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SUMMARY:"Local and intercommunal Conflict Resolution and Mediation" Virtual Course
DESCRIPTION:Virtual training course  \n“LOCAL AND INTERCOMMUNAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION”  \n8th –11th March 2022  \n  \nAim of the course: To train civil affairs\, political affairs and other officers serving in peacekeeping operations\, political and peacebuilding missions by enhancing their specific knowledge and skills\, and enabling them to develop a deeper understanding of ways to prevent\, mitigate and resolve local and intercommunal conflicts.  \n  \nThe course will address local and intercommunal 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. \n  \nLearning Objectives – \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and understand various local and intercommunal conflict resolution mechanisms;\nApply acquired skills in local and intercommunal conflict analysis\, conflict monitoring and stakeholders mapping by using relevant tools and techniques;\nBetter understand drivers\, actors and dynamics of local and intercommunal conflict\, and identify historic\, structural and proximate causes of conflict;\nApply a range of skills\, techniques and good practices in negotiation\, dialogue\, facilitation and mediation;\nDevelop mediation strategies and inclusive mediation processes and use various modalities for greater inclusion and meaningful participation of women;\nUnderstand and apply concepts of BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) and ZOPA (Zone of Possible Agreement);\nDesign\, facilitate and run mediation processes;\nDeal with moral and legal dilemmas which may arise in conflict resolution and\n\nThe 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. \nThe training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions by 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. 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 mentor. \n  \nDownload the course program and more details about the course HERE \nThe courses will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \nCourse fees: \nThe fee for the “Local and Intercommunal Conflict Resolution and Mediation” course is 900 EUR (1\,150 USD).  \n  \nConflux Center is organizing a complemental course “Gender Mainstreaming in Mediation“  \nfrom 16th – 17th March 2022. \nThe fee for the “Gender mainstreaming in mediation” course is 450 EUR (550 USD). \n  \nThe fee for both courses is 1\,200 EUR (1\,500 USD) \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial 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 25th February 2022 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CET (Central European Time) / UTC+1 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or  +381 65 3081976 \n  \nRegistration is open until 4th March 2022 and can be done here: \n  \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/local-and-intercommunal-conflict-resolution-and-mediation-virtual-course/
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SUMMARY:“Gender Mainstreaming in Mediation” Virtual Course
DESCRIPTION:Virtual training course\n“GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN MEDIATION”\n16th – 17th March 2022\n  \nThe 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. \nLearning Objectives – \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply gender-sensitive approach in conflict analysis and conflict monitoring by using relevant tools and skills;\nDifferentiate the impact of conflict for different gender groups\, and better understand conflict drivers\, actors and dynamics;\nDesign inclusive mediation processes and use various modalities for greater inclusion of women;\nApply a range of techniques\, practical measures and good practices to incorporate gender-relevant language in cease-fire and peace agreements;\nAddress conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) while drafting and negotiating cease-fire\, security arrangements and peace agreements;\nDeal with challenges in integrating gender perspective in mediation.\n\nThe 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. \n  \nDownload the course program and more details about the course HERE \nThe courses will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \n  \nCourse fees: \nThe fee for the “GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN MEDIATION” course is 450 EUR (550 USD). \nConflux Center is organizing a complemental course: \n“Negotiations with Parties to Armed Conflicts: Styles\, Skills and Techniques” (8 — 11 February 2022) “Conflict Resolution and Mediation – Tools\, Skills and Techniques” (22 — 25 February 2022) and ”Local and Intercommunal Conflict Resolution and Mediation: Tools\, Skills and Techniques” (8 – 11 March 2022) \n  \nThe package fee for combining any of these courses with “GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN NEGOTIATION AND MEDIATION” is: 1\,200 EUR (1\,500 USD).  \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial 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 4th March 2022 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CET (Central European Time) / UTC+1 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or  +381 65 3081976 \nRegistration is open until 11th March 2022 and can be done here: \n  \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/gender-mainstreaming-in-negotiation-and-mediation-virtual-course/
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