29 – 31 May 2020. A prerequisite for attending the course is that one of the courses titled “How To Manage The Political Dimension In Peacemaking, Peacekeeping And Peacebuilding” has been completed. If the applicant feels that they already possess relevant knowledge and skills and would like to apply for the “How To Manage The Political Dimension In Peacemaking, Peacekeeping And Peacebuilding” course only, please submit a short letter stating this.

Course fees:
The fee for the May 22-24 course is 550 EUR (660 USD)
The fee for the May 29-31 course is 650 EUR (780 USD)
The fee for both courses is 1.000 EUR (1.200 USD)

Conflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount.

Partial subsidy could be available at later stage. Those interested in partial subsidy should send CV and Motivation letter not later than 19 May 2020 to office@confluxcenter.org.

Upon online registration, which will remain open till 19th May 2020, participants will receive an invoice, pre-course reading material and all necessary information on how to use Zoom, as well as any assistance they might need. Pre-course reading material and additional reading will also be available on a designated Google drive. Instructions on how to use Zoom will also be presented during the introduction sessions of the course.

In order to join the virtual training, all attendees should have access to the internet and a personal computer (laptop), with an operational web-cam and microphone (external or internal). A stable internet connection is essential in order to minimize the chances of stutter or disconnecting. It is advisable that the participants download the Zoom application (free of charge). They can also join a meeting directly from their browser, but the meeting experience from the browser is limited. The participants will receive all necessary information in the joining instructions prior to the start of the course.

The participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course.
The course is conducted in English and translation is not provided.
After completing the course, training certificates in PDF will be issued, and a hard copy can be sent via post if requested.
For further details about the course, please contact us at:
office@confluxcenter.org or +381 65 3081976

The course timing is in accordance to current CEST (Central European Summer Time). CEST is one of the well-known names of UTC+2 time zone which is 2h. Ahead of UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).
The time offset from UTC can be written as +02:00.
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"New Trends And Actors In Geopolitics - Emerging Challenges For Political Advisers And Political Affairs Officers" Virtual Course
2020-05-01 - 2020-05-03
Virtual training course for political advisors and political affairs officers
“NEW TRENDS AND ACTORS IN GEOPOLITICS – EMERGING CHALLENGES FOR POLITICAL ADVISERS AND POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICERS”
1st – 3rd May 2020

Topics: influence of information and digital technologies, sources of information, building rapport and network management, internal and external coordination and cooperation, negotiation, inter-cultural dialogue, talking to non-state armed groups, communications with the media, information and reputation management

The overall objective of the course is to train political advisers and political affairs officers serving in peacekeeping operations, political and peacebuilding missions by enhancing their specific knowledge and skills, and enabling them to work effectively with the emerging challenges, new trends and actors in geopolitics.

The course will build on the knowledge and skills acquired during the course in April, and explore in more depth some specific aspects and challenges of the role and functions of political advisers and political affairs officers. A prerequisite for attending the course in May is that the April course has been completed. If the applicant feels that they already possess the knowledge and skills offered in the April course and would like to apply for the May course only, please submit a short letter stating this.

Particular attention will be paid to bringing the aspect of culture into political analysis, strategies and activities, with a view to enhancing the necessary skills to establish and maintain an effective inter-cultural dialogue.

Special focus will be placed on the influence of information and digital technologies on the scope of work of political advisors and political affairs officers, including opportunities and risks (cyber diplomacy, conflict analysis, use of social media, cyber security…).

The course will also address the role and required skills of political advisors and political affairs officers related to communications with the media, as well as information and reputation management.

The course will also cover the topics of political reporting, speech writing, public speaking, talking with governments and non-state armed groups, negotiation, internal and external coordination and cooperation…

The course program is designed for mid and senior level political advisors and political affairs officers working in international organizations headquarters and field operations (UN, AU, EU, OSCE etc.), and those working in governments, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, or preparing to serve in peace operations and in diplomatic service.

The course will be conducted virtually via Zoom software. The training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions by senior experts and practitioners in the field (former head of UN missions, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, Ambassadors, and Senior Political Advisors), as well as simulation exercises, role play and case studies, which will comprise over 50% of the course. A space will be provided for group discussions and best practices and experience sharing among the participants under the guidance of the senior mentors.

Course Information

Senior Mentors:
Ambassador Milos Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Advisor
Julian Harston, UN Assistant Secretary-General (Ret.)
Ambassador Svein Sevje (Ret.)
Ambassador Amr Aljowaily

Course Director:
Goran Topalović, Director of Operations, Conflux Center

Project Officers:
Visnja Jovancevic, Conflux Center
Emilija Maric, Conflux Center

Duration:
1st – 3rd May 2020

Upon online registration, which will remain open till 26th April 2020, participants will receive an invoice, pre-course reading material and all necessary information on how to use Zoom, as well as any assistance they might need. Pre-course reading material and additional reading will also be available on a designated Google drive. Instructions on how to use Zoom will also be presented during the introduction sessions of the course.

In order to join the virtual training, all attendees should have access to the internet and a personal computer (laptop), with an operational web-cam and microphone (external or internal). A stable internet connection is essential in order to minimize the chances of stutter or disconnecting. It is advisable that the participants download the Zoom application (free of charge). They can also join a meeting directly from their browser, but the meeting experience from the browser is limited. The participants will receive all necessary information in the joining instructions prior to the start of the course.

Course fees:

The fee for the May course is 650 EUR (780 USD)
The fee for the April course is 550 EUR (660 USD)
The fee for both courses is 1.000 EUR (1.200 USD)

Conflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount.

Partial subsidy could be available at later stage. Those interested in partial subsidy should send CV and Motivation letter not later than 15th April 2020 to office@confluxcenter.org.

The participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course.
The course is conducted in English and translation is not provided.
After completing the course, training certificates in PDF will be issued, and a hard copy can be sent via post if requested.
For further details about the course, please contact us at:
office@confluxcenter.org or +381 65 3081976

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“How To Manage The Political Dimension In Peacemaking, Peacekeeping And Peacebuilding" Virtual Course
2020-04-26 - 2020-04-28
Virtual training course for political advisors and political affairs officers
“HOW TO MANAGE THE POLITICAL DIMENSION IN PEACEMAKING, PEACEKEEPING AND PEACEBUILDING”
26th – 28th April 2020

Topics: role and functions of political advisers, political and conflict analysis tools and skills, provision of policy advice, development of a political strategy, strategic planning, political reporting, speech writing, public speaking, conflict prevention, management and resolution, mediation.

Aim of the course: To train political advisers and political affairs 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 manage the political dimension in a conflict or post-conflict environment.

The course program is designed for mid and senior level political advisors and political affairs officers working in international organizations headquarters and field operations (UN, AU, EU, OSCE etc.), and those working in governments, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, or preparing to serve in peace operations and in diplomatic service.

The course will be conducted virtually via Zoom. The training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions by senior experts and practitioners in the field (former head of UN missions, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, Ambassadors, and Senior Political Advisors), as well as simulation exercises, role play and case studies, which will comprise over 50% of the course. A space will be provided for group discussions and best practices and experience sharing among the participants under the guidance of the senior mentors.

The course will cover two complementary aspects, operational and diplomatic – role and functions of political advisers, political and conflict analysis tools and skills, provision of advice, development of a political strategy, strategic planning, sources of information, building rapport and network management, conflict prevention, management and resolution, mediation…).

Course Information

Senior Mentors:
Ambassador Milos Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Advisor
Julian Harston, UN Assistant Secretary-General (Ret.)
Ambassador Svein Sevje (Ret.)
Ambassador Amr Aljowaily

Course Director:
Goran Topalović, Director of Operations, Conflux Center

Project Officers:
Visnja Jovancevic, Conflux Center
Emilija Maric, Conflux Center

Duration:
26th – 28th April 2020

Conflux Center is organizing a complementary course for political advisers and political affairs officers “New Trends And Actors In Geopolitics – Emerging Challenges For Political Advisers And Political Affairs Officers” from 1 – 3 May 2020. A prerequisite for attending the course in May is that the April course has been completed. If the applicant feels that they already possess the knowledge and skills offered in the April course and would like to apply for the May course only, please submit a short letter stating this.

Course fees:
The fee for the April course is 550 EUR (660 USD)
The fee for the May course is 650 EUR (780 USD)
The fee for both courses is 1.000 EUR (1.200 USD)

Conflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount.

Partial subsidy could be available at later stage. Those interested in partial subsidy should send CV and Motivation letter not later than 15th April 2020 to office@confluxcenter.org.

Upon online registration, which will remain open till 19th April 2020, participants will receive an invoice, pre-course reading material and all necessary information on how to use Zoom, as well as any assistance they might need. Pre-course reading material and additional reading will also be available on a designated Google drive. Instructions on how to use Zoom will also be presented during the introduction sessions of the course.

In order to join the virtual training, all attendees should have access to the internet and a personal computer (laptop), with an operational web-cam and microphone (external or internal). A stable internet connection is essential in order to minimize the chances of stutter or disconnecting. It is advisable that the participants download the Zoom application (free of charge). They can also join a meeting directly from their browser, but the meeting experience from the browser is limited. The participants will receive all necessary information in the joining instructions prior to the start of the course.

The participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course.
The course is conducted in English and translation is not provided.
After completing the course, training certificates in PDF will be issued, and a hard copy can be sent via post if requested.
For further details about the course, please contact us at:
office@confluxcenter.org or +381 65 3081976

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Seminar "Peacekeeping in Francophone Space for The 21st Century"
2020-03-03 | Hotel M, Belgrade, Serbia, Bulevar Oslobođenja 56a, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
On the occasion of two significant anniversaries to be marked in 2020, the 75th anniversary of the United Nations and the 50th anniversary of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, the Embassy of Egypt in Serbia and Conflux Center have organized a seminar titled “Peacekeeping in Francophone Space for the 21. Century”. The seminar was held on March 3rd 2020, within the Month of Francophonie, and in conjunction with the annual Mediation Training Course by Conflux Center. The Ambassador of Egypt in Serbia, Mr. Amr Aljowaily, and Executive Director of Conflux Center, Mr. Miloš Strugar co-chaired the seminar. The UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix addressed a message to the organizers which was read at the event.

There were a number of renowned experts and current and former high representatives of UN missions among the speakers including:
Mr. Aleksandar Tasić, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia,
Mr. Mankeur Ndiaye, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic, Head of UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic – MINUSCA (via video link),
Ms. Simona-Mirela Miculescu, Representative of the UN Secretary General, Head of UN Office in Belgrade,
Ms. Françoise Jacob, UN Resident Coordinator in Serbia,
Mr. Estanislao Angel Zawels, Ambassador of Argentina in Serbia,
Mr. Moudjib Djinadou, Director of Political Affairs, UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the D.R. Congo – MONUSCO (via video link),
Mr. Emmanuel Habuka Bombande, UN Senior Mediation Adviser, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs,
Colonel Chakib Rais, Senior National Expert in Peacekeeping, Morocco.

Mediation Course
2020-03-01 - 2020-03-06
The aim of the course is to enhance specific knowledge in conflict analysis and mediation skills of the participants which could be successfully applied in emerging and ongoing crisis situations.
Conflux Center and the Embassy of Egypt in Belgrade, President of the Group of the Francophone Ambassadors in Belgrade, will co-organize the seminar to mark the 75th anniversary of the UN and the 50th anniversary of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) with a variety of speakers, renowned experts in this field, from a number of francophone countries. The seminar will take place in conjunction with the mediation course and will be open to the participants of the course.
The training consists of contributions by senior experts and practitioners in this field, facilitated discussions, and simulation exercises.
The program is designed for mid and senior level civilian, military and police staff of international organizations, governments, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions with the view to enhancing their knowledge and conflict analysis and mediation skills
The content of the course aims to create a platform for an exchange of experiences, as well as the best practices and the trends in the field of mediation between participants and facilitators.

Hotel M (the venue for the course) is offering a special rate for attendees should they wish to stay at the hotel.

Course Information

Director:
Goran Topalović, Director of Operations, Conflux Center

Senior Mentors:
Representative of the UN Mediation Support Unit
Ambassador Milos Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Adviser
Julian Harston, UN Assistant Secretary-General (Ret.)

Venue:
Hotel M,
Bulevar Oslobodjenja 56a, Belgrade, Serbia

Duration:
1 – 6 March, 2020

Course Fee:
1,250 euros ($1,450)

The course fee will include:
training activities
administrative materials
Seminar “Peacekeeping in Francophone Space for The 21st Century”
Fireside chat
sightseeing tour of Belgrade
official dinner
reception, opening and closing ceremonies

Partial subsidy could be available at later stage if additional funding is provided. Those interested in partial subsidy should send CV and Motivation letter not later than 31st July to office@confluxcenter.org.

Upon online registration participants will receive the invoice, joining instructions, course program and all other necessary information, as well as any assistance they might need.

Please be informed that Hotel M (the venue) offers the course participants a special rate of 96,00 EUR/day, all meals and transportation from and to the airport included. In order to receive the special rate you will have to contact the hotel directly and request the application from hotel’s booking service at office@hotel-m.com (do not make an online reservation), and provide your travel itinerary in order for the hotel to arrange your pick up from the airport.
Please emphasize any dietary or special food requests!
Those who decide to stay in a hotel other than Hotel M, please be informed that taxis are available in front of the airport and can cost up to 20 EUR for the trip anywhere in Belgrade. The only accepted currency is the dinar (exchange rate is approximately 117,50 dinars for 1,00 EUR). Credit cards are widely accepted.

It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure that they acquire any necessary visas (including transit) for their travel.

Holders of foreign passports having a valid Schengen, UK and other EU
Member States’ visa, or visa of the United States of America, and for
holders of foreign passports having residence permit in the countries of
the Schengen area, EU or the United States of America may, without prior
visa application, enter, transit or stay in the Republic of Serbia up to
90 days during a six-month period, but not exceeding the expiring date
of the said visas or residence permits. Also, holders of UN Passports do
not need visas for visits of up to 90 days.

You can check whether you need an entry visa for the Republic of Serbia
HERE.

Conflux Center is not responsible for any health care expenses. Health insurance and medical requirements depend on where the participants are residing, in accordance to Serbian laws, and are the personal responsibility of each participant. All participants should have adequate insurance.
Conflux Center reserves the right to modify the course dates and location at any time.

For further details about the course, please contact us at:
office@confluxcenter.org or +381 65 3081976

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"How To Manage The Political Dimension in Peacemaking, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding" Course
2019-11-03 - 2019-11-08 | Hotel M, Belgrade, Serbia, Bulevar Oslobođenja 56a, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
“HOW TO MANAGE THE POLITICAL DIMENSION IN PEACEMAKING, PEACEKEEPING AND PEACEBUILDING”
A Course for Political Advisers and Political Affairs Officers

Aim of the Course: To train political advisers and political affairs 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 manage the political dimension in a conflict or post-conflict environment.
The course program is designed for mid and senior level political advisors and political affairs officers working in international organizations headquarters and field operations (UN, EU, OSCE, AU, etc.), and those working in governments, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, or preparing to serve in peace operations and in diplomatic service.

The course will cover two complementary aspects – operational activities in conflict prevention, management and resolution (mediation, negotiation, provision of advice, building rapport and network management, internal and external coordination and cooperation…), as well as conventional diplomatic activities (political reporting, speech writing, strategic planning, liaison with member states,…).

Particular attention will be paid to bringing the aspect of culture into political analysis, strategies and activities, with a view to enhancing the necessary skills to establish and maintain an effective inter-cultural dialogue.

Special focus will be placed on the influence of information and digital technologies on the scope of work of political advisors and political affairs officers, including opportunities and risks (cyber diplomacy, conflict analysis, use of social media, cyber security…).

The course will also address the role and required skills of political advisors and political affairs officers related to communications with the media, as well as information and reputation management.

The training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions by senior experts and practitioners in the field (former head of UN missions, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, Military and Police Commanders, Ambassadors, and Senior Political Advisors), as well as simulation exercises, role play and case studies, which will comprise over 50% of the course. A space will be provided for group discussions and best practices and experience sharing among the participants under the guidance of the senior mentors.
Course Information

Senior Mentors:
Ambassador Milos Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Advisor
Julian Harston, UN Assistant Secretary-General (Ret.)
Ambassador Svein Sevje (Ret.)
Ambassador Amr Aljowaily
Vladimir Radunovic, Director Cybersecurity and E-diplomacy Programmes, DiploFoundation
Nathan Forsdyke, International Security Consultant

Course Director:
Goran Topalović, Director of Operations, Conflux Center

Project Officer:
Visnja Jovancevic, Conflux Center

Venue:
Hotel M, Bulevar Oslobodjenja 56a, Belgrade, Serbia

Duration:
3rd – 8th November 2019

Course Fee: 1,650 EUR (1,900 USD)
The course fee will include:
training activities
administrative materials
fireside chat and cocktails
sightseeing tour of Belgrade
official dinners
opening and closing ceremonies
Hotel M offers the course participants a special rate of 96,00 EUR/day, including accommodation, all meals and transportation from and to the airport.

The course is conducted in English and there will be no translation to other languages.

Conflux Center is not responsible for any health care expenses, individual travel, medical and other insurance.
It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure that they acquire any necessary visas for their travel.

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Gender Mainstreaming in Peace Operations and Gender Mainstreaming In Mediation Course II (SEPTEMBER)
2019-09-23 - 2019-09-27 | Hotel M, Belgrade, Serbia, Bulevar Oslobođenja 56a, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
The objective of the course is to expand specific knowledge on gender issues with the view to applying gender perspective in all policies, actions, plans and procedures in integrated peace operations and to improve understanding of the role women could play in conflict prevention and conflict resolution, and to enhance specific skills of the participants in gender sensitive conflict analysis and mediation process design.
Course is focused on:
1. Gender mainstreaming on the operational and tactical levels in the different disciplines of peace operations and
2. Gender sensitive mediation.
The course program is designed for:
Civilians, military and police officers working in international organizations, those working in the public sector, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions or those preparing themselves to serve in the area of peace operations or in diplomatic services.

The course fee will include:
Training activities
administrative materials
opening and closing ceremonies
farewell dinner and,

sightseeing tour
Partial subsidy could be available at later stage if additional funding is provided. Those interested in partial subsidy should send CV and Motivation letter not later than 31st July to office@confluxcenter.org.
The course will be conducted at Hotel M, Bulevar Oslobodjenja 56a, Belgrade.
Hotel M will offer special daily rates for course participants which includes:

Accommodation in the single room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Transportation to and from airport
Free Wi-Fi

If you want to book your stay at Hotel M directly, please request application form hotel’s booking service at office@hotel-m.com. Please emphasize in your message that you are attending the course organized by Conflux Center in order to receive the special rate.
Please emphasize any dietary or special food requests!
Participants are free to choose other accommodation in Belgrade, but in that case, transportation to and from the airport, to and from the event(s) venue, accommodation and meals (excluding official dinners and cocktails), are their own responsibilities.
Transportation around Belgrade, daily allowances, visa costs and other associated cash emoluments for participants are their own responsibility or that of the organization which is sponsoring their participation. Health insurance and medical requirements depends on where the participants are residing, in accordance to Serbian laws, and are the personal responsibility of each participant.
Course Information

Director:
Goran Topalović

Senior Mentors:
Ambassador Milos Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Adviser
Julian Harston, UN Assistant Secretary-General (Ret.)

Venue:
Hotel M,
Bulevar Oslobodjenja 56a, Belgrade, Serbia

Duration:
23-27 September, 2019

Course Fee:
950 EUR (1.100,00 USD)

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Fireside Chat with Vladimir Radunović
2019-07-02 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris) | Kovac Restaurant, Bulevar Oslobođenja 221, Belgrade, --Select--, 11000, Serbia
Director, E-diplomacy and Cybersecurity Programmes, DiploFoundation Topic: Peacekeeping and Mediation in the Digital Age
Interviewer: Milos Strugar

Vladimir Radunović is a director of e-diplomacy and cybersecurity programmes at DiploFoundation. He is a lecturer in cybersecurity policy, Internet governance, and e-diplomacy at postgraduate and professional courses. Vladimir also serves as a member of the Advisory Board of the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) and as an expert with the Geneva Internet Platform, and served as a member of the Multistakeholder Advisory Group of the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2012-2014. He has been a lecturer, speaker and resource person in number of educational and training programmes and events worldwide, including within the WSIS and IGF processes. His professional and research focus is on Internet governance, broadband policy and net neutrality, cybersecurity and cyber-diplomacy, e-diplomacy, and capacity development. He holds an MSc in electrical engineering and a Master degree in contemporary diplomacy, and has undertaken a PhD programme in cybersecurity. He was born and lives in Serbia.
Mr. Radunovic recently gave an interview for Conflux Center. This is the link.
Digital technologies have penetrated every single aspect of our lives. They are both ‘boon and a bane’: bringing new opportunities, as well as challenges. Mr. Radunovic will address the impact of digital technologies on peacekeeping and mediation. Abundance of information is a mouse-click away; algorithms quickly make sense of all these ‘big data’; numerous platforms for communication and collaboration have removed ‘spacetime’ limitations – even for negotiations; virtual and augmented reality can enhance a practicing environment… Risks of leakage of sensitive information – all being 0s and 1s now – have increased manifold, however; cyber- intrusions and subversions (mainly under the threshold of armed attack) across the globe are a game-changer for maintaining peace; cryptocurrencies, 3D printing and emerging technologies can empower everyone equally: peacekeepers, but also governments, non-state actors and terrorist groups. Looking at technology through the lenses of peacekeeping (or vice-versa) is becoming a high-priority task.

The participants of the Gender Mainstreaming in Peace Operations and Gender Mainstreaming in Mediation course organized by Conflux Center will be attending the Fireside Chat, among others.

Gender Mainstreaming in Peace Operations and Gender Mainstreaming In Mediation Course (JULY)
2019-07-01 - 2019-07-05 | Hotel M, Belgrade, Serbia, Bulevar Oslobođenja 56a, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
The objective of the course is to expand specific knowledge on gender issues with the view to applying gender perspective in all policies, actions, plans and procedures in integrated peace operations and to improve understanding of the role women could play in conflict prevention and conflict resolution, and to enhance specific skills of the participants in gender sensitive conflict analysis and mediation process design.
Course is focused on:
1. Gender mainstreaming on the operational and tactical levels in the different disciplines of peace operations and
2. Gender sensitive mediation.
The course program is designed for:
Civilians, military and police officers working in international organizations, those working in the public sector, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions or those preparing themselves to serve in the area of peace operations or in diplomatic services.

The course fee will include:
Training activities
administrative materials
opening and closing ceremonies
farewell dinner and,

sightseeing tour
Partial subsidy could be available at later stage if additional funding is provided. Those interested in partial subsidy should send CV and Motivation letter not later than 31st May.
The course will be conducted at Hotel M, Bulevar Oslobodjenja 56a, Belgrade.
Hotel M will offer special daily rates for course participants which includes:

Accommodation in the single room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Transportation to and from airport
Free Wi-Fi

If you want to book your stay at Hotel M directly, please request application form hotel’s booking service at office@hotel-m.com. Please emphasize in your message that you are attending the course organized by Conflux Center in order to receive the special rate.
Please emphasize any dietary or special food requests!
Should you prefer, you can arrange and pay for your accommodation at Hotel M through Conflux Center.
Participants are free to choose other accommodation in Belgrade, but in that case, transportation to and from the airport, to and from the event(s) venue, accommodation and meals (excluding official dinners and cocktails), are their own responsibilities.
Transportation around Belgrade, daily allowances, visa costs and other associated cash emoluments for participants are their own responsibility or that of the organization which is sponsoring their participation. Health insurance and medical requirements depends on where the participants are residing, in accordance to Serbian laws, and are the personal responsibility of each participant.
Course Information

Director:
Goran Topalović

Senior Mentor:
Ambassador Milos Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Advisor

Venue:
Hotel M,
Bulevar Oslobodjenja 56a, Belgrade, Serbia

Duration:
1st – 5th July 2019

Course Fee:
950 EUR

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EAPTC 7th Annual Meeting
2019-04-16 - 2019-04-18 | Hotel M, Belgrade, Serbia, Bulevar Oslobođenja 56a, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
Seventh Annual Meeting of the European Association of Peace Operations Training Centres
“A peacekeeping operation is not an army, or a counter-terrorist force, or a humanitarian agency. It is a tool to create the space for a nationally-owned political solution.”
UN Secretary-General António Guterres

The 7th annual meeting of the European Association of Peace Operations Training Centres (EAPTC), hosted by Conflux Center for Intercultural Dialogue and Mediation, took place in Belgrade from the 16th – 18th of April, 2019.

The meeting came at a time of unprecedented challenges for peacekeepers, as well as dynamic initiatives to strengthen the performance and facilitate concrete positive results.
Peacekeepers face complex conflicts, characterized by multiple adversaries, absence of viable political processes, transnational terrorism and organized crime. They are increasingly deployed in complicated and violent operating environments, and confronted by asymmetric and unconventional threats. This does not only have repercussions on the security and safety of the peacekeepers, but also on their ability to operate effectively and to implement their mandate.
A number of initiatives, such as the UN Secretary-General “Action for Peacekeeping”, the reform of the UN Peace and Security Pillar, as well as regional initiatives, have been launched in order to address these challenges.

The focus of these initiatives is to address primary issues such as:

Strengthening the relationship between a peacekeeping mission and its host country;
Improving the capacity to protect civilians;
Expanding partnerships with regional and sub-regional organizations;
Strengthening leadership, increasing accountability, and addressing shortfalls in performance;
Improving the safety and security of peacekeepers;
Taking innovative approaches on training and equipment, including triangular partnerships and co-deployments;
Strengthening the role of women in peacekeeping;
Addressing resolutely allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse, and providing support to victims and seeking justice.

The seventh annual EAPTC meeting focused on several of these topics to act as a platform for discussions on how training development can follow the ever-changing demands in peace operations and help overcome the gap between aspiration and reality. The primary objective was the alignment of training to the operational needs and new realities in the field to make peacekeeping more effective and safer, with well-equipped and well-trained forces.
The meeting’s program included presentations by keynote speakers and three panel discussions on specific topics.

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Seminar: Peacekeeping in Francophone Space
2019-03-07 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Paris)
Peacekeeping in Francophone Space
On the occasion of the month of Francophone in March 2019, and also celebrating the upgrade of Serbia’s associate (from observer), Conflux Center and the Embassy of Egypt in Belgrade have, in cooperation with the French Embassy, Embassy of Belgium and the Embassy of the Kingdon of Morocco have co-organized a seminar under the title of “Peacekeeping in Francophone Space”.
After the opening remarks made by H.E. Mr. Amr Aljowaily, Ambassador of Egypt, Mr. Ivan Mrkić, President of Conflux, and H.E. Mr. Mohammed Amine Belhaj, Ambassador of Morocco and President of the Group of the Francophone Ambassadors in Belgrade, introductory observations were made by H.E. Mr. Aleksandar Tasić, acting head of the multilateral section of the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and H.E. Ms. Simona Miculescu, head of the UN office in Belgrade.
A discussion and the presentation of case studies ensued given by the following panelists:

HE. Mr. Estanislao Angel Zawels, Ambassador of Argentina
Major General Jean-Paul Deconinck, Former Force Commander, MINUSMA
Mr. Milan Trojanovic, Director of Mission Support, MINUSCA
UN Senior Mediation Adviser, Mr. Emmanuel Habuka Bombande
Colonel Abdelkarim Aboulghit, Royal Armed Forces, Kingdom of Morocco

Fireside Chat with Simona-Mirela Miculescu, Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the UN Office in Belgrade
2019-03-06 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/Paris) | Conflux Center, Terazije 34, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the UN Office in Belgrade
Topic: Public Communications in the Mediation Context
Interviewer: Milos Strugar
Simona-Mirela Miculescu has been the Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the UN Office in Belgrade since July 2015. Prior to this, she was the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of Romania to the United Nations between 2008 and 2015. During her 24-year diplomatic career, she has served as Spokesperson for the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as Senior Media Advisor to the Minister (1993 and 1999), as Director of the Press Department within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1994 and 2008), as Press Secretary of the Romanian Embassy in Washington D.C. (1994-1998), and as Senior Public Information Officer at the OSCE Mission in Kosovo (1999-2000). In 2006 and 2007, as part of Bearing Point, she acted as Senior Advisor for Public Outreach to the Government of Iraq, within a USAID-funded project. Between 2000 and 2004, she was Foreign Policy Adviser to the President of Romania (with the rank of minister), becoming the first woman in the Romanian diplomatic history to be granted the rank of Ambassador.
Ms. Miculescu addressed topics relating to public information, mediation and peacekeeping, such as: media and information management, prior and during mediation; understanding media systems; attaining credibility and managing reputation through public communications; the role of public communications in crisis contexts; mediators’ chances to strike the right balance between the need for confidentiality and transparency.
She stressed crucial role of public awareness and opinion in addressing international conflicts, which have often created the difference between war and peace. She also addressed the following important questions: How do we deal with skewed perceptions in a post-truth era dominated by fake news which could harm the search for mediated solutions of international conflicts? Will the flood of fake news in fact provoke critical thinking and a search for truth? Is it at all possible in the digital age to strike the right balance between the need for confidentiality and transparency in mediation?
The members of the audience were, among others, the participants of the mediation course organized by Conflux Center.

Mediation Course
2019-03-03 - 2019-03-08 | Hotel M, Belgrade, Serbia, Bulevar Oslobođenja 56a, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
The aim of the course was to enhance specific knowledge in conflict analysis and mediation skills of the participants which could be successfully applied in emerging and ongoing crisis situations.
The training consisted of contributions by senior experts and practitioners in this field, facilitated discussions, and simulation exercises.
The program was designed for mid and senior level civilian, military and police staff of international organizations, governments, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions with the view to enhancing their knowledge and conflict analysis and mediation skills
The content of the course aimed to create a platform for an exchange of experiences, as well as the best practices and the trends in the field of mediation between participants and facilitators.

Hotel M (the venue for the course) is offering a special rate for attendees should they wish to stay at the hotel. The total fee (course fee and hotel stay, including breakfast, lunch and dinner), is 1,825 euros. This is based on six days stay (from 02nd to 08th March) at Hotel M.

Course Information

Director:
Goran Topalović, Director of Operations, Conflux Center

Senior Mentors:
Ambassador Milos Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Adviser
Julian Harston, UN Assistant Secretary-General (Ret.)

Venue:
Hotel M,
Bulevar Oslobodjenja 56a, Belgrade, Serbia

Duration:
3rd – 8th March, 2019

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Fireside Chat with Renata Avila
2018-07-04 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
Ms. Renata Avila, an international human rights lawyer and the Director of the International Smart Citizen Foundation, was interviewed by Mr. Milos Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Advisor and Executive Director of Conflux Center on 4. July 2018.
Ms. Avila addressed the issues of enhancing citizen engagement, improving inclusion, dialogue and grassroots action, with a special focus on protecting human rights in the digital world.

Renata Avila, Guatemalan, is an international human rights lawyer and digital rights advocate. She is currently the director of the International Smart Citizen Foundation, mostly operating in Latin America with offices in Santiago de Chile and Rio de Janeiro, and also engaged in South-South Cooperation with Africa.

Specializing in Intellectual Property and Technology, her work addresses the crucial intersection between human rights, information, technological change and the power disparities between the Global North and South. As a lawyer in Guatemala, Avila has represented indigenous victims of genocide and other human rights abuses, including the prominent indigenous leader and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Rigoberta Menchu Tum. She is also a trustee of Courage Foundation, supporting whistleblowers, including Edward Snowden and Julian Assange.

Gender Mainstreaming in Peace Operations and Gender Mainstreaming In Mediation Course
2018-07-02 10:00 - 2018-07-06 17:00 UTC
The objective of the course was to expand specific knowledge on gender issues with the view to applying gender perspective in all policies, actions, plans and procedures in integrated peace operations and to improve understanding of the role women could play in conflict prevention and conflict resolution, and to enhance specific skills of the participants in gender sensitive conflict analysis and mediation process design.

Course is focused on:
1. Gender mainstreaming on the operational and tactical levels in the different disciplines of peace operations and
2. Gender sensitive mediation.
The course program is designed for:
Civilians, military and police officers working in international organizations, those working in the public sector, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions or those preparing themselves to serve in the area of peace operations or in diplomatic services.

Course Information

Director:
Goran Topalović

Senior Mentor:
Ambassador Milos Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Advisor

Venue:
Hotel M,
Bulevar Oslobodjenja 56a, Belgrade, Serbia

Duration:
2nd – 6th July 2018

Facilitators:
Ms. Rana Rahal, UNIFIL Gender Affairs Officer

Ms. Nicole MacNeil, Nordic Centre For Gender In Military Operations

Ms. Talia Wohl, Mediation Support Team, Conflict Prevention Centre OSCE

Ms. Elisabeth E. Scheper, Senior Mediation Advisor, United Nations Department of Political Affairs

Ms. Zorana Antonijevic, National Programme Officer, OSCE Mission to Serbia

Mr. Slavko Djukic, UN Certified Trainer

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Fireside chat with Kishan S. Rana
2018-03-01 20:00 UTC | Conflux Center, Terazije 34, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
Professor Emeritus, former Ambassador of India, and a joint secretary to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
Interviewer: Milos Strugar
Ambassador Kishan S. Rana, Professor Emeritus, and a Senior Fellow at DiploFoundation. He was awarded a BA (Hon) and MA in economics, St Stephens College Delhi. He was in the Indian Foreign Service (1960-95); and worked in China (1963-65, 1970-72). He was Ambassador and High Commissioner for Algeria, Czechoslovakia, Kenya, Mauritius, and Germany; and consul general in San Francisco. He served as a joint secretary on staff of PM Indira Gandhi (1981-82).
Amb. Rana is an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Chinese Studies, Delhi (book review editor, China Report); an Archives By-Fellow, Churchill College, Cambridge; a Public Policy Scholar, Woodrow Wilson Centre, Washington DC; guest faculty at the Diplomatic Academy, Vienna; and Commonwealth Adviser, Namibia Foreign Ministry, 2000-01. He has lectured in about 20 countries to diplomats at foreign ministry training institutions, and at ambassador conferences in several countries.
He is the author of Inside Diplomacy (2000); Managing Corporate Culture (co-author, 2000); Bilateral Diplomacy (2002); The 21st Century Ambassador (2004); Asian Diplomacy (2007); Diplomacy of the 21st Century (2011); India’s North-East States, the BCIM Forum and Regional Integration, (co-author, 2012); The Contemporary Embassy (2013); and Diplomacy at the Cutting Edge (2015). He is co-editor of Foreign Ministries (2007); and Economic Diplomacy (2011). The two books were translated into Chinese; some used as textbooks at several universities. He has written about 100 articles for academic journals and newspapers.

Fireside Chat with Karla Robin Hershey
2018-02-26 20:00 - 21:30 UTC | Conflux Center, Terazije 34, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
UN Resident Coordinator & UNDP Resident Representative in the Republic of Serbia
Topic: “Dialogue for the the Future”
Interviewer: Mr. Julian Harston, UN Assistant Secretary-General (ret.)
Ms. Hershey presented “Dialogue for the Future” at Conflux Center on the 26th of February, 2018, where she addressed how sensitive political issues were addressed through the work of development UN partners at the local community level, focusing on:

Promoting inter-cultural dialogue through culture, sports, education, health
Working in multi-cultural geographical areas
Working with youth
Connecting young people from South West Serbia to the youth in other parts of Serbia and with young people in other countries across the globe (Dialogue Café)
Studying linkages between culture and development in the context of the Post 2015 Consultations for Agenda 2030
Relevance of the Alliance of Civilizations concept for some of the activities implemented in the past
Promoting human security concept

She also discussed the present future planned activities in the Western Balkans Region, namely dialogue for the future concept that promotes regional cooperation and dialogue between different communities in Serbia through culture, youth and education focused activities.

Ms. Hershey has 28 years of development and humanitarian experience. Currently she serves as the UN Resident Coordinator in Serbia with 20 members on the United Nations Country Team. Prior to this, she served as Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Maseru, Lesotho (2012-2017). She also served with the World Food Programme as their Representative and Country Director in Swaziland (2009-2012); Deputy Country Director in Malawi (2006-2009); acting Country Director in Syria (2007); Programme, Procurement and Public Information Officer in Tanzania (2003-2006); WFP Liaison Officer to the Special Envoy, Bureau for East and Southern Africa, Johannesburg (2002-2003) and
Ethiopia (2000-2002).
Ms. Hershey began her UN career with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs as Humanitarian Affairs Officer (OCHA) in Angola (1998-2000). Prior to joining the UN, she served in various capacities with World Vision Relief and Development in Angola, Rotary International in Evanston, Illinois, American Employee’s Association in Rwanda and United States Peace Corps in Rwanda as a Business Advisor to the Ministry of Youth and Cooperatives (Rwanda 1989 – 1993) and the
YMCA.
Ms. Heshey holds an M.B.A in Management and B.A. in Economics and Political Science.

Mediation Course
2018-02-25 - 2018-03-02 | Hotel M, Belgrade, Serbia, Bulevar Oslobođenja 56a, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
The aim of the course was to enhance specific knowledge in conflict analysis and mediation skills of the participants which could be successfully applied in emerging and ongoing crisis situations.
The training consisted of contributions by senior experts and practitioners in this field, facilitated discussions, and simulation exercises.
The content of the course aimed to create a platform for an exchange of experiences, as well as the best practices and the trends in the field of mediation between participants and facilitators.
The course was preceded by a two-day international conference “Mediation, Conflict Prevention and Conflict Resolution in the Emerging Paradigm” (24th-25th February 2018), which was organized in a partnership between Conflux Center and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia.
Course Information

Director:
Senior Mentors:

Mr. Goran Topalović
Ambassador Milos Strugar, UN Senior Mediation Adviser
Mr. Julian Harston, UN Assistant Secretary-General (Ret.)

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