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Course Open: Educating for the 21st Century
- UPEACE Campus, Costa Rica.
As educators, can we create learning experiences to equip our students for a future that is constantly changing? Join this 1-week intensive seminar!
Open Course: Peace Building and Conflict Recovery. With Prof. Pierre Schori - UPEACE Campus, Costa Rica. The University is opening the course Peace Building and Conflict Recovery to all interested.
Climate Change: Disaster or Opportunity? - UPEACE Campus, Costa Rica. On Sat 17th April, the University for Peace will be hosting the Climate Change: Disaster or Opportunity? conference at our beautiful campus near Ciudad Colon.
Seminar: “International Trade, Bio-Technology and Developing Countries: Insights from WTO and other International Trade Processes” - UPEACE Campus, Costa Rica. By Dr. Sachin Chaturvedi, Global Justice Fellow, Yale University.
Course Open: Arms Control and Disarmament Today - 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.
Vacancy Notice: Researcher, peace practitioners 5-15 December 2005 - South Africa. Employment Opportunity: Researcher, peace practitioners in South Africa and another African country.
Vacancy Notice: Programme Officer and Programme Assistant in Addis Ababa 2-17 December 2005 - Addis Ababa. Employment Opportunity: Two new positions at UPEACE Africa Programme office in Addis Ababa.
Youth Leaders Training Workshop on the Non Violent Transformation of Conflict 13-17 November 2005 - Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The workshop attempted to help transform the Niger Delta from a theater of political upheavals, to a region where young people who are fighting for social justice can embrace realistic alternatives to armed struggle by channeling their energies to becoming active agents of social change and nonviolent transformation.
UN Official spoke at UPEACE about UN reform 10 November 2005 . Mr. Jan-Jilles Van der Hoeven, Deputy Resident Representative for UNDP, addressed the UPEACE students on the latest proposal and actions that the General Assembly has adopted in continuing the process of reform at the United Nations.
National Human Rights Commission of the Republic of Korea visits UPEACE 03 November 2005 - San José, Costa Rica. On 3 November 2005, a delegation from the National Human Rights Commission of the Republic of Korea visited the UPEACE main campus in Costa Rica as part of a regional visit to organizations active in the field of human rights.
Rector Emeritus addressed the UPEACE students and staff 02 November 2005 - San José, Costa Rica. On 2 November, Mr. Martin Lees, Rector Emeritus gave a lecture titled "The Prospects for Peace and Progress in the 21st Century".
Memorandum of Agreement signed between UPEACE and Femmes Africa Solidarité 02 November 2005 - Geneva, Switzerland. Julia Marton-Lefevre, Rector of the University for Peace (UPEACE), and Bineta Diop, Executive Director of Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS), have today signed a Memorandum of Agreement to partner in the process of peace education and in facilitating the establishment of a knowledge network on peace education in the African region.
PRESS RELEASE: Peace Research Capacity Building Workshop Draws Africans from across Continent 25 October 2005 - Dakar, Senegal. DAKAR, SENEGAL: 25 October 2005. African researchers, scholars, and activists from 17 countries are gathered in Dakar for a workshop on peace research capacity building at the Novotel Hotel in Dakar from 24 to 26 October 2005.
Course on Governance, International Law, and Human Rights 19 October 2005 - San José, Costa Rica. From 20 September to 7 October, Hassan El Menyawi, one of the United Nations-mandated University for Peace's professors, has been teaching a course called "Governance, International Law, and Human Rights." It is a course designed for students studying in the departments of International Peace and Conflict Studies, Peace Education, and Environmental Security and Peace. The course was also open to students from the Natural Resources Department, and two students from that department enrolled.
Two Teacher Training Workshops for Nigerian Universities 16-28 October 2005 - Jos and Benin, Nigeria. Two Teacher Training Workshops were organized by the Africa Programme of the University for Peace (UPEACE) and the National University Commission (NUC) for university teachers selected by their respective universities in Nigeria to teach the new general studies course on peace and conflict resolution.
Celebrating Peaceful Multi-cultural living with the Festival de las Flores de la Diaspora Africana 23 September 2005 - San José, Costa Rica. Tropically joyous melodies, golden, glittering, flowing robes and Caribbean spicy food characterised last Fridays Cultural Show at the Museo Nacional in San Jose. The show, organised as a promotional activity of the Africa and Diaspora artistic exhibition, brought together a thunderous audience of over 150 UPEACE staff, students and well-wishers from the Costa Rican community to celebrate the Festival de las Flores de la Diaspora Africana.
Peace Builders' series launched by the daily Nation in Nairobi 21 September 2005 - Nairobi. The Peace Builders series was launched by the Daily Nation in Nairobi, in collaboration with the University for Peace, on 21 September 2005 designated by the United Nations as International Day of Peace. The Daily Nation is East Africas largest selling newspaper read on a daily basis by around one million people. It circulates throughout the East Africa region.
Introducing UPEACE Toronto 13 September 2005 - Toronto, Canada. UPEACE has now started the preparatory work to launch an International Centre of the University for Peace in Toronto, Canada. The Toronto Centre of UPEACE is envisaged as a world focus for education, training research and dialogue on key topics related to the prevention of conflicts and the building of peace, and the promotion of human security, democracy and good governance
The Africa Regional Programme hosted a course on Justice Human Rights and Peace 05 September 2005 - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Africa Regional Programme hosted a course on Justice Human Rights and Peace at its headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia last week, followed by its planning and evaluation workshop
Executive Committee Meeting 05 September 2005 - Geneva. On 5 September 2005, the 10th Session of the Executive Committee of the University took place at the Geneva Office in order to plan for the forthcoming Council Meeting which will be held in Costa Rica on 14-15 November 2005.
Official Launch of the UPEACE Africa Programme Office in Addis Ababa 01 September 2005 - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, represented by Foreign Affairs State Minister, Dr. Tekeda Alemu and the University for Peace, represented by Rector Julia Marton-Lefèvre have signed a host agreement on Thursday, 1 September 2005 regarding the office of the university in Addis Ababa.
Orientation activities for new UPEACE students 24-26 August 2005 - San José, Costa Rica. Orientation activities for new UPEACE students were held from 24-26 August 2005. Rector Julia Marton-Lefèvre gave a warm welcome to more than 100 students from 40 countries enrolled in 7 Masters Programmes. They were introduced to staff members and received a general description of the University including its mission, vision and values.
Short Course on Justice, Human Rights and Peace and a Sensitisation Workshop on Leadership Development 22-27 August 2005 - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In accordance with the UPEACE Africa Programme'x aim to develop and increase capacity in the teaching of conflict and peace studies in Africa, a short course on justice, human rights and peace was organized in Addis Ababa from 22 to 26 August 2005. The short course was hosted by Addis Ababa University and thirty participants from seventeen African countries have attended the course.
Gender and Peace Studies Department in Uruguay 05 August 2005 - San José, Costa Rica. From 8-10 August, the Gender and Peace Studies Department will be organizing a Seminar on "Gender and Peace Building , jointly with the World Research Center (CIMP), in Montevideo, Uruguay.
UPEACE signed a Memorandum of Agreement with George Mason University 05 August 2005 - Fairfax, Virginia (USA). UPEACE signed a Memorandum of Agreement with George Mason University
Workshop in Escuela Finca la Caja, la Carpio 03 August 2005 - San José, Costa Rica. A workshop was facilitated by the M.A. Programme in Peace Education, of UPEACE, on August 3, 2005. It is the first of a series of seven workshops that will be offered this year to the staff of the school. The event was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Education, which consider it a priority activity within a new policy of Integral Prevention and Human Development that the Ministrys Regional Directorate of San José is developing within the "Education for All Framework".
Senior Military officials in Kigali, Rwanda to take course on the Role of the Media in the Rwanda Genocide 25 July-1 November 2005 - Kigali, Rwanda. The 16 week CD-ROM based distance learning course was launched by a one-day seminar at Rwandan Armed Forces Headquarters in Kigali, 25 April,2005. Participants will follow the course from their office or home getting daily tutoring and guidance from course tutor Dr Gerald Caplan.
Rector Julia Marton-Lefèvre: " I want this place to become a world class institution" 27 June 2005 - San José, Costa Rica. On 1 May 2005, Julia Marton-Lefèvre became the new Rector of the University for Peace. This strong and energetic woman has taken the challenge to contribute to the building of a revitalized foundation for the University as well as the expansion of its academic programmes around the globe.
UPEACE celebrates its Commencement 2005 24 June 2005 - San José, Costa Rica. On 24 June 2005, the University for Peace conferred graduate degrees upon 82 students from 36 countries. The ceremony was held at the UPEACE campus, located in Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica.
Each graduate received one of the following six Master's degrees: Gender and Peace Building, International Law and Human Rights, International Law and the Settlement of Disputes, Natural Resources and Sustainable Development, International Peace Studies and Peace Education.
78 Children celebrated the International Tree Day at the UPEACE campus 15 June 2005 - San José, Costa Rica. On 15 June 2005, 78 children from the Santa Mónica School in Costa Rica visited the campus of the University for Peace, located in Ciudad Colón, to celebrate International Tree Day. The children arrived at 9:00 a.m., along with teachers and various relatives who came to support their children for the activity.
UPEACE held two important annual Meetings: The Second Meeting of the Strategic Planning Group and the Third Session of the International Academic Council 20 May 2005 - San José, Costa Rica. The UPEACE headquarters was the host for the "Second Strategic Planning Meeting that took place on 16 17 May 2005, with the participation of 25 staff members from Costa Rica and regional offices. The theme of this second edition of SPG was Managing a Global Institution", which reflects the fact that UPEACE is developing fast and expanding operations in various parts of the world.
UPEACE celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the United Nations 03 May 2005 - San José, Costa Rica. On 22 April 2005, the University for Peace hosted a celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the United Nations. The organization "A World Without Armies" (AWWA) prepared a special programme that included poetry, art, music and film.
Press Release: UPEACE Africa Director appointed 28 April 2005 . Dr Jean-Bosco Butera, senior lecturer at the National University of Rwanda in Butare, has been appointed Director of the Africa Programme of the United Nations-affiliated University for Peace (UPEACE).
Rector Martin Lees leaves his position as Rector but remains as Rector Emeritus and Special Advisor for the University for Peace 27 April 2005 - San José, Costa Rica. Since 2001, this British citizen has contributed his strength and perseverance to the success of the University for Peace. During his five years as Rector of UPEACE he built a renovated foundation for the University as well as expansion of its academic programmes around the world. Now on 1 May 2005, Mr. Martin Lees says goodbye to his position of Rector and welcomes Mrs. Julia Marton-Lefèvre.
Course Development and Training Seminar on Regional Water Resources and Peacebuilding 22-26 April 2005 - Almaty, Kazakhstan. Regional Water Resources and Peacebuilding, April 2005: Almaty, Kazakhstan UPEACE Course Development and Training Seminar on Regional Water Resources and Peacebuilding in Almaty was attended by forty-five participants from various countries such as Afghanistan, Canada, Finland, Kazazkhstan, Kyrgyztan, Russia, Sweden, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, United Kingdom, United States and Uzbekistan. This course focused on worldwide experience in preventing conflict though regional management of water resources, while at the same time integrating experience from Central Asia itself. Such a course is of great relevance to all Central Asian countries and serves the dual purpose of training experts and professors already engaged in research and policy-making in this sensitive area of intra-regional relations. As a result of this seminar, the CAP is developing a multi-media package and a compendium of material, which will serve both teaching and training modules both for use in the universities in the region as well as throughout UPEACEs worldwide teaching network.
Glimpsing Human Rights Eternity: Makau Mutua at UPEACE 07 April 2005 - San José, Costa Rica. On February 25, the director of the Human Rights Center at Buffalo Law School of the State University of New York (SUNY), professor and post-colonial scholar Makau Mutua made a presentation to the students and faculty of UPEACE. Largely based on his book Human Rights: A Political and Cultural Critique, his presentation brought discernible joy and excitement to the audience.
UPEACE celebrates the Cultural Festival 2005 17 March 2005 - San José, Costa Rica. On 17 March 2005, the University for Peace carried out its second annual cultural festival. "Cultural Festival 2005: Expressing Freedom" took place on the University for Peace campus with the participation of approximately 100 students, staff and families from the surrounding community.
UPEACE organized the Workshop: Conflict Resolution and Peace-building 17 March 2005 - University of Costa Rica (UCR), San Jose, Costa Rica. For the first time in the history of its revitalization, UPEACE has organized an academic event in collaboration with a Costa Rican counterpart. The workshop, entitled "Conflict Resolution and Peace-building" is one of the many efforts that the University is making to establish academic links at national level and to strengthen its relationship with the Costa Rican community.
UPEACE student wins prize for Best Oral Presentation in National Round of Jessup Competition 03 March 2005 - San José, Costa Rica. Last month, UPEACE students from the International Law Programme participated in the national round of the 2005 Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition in San José, Costa Rica. The competition, which took place on Feb. 7, pitted the UPEACE team against a team of students from the University of Costa Rica, and although the victory went to UCR, the judges considered it a very close call.
UPEACE Students Stage Model United Nations Conference 24 February 2005-24 February 2000 - San José, Costa Rica. The third annual University for Peace Model United Nations Conference (UPMUNC), a short course offered by the UN mandated took place at the headquarters of the University for Peace in Costa Rica from 17 to 19 February 2005.
Regional Master's Media for Peace Programme in the Great Lakes Region 22-26 February 2005 - Bujumbura, Burundi. Following the first meeting of the Regional MA Media for Peace which took place in June/July 2003 in Butare (Rwanda), UPEACE organised a follow up consultative meeting on the subject, in Bujumbura (Burundi). The meeting brought together media and communication professionals from UPEACE partner universities in Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi.
Al Día recognizes UPEACE Peace Park 11 February 2005 - San José, Costa Rica. In its 26 January 2005 issue, Al Día, one of Costa Ricas leading newspapers, recognized the University for Peace Park as one of the most beautiful and most frequently visited parks. Adjoining the University for Peace main campus in San José 45 minutes by road from downtown San José, the Park contains a rich biodiversity and includes three small lakes, several huts, various trails, a lookout point, a soccer field and a childrens playground.
Celebrating Human Rights Day: Moving from Legal Texts to Heroes 13 January 2005 - San José, Costa Rica. The faculty, students, and staff of the United Nations University for Peace (UPEACE) celebrated Human Rights Day on 10 December , 2004. Students, faculty, and staff began the day, remembering the significance of Human Rights Day as the anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is regarded as a day of hope that arose from the ashes of the atrocities of the Second World War and the Holocaust. Several administrators and faculty members paid homage to those who believe in a possible future in which the nation-states of the world would respect human rights in their relations with other nations and with their own citizens.
UPEACE President Emeritus awarded with an Honorary Degree 04 January 2005 - Alabama. On 11 December 2004, Dr. Rodrigo Carazo, President Emeritus and founder of the University for Peace, received an honorary degree from the University of South Alabama during its fall commencement 2004. The ceremony took place at the USA Mitchell Center where Carazo addressed nearly 1,400 students.
New Human Rights Publications 01 January 2005 - San José, Costa Rica. The University for Peace is very pleased to present the publications of the Human Rights Education Project carried out with funding from the Government of the Netherlands. The Human Rights Education Project has produced three books and a CD-ROM.
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