Online resources interview with dekha ibrahim abdi podcast. Violent conflict between farmers and herdsmen in northern nigeria has left more than 340 people dead and 82,000 more displaced in 2017. Peacebuilding and conflict transformation coventry. Conflict is introduced by exploring such basic concepts in conflict theory as attitudes, behavior and contradiction. A circular journey with a purpose together in conflict transformation. Conflict is normal and natural and cannot be avoided. Conflict transformation is a concept designed to reframe the way in which peacebuilding initiatives are discussed and pursued, particularly in contexts of ethnic conflict. Effective peace building efforts should seek to understand the conflict dynamics as well as the actors of any conflict. Being a gospel witness in the midst of unjust global realities a biblicaltheological framework for a peace and reconciliation ministry by rev. The sustainability and success of a peace process greatly depends on the peace building mechanisms and activities that will follow the signing of a peace agreement. It is vital, therefore, that students of peace and conflict work out ways of harnessing the creative imagination of everyone so that. Understanding peacebuilding conflict transformation community work whereas there is some confusion on how to categorize peacebuilding, it can be agreed to be an undertaking that involves multiple engagements by multiple. Civil society, conflict transformation and peace building.
The conflict transformation, in principle, happens at all levels of conflict. Reporting to the head of strategy, learning, and impact, the managing director md will head hus peace building. One track brings in the con flict worker, the dialogue tool and the transformation task. Understand what peace is understand what peace education in schools entails be challenged on their roles in peace and conflict. Conflict transformation is therefore a process of engaging with and transforming the relationships, interests, discourses and, if necessary, the very constitution of society that supports the continuation of violent conflict. This book provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary account of the scholarship on religion, conflict, and peacebuilding. Conflict transformation approaches differ from those of conflict management or conflict resolution. Traditional and cultural indigenous approaches to conflict transformation and peacebuilding. Conflict happens and manifests in various dynamic forms in relationships and communities across the globe. Post conflict peacebuilding and structural reform comprise a third broad type of conflict transformation work in which religious actors are involved in a range of activities including social criticism, humanitarian relief or advocacy on behalf of the poor or oppressed. Participants will learn about mediation skills and how to design programs for conflict transformation and peacebuilding as well as contribute to networks for conflict resolution, reconciliation, and peacebuilding. Understanding conflict transformation and social justice 9. Peace journalists try to uncover the causes behind a conflict and true goals of all participants while making sure to humanise all victims of the conflict.
Communitybased conflict transformation and peacebuilding. A training manual on peace and conflict transformation a property of the african christian youths development forum by engr. Levels of conflict include intrapersonal, interpersonal, intragroup and intergroups. International intervention and strategies for conflict transformation, introduction. In this cohort conversation, fieldtested faculty mentors seek to replace this conventional wisdom with a practical and positive vision for peace building and conflict transformation. Peacebuilding and conflict transformation uri addresses widespread conflict at a human level, encouraging individuals to reach past stereotypes and build the foundations of lasting peace. Additionally, the transformation process differs from traditional approaches in its. The lenses of conflict transformation focus on the potential for constructive change emergent from and catalyzed by the rise of social conflict. An occasional conflict within a group such as in a school aluta may keep its leaders alert and its policies up to date. Conflict transformation and peacebuilding caux scholars program switzerland by jessie sutherland, institute for dispute resolution university of victoria october, 2002 during the summer of 2002, i attended the caux scholars program on conflict transformation and peacebuilding in switzerland. Peacebuilding has become an overarching term for an entire range of actions designed to contribute to building a culture of peace. For example if the conflict is a state to state conflict, the role of civil society may be less influential.
Development cooperation, mission and diacony conflict transformation. This program is for community leaders passionate about constructively addressing conflict and building cultures of peace. Conflict is a struggle between two ideas fighting to occupy the same space at the same time. Whereas conflict transformation involves transforming the relationships that support violence, conflict management approaches seek to merely manage and contain conflict, and conflict resolution approaches seek to move conflict parties away from zerosum positions towards. Conflict resolution, conflict transformation and peacebuilding. See scriptures and basic explanations of several world religions. With an overview of the literature on the term conflict transformation, as opposed to conflict resolution, the article considers the semantic nuances and operational differences between these two terms. Concepts and methods of conflict resolution and peace building. The main methodology for this was a conference organised by christian aid ireland, with the transitional justice institute, ulster university. Be challenged on their roles in peace and conflict resolution. How we think about and respond to conflict informs the outcomes of conflict, as well as building and amplifying peace. Glossary 03 conflict transformation berghof handbook for conflict transformation, online version.
Oxford handbook of religion, conflict, and peacebuilding. The role of media in nepals peacebuilding process, dipak raj tiwari. Pdf theories in peace and conflict research demola v. He is president of the international peace research association, and the ipra foundation. Peacebuilding, crisis prevention and conflict management.
Peacebuilding and conflict transformation peacebuilding combined with conflict transformation is a holistic and multifaceted process that embraces conflict as a potentially constructive force. The conflict, which began in august 1969, formally came to an end with the signing of the belfast good friday agreement in april 1998 by the british and irish governments, with the support of the main northern irish political parties. Ppt conflict transformation powerpoint presentation. Anglican peace and justice network workshop on conflict transformation and peace building canterbury, 31 january to 2 february 2012 the following report describes a workshop on conflict transformation and peace building organised by the anglican peace and justice network apjn for a group of nine recently. While featuring case studies from diverse contexts and traditions, the volume is organized thematically. As mentioned at several points in this manual, reflective peacebuildings four dimensions of conflict transformation. Peace building initiative introduction to peacebuilding.
Conflict transformation support this winter issue of the ccts newsletter is devoted to our fourth and final seminar on post conflict peacebuilding. This is related to the conflict worker through conflict practice iv concepts like empathy, nonviolence and creativity. Uri cooperation circles work at every level, from influencing policymakers to providing training at the grassroots, to build peace, heal existing tensions. Conflict transformation has been described as the deepest level of the conflict resolution tradition. If there is no scope for occasional expression, of conflict and. A learning paper this paper identifies the learnings of a number of countries working on violence and peace building. These books address peace issues and conflict transformation at the individ. Peacebuilding and conflict transformation capstone. Gender in peacebuilding and conflict transformation. This presentation will try to define some peace related terminologies, seeking to offer some light into the peace education exercise and peace activities for children. It aims to resolve injustice in nonviolent ways and to transform the structural conditions that generate deadly conflict.
Since conflict is a search for shared meaning, drawing on the experiences of others enriches the training process. Internal conflict a limited amount of internal conflict may indirectly contribute to group stability. In the aftermath of a conflict, reconciliation and societal development can be encouraged as well. By using a range of participatory tools and methods, c4d in peacebuilding creates safe spaces for discussing both the causes and consequences of conflict, as well as normal and everyday life. Theory is the fourth cornerstone of the science business. Using robust case study and constructive learning methods, participants leverage theology, theory, analysis and practice to cultivate restorative conflict intervention principles. A measure of peacebuilding can be enhanced peace journalism. Stories of islam and peacebuilding and conflict transformation, jeremy sinensky. The role of civil society in peace building will also depend on the nature of the context and the conflict. But is this all there is to conflict for people of christian spirituality. Emmanuel ande ivorgba, executive director the purpose of the manual. Peacebuilding is basically a intervention or activities use to prevent the outbreak of violent conflict among groups or parties. Strategic community peacebuilding in practice resources and references a crucial theoretical guide for the laletek project was reflective peacebuilding. An analysis of the influence of ubuntu principle on the south africa peace building process.
The idea should be viewed as one way of approaching peacebuilding. Unfortunately, fundamental peace and security are increasingly at risk and international order is being challenged in ways we havent seen before. Two of the most wellknown researchers on conflict transformation, john paul lederach and thania paffenholz, have kindly contributed to this issue with their wealth of knowledge and experience. Section 5 is devoted to the relevant services offered by gtz. Understand key theories of peacebuilding and conflict transformation to gain knowledge of how to design and plan for a training workshop. Pdf this paper provides an overview of the transition from armed conflict to peace in northern ireland between 1994 and 2016. Peace building and conflict transformation kevin p. Extending that inquiry beyond its traditional parameters, the volume explores the legacies of colonialism, missionary activism, secularism, orientalism, and liberalism. While making and building peace in war and conflict torn areas will always be difficult, the church continues to improve its capacity to serve a positive role in conflict transformation. Peacebuilding and conflict transformation coventry university. This process generates transformation at all levels. Peace building and conflict transformation by kevin clements. The term peacebuilding became part of the policy vocabulary through the united nations agenda for peace.
Alongside our incountry work, hu will build partnerships with other innovators and influencers to promote greater discussion and dialogue on how we can transform peacebuilding practices. If there is no scope for occasional expression, of conflict and if it is deliberately suppressed, the. Overview conflict sensitivity is important in all development work, especially in peace projects that are geared towards addressing conflict, reducing violent conflict, and building longlife peace paths. Clements the world clearly needs some new ways of thinking about old problems and new ways of acting if we are going to survive into the 21st century. Traditionally the emphasis has been on conflict resolution and conflict management methods, which focus on. Understand what peace education in schools entails. Human rights and conflict transformation research explorer. In this article, lederach provides a definition for conflict transformation. Strengths and limitations 289 and peace work on international, regional and local levels. In particular, we need to pay more attention to pre and post conflict peacebuilding, creative analytical problem solving processes and conflict transformation.
Conflict transformation and peacebuilding routledge studies in security and conflict management 1st edition. Aug 28, 2010 in the aftermath of a conflict, reconciliation and societal development can be encouraged as well. It must also form alliances with those who have no faith commitment. Workshop on conflict transformation and peacebuilding. Peacebuilding, conflict resolution and reconciliation efforts have been ongoing in these countries for several years, providing perhaps greater evidence on the. It is defined by intentional efforts to address the natural rise of human conflict through nonviolent approaches that address issues and increase understanding, equality, and. Conflict transformation and peacebuilding coady institute. Systemic conflict transformation is based on the recognition that highly escalated intergroup conflicts constitute highly complex systems which can only be modelled to a limited extent, so that all interventions can only draw on limited knowledge. The institute for conflict transformation and peacebuilding icp is a swiss nongovernmental organization specialized in the promotion of nonviolent conflict transformation. For peace transformation the conflict context has to be brought in through such measures as education and journalism. A measure of peace building can be enhanced peace journalism. Conflict analysis is the process of examining the data that is collected within and without the confines of a conflict in a bid to understand the extent and forms that the conflict s takes. Kevin clements is the vernon and minnie lynch professor of conflict resolution, and director of the institute for conflict analysis and resolution, george mason university, fairfax, virginia.
Peace transformation also presupposes a peaceful context as provided by peace educationjournalism, the continuation of the work after violence, and readiness to reopen peace agreements. Created by pascal gemperli and uri ziegele in 2007, the organization focuses on promoting conflict transformation and peacebuilding through peace mediation courses and trainings. It contains the paper by sarah crowther on which the seminar was based and, starting on page, a report of the seminar itself. Pdf conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and youth researchgate. Because the potential for broader change is inherent in any episode of conflict, from personal to structural levels, the. As such, it aims to reduce violence and protect and promote social. In essence, rather than seeing peace as a static endstate, conflict transformation views peace as a continuously evolving and developing quality of relationship. Conclusion galtung beautifully presents both peace transformation and conflict transformation in theory and applies practically over 100 mediations in 60 years of his contributions in the world 7 peace. Udezo abstract the need for conflict resolution in our society is crucial.
Peace transformation conflict transformation peace dialogues transformation violence practice violence theory conflict transformation by peaceful means. As such, it aims to reduce violence and protect and promote social justice, positive social relations and sustainable peace. Coy given the explosive growth in the field of peace and conflict studies over the past two decades, addressing the triple topics of conflict resolution, conflict transformation, and peacebuilding in a single essay is rather difficult. Conflict transformation by peaceful means the transcend method.
Conflict transformation by peaceful means the transcend. The challenge of peace building and conflict transformation. Strategic peacebuilding and conflict transformation. Effective peacebuilding efforts should seek to understand the conflict dynamics as well as the actors of any conflict. Conflict transformation is to envision and respond to the ebb and flow of social conflict as lifegiving opportunities for creating constructive change processes that reduce. The role of the media in peace building, conflict management. The promise and perils of united nations peace building, 415. Peacebuilding and conflict transformation among farmers and herdsmen in nigeria. The crisis remains a major issue in nigeria, and the government is not doing much to resolve this menace. Imperatives for religious leaders in nigeria benson o. The second sec presents a basic framework for how to start designing a conflict transformation process. With others, we seek to demonstrate that creative approaches to peacebuilding work can result in lasting solutions to violent conflict. What training for conflict transformation entails and.
Peacebuilding is the development of constructive personal, group, and political relationships across ethnic, religious, class, national, and racial boundaries. With the aid of appropriate logical framework of techniques, that is, methodology, scientists use theories to link the philosophical foundations, comprising ontology and epistemology, to. It is imperative because no two people perceive a particular thing exactly in the same way. Management, resolution and transformation conflict transformation. Institute for conflict transformation and peacebuilding. Conflict resolution, conflict transformation, and peacebuilding patrick g. Participatory peacebuilding and conflict transformation techniques the course in communitybased conflict transformation and peacebuilding consists of a variety of participatory and experiential methods, including roleplays, problemsolving techniques, small group discussions, peace songs, proverbs and symbols. Preventive diplomacy, peace making and peacekeeping of 1992.
Peacebuilding and conflict transformation among farmers. It is a struggle between to interdependent organizations with unmatched goals and who fear interference from each other. Communication is key to every thing in life, when our intention gets misconstrued. In contrast, the term civil society is used as a broader concept related to the activities of state building. Concepts and methods of conflict resolution and peace. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. See also the bibliography on christian perspectives on conflict transformation. At the heart of every conflict resolution, transformation and peace building skills lies the need for good and effective communication. This chapter investigates the role of civil society actors in conflict transformation and peacebuilding. Conflict analysis tools conflict transformation and.