Switzerland: Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Civilian Peacebuilding Essentials

Civilian peacebuilding plays a crucial role in efforts to transform violent conflicts, promote peace, rebuild war-torn societies and prevent the recurrence of violence. This postgraduate course provides a holistic understanding of civilian peacebuilding. It analyzes theories, concepts, debates, policies and practices in:

• peacebuilding and statebuilding:
• the role of state and non-state actors
• gender relations and gender analysis in conflict and peacebuilding
• peacebuilding methodologies such as theories of change or conflict sensitivity
• peace mediation and facilitating dialogue
• dealing with the past and transitional justice: their role for peace, democracy and the rule of law

• rule of law business, conflict and peacebuilding
  This annual course

• provides insights into the concepts of civilian peacebuilding in policy and practice

• offers a variety of training methodologies, such as expert inputs, peer exchange, case studies, skills training and self-study

• enables you to link theoretical and conceptual inputs with your work activities

• brings together professionals working in all stages of peacebuilding and development, policy-makers, practitioners and academics interested in enriching their own experiences

• is facilitated by leading international scholars and experienced practitioners.

http://www.swisspeace.ch/courses/application-forms/application-form-programs.html apply by 30 June