Summer School Call for Applications & Funding for the TCPN International Certificated Academic Trainings in [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail]

[Fakhrinur Huseynli]

Transition from Conflict to Peace & Nonviolence (TCPN) International Certificated Academic Trainings PLACE: Baku, Azerbaijan TIME: 1-14 June, 2011 Logo ICP The practice of conflict transformation and dialogue facilitation in inter-societal conflicts and methods of civilian conflict resolution and peace building have become increasingly important over the past decades. We can assert that even more recent practices that have developed from the actor oriented, respectively problem oriented, approaches to systematic or solution-oriented approaches are neglecting the following important aspects and dimensions:  Deep psychological, subconscious respectively „unconscious“ (both individual and collective) dimensions:  The analysis of social structures and power relations between the conflict parties:  Theory of civilizations respectively cultural dimensions of conflict analysis and conflict transformation. MAIN GOAL The main objective of the TCPN training in Azerbaijan is to develop peace-related practices and skills of participants and to train them on how to intervene constructively in the transition process from violence to peace and nonviolence. Other objectives of the training are:  To bring together civilians and NGOs from different countries and conflict regions to contribute to the facilitation of local/international peace-building efforts.  To create an atmosphere of solidarity as well as to establish a world-wide network of peace workers for strengthening peace movements across the world;  To improve research, analysis and critical practices of participants on peace and non-violence issues. TRAINING DESCRIPTION & PARTICIPANTS The 14-days training course includes different workshops, presentations, interactive group work as well as case studies on conflicts in the Caucasus, especially the Azerbaijan-Armenia conflicts. Visits to relevant institution and historic places form also part of the training programme. The training is open to interested people who would like to get specialized in the field of peace and non-violence studies and that are working for IOs, INGOs, GOs and local NGOs, or as independent experts, researchers, mediators, diplomats, political scientists, historians, university professors, heads of political parties, students, or journalists. There are no age and/or country limits. PARTICIPATION FEE For OECD countries: 2200 US$ This fee includes:  Participation right in the two-week International Certificated Academic Training;  Accommodation (single room) during the TCPN Training period;  Trainers/Experts fees and educational materials;  Three meals (National and European meals) per day;  Two coffee breaks per day;  Participants welcome and departure service;  WiFi and other possible hotel services for TCPN participants. NOTE: For students or participants from non-OECD countries participation fee: 200-500 US$ (without hotel. Hotel and meals extra: 1200-1600 US$). The participation fee does not include international travel expenses and related costs (Visa and insurance expenses) SCHOLARSHIP A limited number of scholarship possibilities can be offered, mainly for participants applying from Caucasus countries, currently enrolled as students at a university. International travel expenses and related costs are not included in the partial scholarship. WORKSHOP PROGRAM In total, 8 workshops will be held within this training framework. Every third day, participants have the possibility to choose between two workshops: 2-4 June 2001 Workshop 1: Integrative Conflict Transformation & Dialogue Facilitation, Political Means for non-violent conflict transformation Experts: Tanja Mirabile & Alex Kunze Workshop 2: Conflict Potential and Competencies for Conciliation of Religions Expert: Prof. Dr. Richard Friedli 5-7 June 2001 Workshop 1: Transition from War to Peace Expert: Dr.Vinya S. Ariyaratne, M.D., M.P.H., MSc. Workshop 2: Gender and Peace Education and Alternative Methodologies of Training Expert: Prof. Dr. Gal Harmat 8-10 June, 2011 Workshop 1: Education for Peace Expert: Sara Clarke-Habibi Workshop 2: Intercultural and Interfaith Learning & Communication and Listening Skills Expert: Maria Lucia Uribe Torres 11-13 June, 2011 Workshop 1: Introduction to International Law Expert: Dr. Nora Refaeil Workshop 2: Nonviolence & Democracy, Nonviolence: From Philosophy to Practical Tool Expert: Jorgen Johansson ORGANIZER: Institute for Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding (ICP) ICP is an independent and non-partisan, non-governmental organization based in Switzerland. We are engaged in conflict transformation and peacebuilding in the public and private sector that offers services in the following fields:  Conflict Transformation and Dialogue Facilitation  Training and Education  Research and Teaching  Awareness Raising and Public Relations APPLICATION: The applicants to the TCPN training are requested to send:  Completed TCPN application form;  CV with photo;  Motivation letter of one page (max. 300 - 700 words); Deadline for Submission of Applications: 5 April, 2011 CONTACT: Fakhrinur Huseynli Tanja Mirabile Project Manager Azerbaijan Co-Director ICP Institute for Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding, ICP Neuengasse 8, 3011 Bern, Switzerland Work tel.: [phone] Cell (Azerbaijan): [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.iicp.ch Family Name: First Name: Street, Number: Postal Code, City: Telephone Number: E-Mail address: Date, Signature:

Flyer TCPN Project in Baku, Azerbaijan 1-14 June 2011.doc

ICP TCPN Application Form for Participation.doc

ICP TCPN International Support Team.doc