Please note that only newly submitted workshops/trainings will contain a full description. All workshops/trainings that have been previously published in the newsletter will be listed by date with a link to follow for more information.  For a calendar view of upcoming workshops and trainings  please visit the Global Campaign Community Calendar.

First Semester 2011 online courses at Transcend Peace University (March 7 – May 27, 2011)
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Asia Leaders Programme: a Dual Campus Master Programme at the University for Peace (UPEACE), Costa Rica and Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines (April 2011 – October 2012)
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HeartMath 1 on 1 Provider Program – Berlin, Germany (April 16-17 and May 28-29, 2011)
For more information click on the link above.

Peace Education: Theory and Practice online course – University for Peace (UPEACE) (April 18 – June 10, 2011)
This course seeks to provide a critical overview of key ideas, concepts and analytical perspectives on peace education. Learners will see how education for various dimensions of a culture of peace can be synergized and integrated into the urgent challenge of building a peaceful, just and sustainable world.

Leading Adaptive Teams in Conflict Environments – United States Institute of Peace (USIP), Washington, DC, USA (May 2-6, 2011)
An introductory leadership course for practitioners expecting to lead diverse teams in conflict environments: maximize your ability to make effective decisions in chaotic, uncertain environments, to provide leadership influence in situations where you might not have authority, and to understand systems that contribute to, or are resilient to conflict dynamics. (Click on the link above for a full schedule of USIP courses)

Six-week Women’s Human Rights Education Institute (WHRI) – Women’s Human Rights: Building a Peaceful World in an Era of Globalization – Toronto, ON, Canada (May 2 – June 10, 2011)
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Social Reconstruction and Human Security – United States Institute of Peace (USIP), Washington, DC, USA (May 9-13, 2011)
This course explores challenges and opportunities for successful humanitarian assistance and longer-term needs for social well-being and development in fragile states. Drawing upon case studies of peace operations and peacebuilding efforts, students will analyze the links between social well-being—particularly public health, education, environmental protection, and refugee needs—and security, governance, rule of law and economic development as well as explore the relationship between reconciliation and social well-being.

Intergroup Dialogue: The Art of Transforming Identity-Based Conflicts – United States Institute of Peace USIP), Washington, DC, USA (May 9-14, 2011)
This course is designed to prepare participants to engage people from one or more identity groups in dialogue about the similarities and differences of experience that exist within and between groups, in order to increase understanding and dismantle the perceptions of the "other" that can contribute to conflict. This course is held on evenings and Saturdays, and as a pilot course, is free of charge.

Summer Peacebuilding Institute 2011 – Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA, USA (May 9 – June 17, 2011)
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Governance and Democratic Practices in War to Peace Transitions Course – United States Institute of Peace (USIP), Washington, DC, USA (May 16-20, 2011)
How is good governance achieved in states that have collapsed? Develop effective strategies in establishing stable institutions and supporting a robust civil society. Dynamic modules address the inter-relationship among issues of corruption, accountability, rule of law, elections, political party development, public administration, and economic reconstruction in divided societies.

Negotiation from Checkpoints to High Politics – United States Institute of Peace (USIP), Washington, DC, USA (May 16-20, 2011)
Advanced training for people who face negotiation challenges in their professional work. Participants learn to adapt their tactics to varying, dynamic situations, and learn how to plan for a negotiation. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, participants master a 15-point framework that encourages improvisation and helps overcomes barriers to agreement in situations ranging from policy coordination to crisis negotiations in the field to high-level diplomatic encounters.

One-week CEDAW For Change Intensive Institute – Toronto, ON, Canada (May 16-20, 2011)
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Summer courses in Human Rights and Conflict Transformation – Syracuse University study abroad in Strasbourg, France (May 21 – July 2, 2011)
For more information click on the link above. (Applications received after March 1 will be considered if space is available.)

Conflict Prevention in Latin America – United States Institute of Peace (USIP), Washington, DC, USA (May 23-27, 2011)
Maximize your effectiveness by learning how to anticipate emerging threats of deadly conflict, halt and reverse the escalation into violence, and build effective coalitions. The course is intended for public and private-sector professionals whose work is adversely affected by violent insurgencies, large-scale criminality, civil wars, or transitional conflicts. Includes a multi-day case study on security threats in Latin America.

Cultural Adaptability in Complex Operations – United States Institute of Peace (USIP), Washington, DC, USA (May 23-27, 2011)
Participants learn and practice differences in high and low context communication styles, individual versus collective organization, power distance, and temporal orientation. Recommended for those whose works requires interacting with local populations as well as across military and civilian sectors.

Conflict Resolution in the South Caucasus – Center for World Religions, Diplomacy, & Conflict Resolution at George Mason University (May 27 – June 5, 2011)
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Transition from Conflict to Peace & Nonviolence (TCPN) – Institute for Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding (ICP) at Baku, Azerbaijan (June 1-14, 2011)
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M.A. Expressive Arts Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding – European Graduate School (EGS), Saas-Fee, Switzerland (Summer 2011-2013)
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Metta Mentors Nonviolence Immersion Program – Berkeley, CA, USA (June 3 – August 12, 2011)
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Advanced Professional Training on Systemic Peacebuilding, Conflict Transformation &  Post-War Stabilisation, Recovery, and Reconciliation (PCTR) – International Peace and Development Training Center (IPDTC) of the Peace Action, Training and Research Institute of Romania (PATRIR), Cluj-Napoca, Romania (June 6-10, 2011)
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2011 Canadian School of Peacebuilding (CSOP) – Canadian Mennonite University (CMU), Winnipeg, MB, Canada (June 6-24, 2011)
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Mediation Training and Apprenticeship Program – Safe Horizon, New York, NY, USA (June 9-13, 2011, followed by 12-week Apprenticeship)
The Safe Horizon Mediation Program provides one of the most intensive and respected mediation training programs. Trainings exceed the requirements necessary for mediators who wish to volunteer as a mediator with a New York State Community Dispute Resolution Center, and the skills are applicable to mediators practicing in any context.

Transformative Learning Center Summer Institute 2011 – University of Toronto, Canada (June 12 – July 2, 2011)
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Advanced Professional Training on Designing Peacebuilding Programmes: Improving Sustainability, Impact and Effectiveness in Peacebuilding and Peace Support Operations (DPP) – International Peace and Development Training Center (IPDTC) of the Peace Action, Training and Research Institute of Romania (PATRIR), Cluj-Napoca, Romania (June 13-17, 2011)
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12th INCORE International Summer School – University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, UK (June 13-17, 2011)
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Summer Peace Institute on Human Security and Peacebuilding “Problems without passports: Current world issues of human security” – University of California at Berkeley (UCB) and University for Peace (UPEACE), San José, Costa Rica (June 13 – July 15, 2011)  
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2011 International Summer Course on Social Responsibility – Education Center for Development at UNIMINUTO University, Bogotá, Colombia (June 17 – July 15, 2011)
This is a unique international exchange opportunity is for college students or graduates who have at least intermediate Spanish skills. Students will be inspired to become citizens who are more socially responsible and focused on an international development that is culturally pluralistic, socially just, and ecologically sustainable. Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2011.

Summer Institute on Teaching Peace in the 21st Century – Kroc Institute, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, USA (June 19-24, 2011)
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Fletcher Summer Institute – International Center for Nonviolent Conflict and Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA (June 19-25, 2011)
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International summer school in "Qualitative research for social justice education" – UCLA and University of Trento, Rovereto, Italy (June 20-25, 2011)
The summer school aims to provide skills in the field of qualitative research with special emphasis on methods such as participatory action research, qualitative research methods for advancing social justice studies, and methodology of the generative world (or Freirean Generative Theme research). Application deadline: April 15, 2011.

Peace and Conflict Resolution Summer Program in London, UK and Amman, Jordan – Foundation for International Education and AMIDEAST (June 22 – July 30, 2011)
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Call for Applications – MSc Human Rights and Peacebuilding at the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland
The MSc programme will enable students to: gain unique insights into the legal protection of rights in transitional contexts, while studying in a society currently in a process of transition; and understand the basic tenets and controversies involved in the concept of ‘peacebuilding’. Application deadline: June 24, 2011.

Educating for the 21st Century – Centre for Executive Education, University for Peace (UPEACE), San José, Costa Rica (June 27 – July 2, 2011)
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National Peace Academy 2nd Annual Peacebuilding Peacelearning Intensive (PPI), Burlington, VT (July 17-23, 2011)
The PPI is a one-week intensive program for people seeking to create significant, meaningful and sustainable change in their communities.  PPI is intended to advance the development of the full spectrum of knowledge, skills and capacities of the peacebuilder – inner and outer, personal and professional. It provides a holistic introduction to the theory and practice of peacebuilding and engages participants in cooperative learning experiences, including the preparation of a peacebuilding project proposal to take back to their communities. App deadline: June 17.

Call for contributors and applicants – International Summer school 'Peace and Human Rights Education – Utrecht, the Netherlands (August 1-12, 2011)
This year the summer school will focus on 1) examples of peace and human rights education in Asia and 2) Art and creative education approaches. Experts able to contribute to either of those two areas are kindly asked to contact: marloesvanhouten@summerschool.nl. Volunteer position, with some overhead costs covered. Deadline for participant applications: July 1, 2011.

Call for applications – Rotary Peace Fellowship
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International Human Rights Exchange (IHRE) – University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa (July – November 2011)
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Exploring Humanitarian Law Institute for Educators – American Red Cross, Washington, DC, USA (August 1-4, 2011)
For more information click on the link above or email EHL@usa.redcross.org. (Registration deadline: July 8, 2011.)

Summer Academy 2011: “Democracy at School” – European Wergeland Centre (EWC), Warsaw, Poland (July 9-16, 2011)
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Residential Summer Institute Fellowship for K-12 Educators: “Journeys of Nonviolence: Gandhi and Chávez” – Ahimsa Center at Cal Poly Pomona, CA, USA (July 25 – August 8, 2011)
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Peace, Security and Development Fellowship for African Scholars (Including M.A. Conflict, Security and Development; and M.A. International Peace and Security) – King’s College London, UK and University of Nairoby, Kenya (September 2011 – March 2012)
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Peace and Security Fellowships for African Women – King’s College London, UK and University of Nairoby, Kenya (September 2011 – March 2012)
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European Peace University (EPU) MA Programmes – Stadtschlaining, Austria (September 25, 2011 – …)
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Call for Applications – International Master in Peace, Conflict and Development Studies – UNESCO Chair of Philosophy for Peace, Universitat Jaume I (UJI), Castellón, Spain
For more information click on the link above. (Application deadline: September 2011.)