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News 2011

03 December 2011 - Geneva, Switzerland.

Participants received a joint UPEACE/GSD Certificate upon completion.

15 November 2011 - Addis Ababa.

New book available here!

11 November 2011 - Costa Rica / Estados Unidos.

San José, 11 de noviembre 2011. La Universidad para la Paz (UPAZ) en Costa Rica y el Instituto para la Capacitación Global y el Desarrollo (por sus siglas en inglés GTDI) de la Universidad de Connecticut (UConn) se han asociado con el propósito de desarrollar y facilitar un programa de dos años para intercambio educativo y cultural llamado “Empoderando Mujeres a través del Emprendedurismo Social”, el programa será financiado por el Departamento de Estado sobre Asuntos Educativos y Culturales del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos, a través de su Programa de Becados Profesionales.

Como parte del programa 20 jóvenes profesionales de Costa Rica y 20 de los Estados Unidos recibirán una beca para promover el conocimiento acerca de cómo convertirse en agentes efectivos de cambio social usando un modelo de iniciativa social.

Dina Rodriguez, Vice Rectora Asociada de la Universidad para la Paz comentó qué, “este programa ofrece una gran oportunidad de intercambio de conocimiento y capacidades entre personas de Costa Rica y de los Estados Unidos, que quieran convertirse en líderes de cambio social y que están buscando innovación y empoderamiento para sus comunidades, a través de pequeños proyectos en áreas de salud, sostenibilidad ambiental y desarrollo económico. La UPAZ es parte de este proyecto, como contribución para Costa Rica, donde está ubicada la Universidad, con el propósito de compartir la información y herramientas en las que hemos avanzado en los últimos años”.

El proceso de selección identificará 20 líderes emergentes costarricenses o profesionales empleados por el Gobierno, áreas de salud, mujeres con negocios propios, organizaciones de la sociedad civil o instituciones educativas. Estos líderes recibirán una beca para estudiar en los Estados Unidos por cuatro semanas.

Se ha programado que los primeros 10 participantes visiten los Estados Unidos del 9 de Abril al 5 de Mayo del 2012. Durante la primera semana, los becados costarricenses participarán en talleres y conferencias impartidos por profesores y expertos de UConn en temas relevantes como estudios de la mujer, iniciativas sociales y liderazgo. Seguidamente harán, también en los Estados Unidos, una pasantía de 2 semanas en agencias gubernamentales, organizaciones de servicio social, empresas de mujeres, agencias de salud o instituciones educativas, similares en naturaleza y misión a la organización de donde provienen los participantes. Los becados pasarán su última semana visitando lugares de significado cultural en los Estados Unidos, incluyendo la Isla Ellis, el Salón de la Independencia y Gettysburg. Para concluir su visita, ellos también participarán en un Congreso Profesional de tres días para becados en Washington DC.

Los 20 profesionales seleccionadas de los Estados Unidos llevarán a cabo el programa y participarán de todas las actividades en Estados Unidos y en Costa Rica.

Los becados de ambos países trabajarán en grupos en un ambiente dinámico a través de internet para planear la implementación de 10 proyectos para promover el cambio social, localizado en comunidades indígenas y afro-descendientes de Costa Rica. Estos pequeños proyectos, financiados por pequeñas donaciones, van a empoderar a mujeres para abordar problemas de salud, sostenibilidad ambiental y desarrollo económico.

La UPAZ, servirá como socio líder en Costa Rica, será responsable de la implementación del proceso de pre-selección, reclutamiento y selección de las participantes; asistencia en el proceso de aplicación de visas y facilitación de un programa de orientación y reingreso para los participantes costarricenses. La UPAZ también facilitará un taller de 6 semanas sobre emprendimiento social, facilitará una sesión de orientación para los participantes de los Estados Unidos a su llegada a Costa Rica, coordinará la logística durante la fase de intercambio en Costa Rica, facilitará un taller de 2.5 por cada intercambio en Costa Rica medio y seleccionará 20 participantes adicionales para los talleres.

UConn planificará, coordinará, desarrollará, implementará y evaluará todos los aspectos del programa de becas, incluyendo el desarrollo del programa y la logística, selección de los participantes de intercambio, la supervisión fiscal y el cumplimiento global de la subvención. La UPAZ y la UConn tuvieron la oportunidad de reunirse recientemente con la Embajadora de los Estados Unidos, Anne Andrew en la Embajada de los Estados Unidos en San José con la que estarán trabajando en estrecha colaboración en todos los aspectos de las actividades de intercambio basados en Costa Rica.

El programa de Intercambio de Profesionales forma parte de varios programas profesionales financiados por el Departamento de Estado sobre Asuntos Educativos y Culturales del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos (ECA). Diseñado para fomentar el conocimiento mutuo entre personas de los Estados Unidos y personas de otros países.

Anualmente, alrededor de 50.000 participantes extranjeros y estadounidenses participan en una amplia gama de programas de intercambio financiado por el Departamento de Estado, incluyendo el Programa Fulbright y el Programa de Liderazgo de Visitantes Internacionales. Para obtener información adicional por favor visite http://exchanges.state.gov/citizens/profs.html

Para mayor información sobre el programa de Empoderamiento de Mujeres o de la Universidad para la Paz, favor visite www.upeace.org , consulte al email wep@upeace.org o bien contacte Laurel Gaylor al 2205-9006.

09 November 2011 - Geneva.

UPEACE- BWC Review Conference Preparation Workshop On 8-9 November at the UN Palais des Nations in Geneva, the UPEACE Geneva office organized a preparatory workshop for the upcoming Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC). The meeting covered organizational and procedural issues related to the conference as well as the elements of the BWC process, an on-going activity that focuses constant attention on ways to improve compliance with the treaty. The workshop also covered future BWC work after the Review Conference.

The workshop was organized and moderated by Dr. John King on behalf of UPEACE, in partnership with the UN Institute for Disarmament Research and the BWC Implementation Support Unit. It was attended by almost 50 diplomats from 39 Missions accredited in Geneva who will be participating in the Review Conference. Post-workshop comments from participants indicate that the workshop helped significantly in drawing their attention to preparations for the Review Conference and in providing useful information concerning the BWC process.

"Success at the Seventh Review Conference will depend upon thorough preparations. Meetings like this play a key role in those preparations and I would like to thank the organizers of this meeting in both UPEACE and UNIDIR for this important initiative", Amb. Paul van den IJssel, President-designate, Seventh Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention.

This workshop is a part of UPEACE’s ongoing effort to improve disarmament education and training in accordance with a specific mandate from the UN General Assembly.

28 October 2011 - Monaco.

Reporting from Monaco, Professor Moïse LOUISY-LOUIS Students enrolled in the Master in Sustainable Peace through Sport (MSPS) and the Master in Sport Business Management (MSBM) took great pleasure in attending this year’s edition of the Peace and Sport’s Annual International Forum, which gathered nearly 500 individuals. Between October 26 and 28, students and faculty had the opportunity to meet and interact with individuals of great quality, whether Head of State, Ministers, Presidents of Sport Federations, or representatives of organizations actively involved in peace and/or sport endeavors. The forum, being organized in several workshops, has allowed students to participate in debates, ask questions and learn from experts of the worlds of peace and sport. For instance, Hossam (Egyptian), who is enrolled in the MSPS program, participated with great enthusiasm in the workshop addressing the Middle East conflict, which is with no doubt a topic dear to his heart. His classmates, Jacquelyn (US), Dana (Czech), David (US) and professor Rinaldi-Larribe followed the session dedicated to disability sports. Students were overall impressed by the energy and charisma exhibited by the panelists who shared their experience and views about the role of disability sport in the peace-building process. Tsegezab (Eritrean), Etienne (French) and professor Louisy-Louis attended the workshop which addressed how sport can be used as “an effective tool in overcoming trauma following natural disaster.” The debate was again of great quality as the moderator, Ms. Margaret Talbot (President of ICSSPE) and the accompanying team of experts discussed best practices from previous interventions and help participants better understand the challenges faced by NGOs and federations on the field. Also present at the Fairmont Hotel for the event, Dr. Antonella Patras, IUM’s Dean, closely followed the panel discussing the role of sport in challenging urban environments.

Source: Peace and Sport, L’Organisation pour La Paix par Le Sport, peace-sport.org, 2011

27 October 2011 - Manila, Philippines.

Manila, October 2011. The Asia Leaders Programme graduation ceremony, which was coincidentally held on United Nations Day, 24 October, was a fitting celebration for future leaders of world peace and cooperation. The graduation ceremony was held at the Ricardo and Dr. Rosita Leong Hall at the Ateneo de Manila University, which has been hosting the programme since its inception in 2007.

20 September 2011 - UPEACE Campus.

We regret to announce that our dear colleague, Dr. Mahmoud Hamid

09 September 2011 - San José, Costa Rica..

UPEACE is pleased to announce that it has been granted a donation of land by Ms Rita Marie Johnson, a former UPEACE official who has in recent years established her own foundation dedicated to peace training.

05 September 2011 - Worlwide through the Internet.

The University for Peace (UPEACE) is pleased to announce the start of its first online Master of Arts programme in Sustainable Peace in the Contemporary World.

17 August 2011 - UPEACE Headquarters, Costa Rica.

On 17 August 2011, UPEACE received the graduating class of 2012 .

28 July 2011 - Global via Internet.

April 2010 marked the launching of a new project at UPEACE. The first online course was offered, and with it, UPEACE embarked upon a whole new approach for teaching and learning about different aspects of Peace Studies around the world.

22 July 2011 - Universidad de Costa Rica, San Pedro..

“Music for Peace” took place at the Universidad de Costa Rica. It was a homage to Rodrigo Carazo, former President of Costa Rica and founder of the University for Peace.

19 July 2011 - Online Course.

6 week course, starting on August 15, 2011

15 July 2011 - UN Headquarters, New York..

The General Assembly Resolution A/RES/65/11 regarding the Implementation of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace commends the work that the University for Peace has been doing in promoting a culture of peace and non-violence.

15 July 2011 - UPEACE Campus.

UPEACE and UC Berkeley finished the five week summer course on “Human Security and Peacebuilding”.

15 July 2011 - Costa Rica.

Recommended for: Students with a particular interest in indigenous populations, international law, environmental law and human rights.

12 July 2011 - UN Headquarters, New York.

UN Women for Peace has contributed $ 30,000 to the University for Peace

11 July 2011 - Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.

The exhibition showcases 30 photos taken by members of the UPEACE community.

11 July 2011 - Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Geneva, Switzerland. 1 - 5 December 2009.

This week-long survey course is designed to provide a general overview of the specific issues relevant to the arms control and disarmament field as it exists today.

01 July 2011 - UPEACE Campus, Costa Rica.

By Dr. Sachin Chaturvedi, Global Justice Fellow, Yale University.

28 June 2011 - Global via Internet.

The Master of Arts in Sustainable Peace in the Contemporary World is offered through the Distance Education Programme at UPEACE. This is our first online Master’s programme, which will impart UPEACE’s core values, knowledge, principles, research abilities and practices, to a worldwide audience.

21 June 2011 - Costa Rica.

The UPEACE-HRC offers the opportunity to participate in a week-long field trip to an indigenous community in Costa Rica (Talamanca) from August 8-13, 2011. The course will be led by an expert on indigenous people's rights and primarily focuses on aspects of environmental and human rights relevant to the community. The course is primarily aimed at students with a background in international law, environmental law or human rights.

20 June 2011 - UN Headquarters, New York..

Monaco becomes signatory to the International Agreement for the Establishment of the University for Peace.

20 June 2011 - San José, Costa Rica.

The world is changing at an extremely rapid pace, affecting the essence of how we learn, interact, and work. As educators, can we create learning experiences to equip our students for a future that is constantly changing? Learn more about this wonderful course here!

13 June-15 July 2011 - UPEACE Campus, Costa Rica.

From 13 June to 15 July 2011, the University for Peace (UPEACE) and the University of California at Berkeley (UCB) are offering a joint summer programme entitled “Human Security and Peacebuilding: Problems without Passports, at the main UPEACE campus in Costa Rica”. The group is composed of 47 students from 6 different nationalities, 37 undergraduates from UC Berkeley, and ten UPEACE students.

12 June-15 July 2011 - Costa Rica.

From 12 June to 15 July 2011, the University for Peace (UPEACE) and the University of California at Berkeley (UCB) are offering a joint summer programme entitled Human Security and Peacebuilding: Problems without Passports, at the main UPEACE campus in Costa Rica. Taught by UPEACE and UC Berkeley Faculty, the course focuses on various topics related to international migration, Environmental Security, and Terrorism, and includes a "Peacebuilding Practice" of two-week community service that will give the international student body the opportunity to interact with governmental and non-governmental institutions in Costa Rica such as PANI, Amigos de Osa PANI-AMOR, and others on case study issues.

08 June 2011 - Montreal, Canada.

http://endcongorape.info/

“We hope that in a small way this site will make a difference in raising awareness to improve the lives of women in Congo by inspiring people from all countries of the world to take action in whatever way they can.”

27 May 2011 - UPEACE Campus.

On Tuesday, 24 May 2011, the United Nations-mandated University for Peace (UPEACE) held its 2011 Commencement ceremony at Eventos del Sol, Brasil de Mora, Costa Rica.

21 May 2011 - San José, Costa Rica.

Los logros de la Universidad para la Paz 11 de mayo de 2012 - SG-SICA Area: Política

La Secretaría General del SICA (SG-SICA) considera importante que se conozca que el territorio centroamericano es sede de la entidad de educación superior de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), la Universidad para la Paz. Por ello se publica a continuación un extracto de un reciente artículo del señor John J. Maresca, rector de la Universidad.

18 May 2011 - Costa Rica.

On 24 May, the University for Peace will hold its annual commencement ceremony where 175 students from 52 countries will celebrate the ending of their programme of studies.

11 May 2011 - San José, Costa Rica.

Los logros de la Universidad para la Paz 11 de mayo de 2012 - SG-SICA Area: Política

La Secretaría General del SICA (SG-SICA) considera importante que se conozca que el territorio centroamericano es sede de la entidad de educación superior de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), la Universidad para la Paz. Por ello se publica a continuación un extracto de un reciente artículo del señor John J. Maresca, rector de la Universidad

18 April 2011 - Global via Internet.

What educational strategies and practices can invite personal, social and systemic action, to transform the prevailing culture of violence towards a culture of peace?

15 April 2011 .

Website on the 60^th Anniversary of the Founding of Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest, once a small farming community established by North American Quakers, now receiving more than 250,000 tourists every year.

13 April 2011 - Manila, The Philippines.

The Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) received the fifth cohort students in the Asia Leaders Programme (ALP)

12-30 April 2011 .

The Africa Peace & Conflict Journal, published by the UN Mandated University for Peace, is accepting full-length articles for a special issue on North Africa Peace and Conflict. This is an updated call. The deadline for receipt of full-length articles is April 30^th 2011.

01 April 2011 - The Internet.

The worlds of 'working for the betterment of society' and 'private enterprise' are often seen as incompatible.

31 March 2011 - UPEACE Campus, Costa Rica.

The University for Peace has launched four certificate modules focused on “Urban Risk and Resilience – Managing Urban Stress”

23 March 2011 - San José, Costa Rica.

John J. Maresca, the Rector of UPEACE visited the Japanese Embassy to Costa Rica this morning to sign the book of condolences in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami.

22 March 2011 - UPEACE Campus, Costa Rica.

Undergraduate Credit-Building Programme (UCP-UPEACE)

15-31 March 2011 - UPEACE Campus, San José, Costa Rica.

Position of Associate Professor at the Responsible Management and Sustainable Economic Development Master Programme has been opened. Deadline for application: 31 March 2011

15 March-13 June 2011 - UPEACE Caqmpus, Rodeo de Mora, Costa Rica..

UPEAC will admit well-qualified undergraduate students for its joint summer programme with the University of California at Berkeley (UCB) on: “Human Security and Peacebuilding…problems without passports”

10 March 2011 - UPEACE Campus, Costa Rica.

The University for Peace opened its 9th annual Model United Nations Conference (UPMUNC) at the Rodrigo Carazo Odio Campus, in Ciudad Colón.

27 February-2 July 2011 - Costa Rica.

The world is changing at an extremely rapid pace, affecting the essence of how we learn, interact, and work. As educators, can we create learning experiences to equip our students for a future that is constantly changing? Learn more about this wonderful course here!

10 February 2011 - Delft The Netherlands .

The collaboration will combine both organizations expertise and knowledge on water and conflict resolution.

09 February 2011 - Utrecht, the Netherlands.

On 9 February 2011, the Nationale Postcode Loterij (NPL) held its annual "Goed Geld Gala" in Utrecht, the Netherlands. During the Gala, UPEACE received the annual contribution of €500.000.

08 February 2011 - Rodrigo Carazo O. Campus, Costa Rica.

Non-violent communication, within families and among peoples.

08 February 2011 - Campus Rodrigo Carazo O., Costa Rica.

Five Continents represented at the UPEACE January Institute

7 February-17 April 2011 .

The University for Peace DEP: "No Limits to Learning" is launching a second edition of the online course: Peace and Conflict Studies; the Foundation Course.

Welcoming video by the course professors.

24 January 2011 .

New Alumni Book available!

24-26 January 2011 - UPEACE Campus, Costa Rica.

Nic Marks, expert in the field of well-being and lead author of the New Economic Foundation (NEF)’s innovative Happy Planet Index (HPI), will visit UPEACE from 24-26 January  to hold a  3-day seminar on: "A Happier Way of Life: Insights from the science of well-being and their potential personal and policy application".

23 January 2011 .

The measure of success shifts from what one person can generate, to how effective their team is at getting the right things done. The UPEACE Centre for Executive Education developed a course specially thought for those who lead and want to improve their leadership. Join this course today!

12 January 2011 .

Wednesday, January 12th, marked the start of a three-day special orientation in which UPEACE welcomed 18 new students from the dual Master’s Degree Programme in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development with American University, whose experience at UPEACE and Costa Rica will extend for two semesters.

06 January 2011 .

The UPEACE Distance Education Programme launches two exciting new courses

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