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Directors Visit To Zanzibar, Tanzania

The director of India Peace Centre has been on a visit to Zanzibar, Tanzania exploring interfaith peace work. His visit included meeting at the office of the Grand Muft of Zanzibar, Zanzibar Interfaith Centre, Danmission regional office, visit to Mosques, Hindu Temples. He interacted with several including students of intercultural studies at the Zanzic Centre. His visit is expected to yield new possible cooperation between the Zanzibar interfaith centre and India Peace Centre

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Certificate Course on Conflict Resolution 150 150 aces

Certificate Course on Conflict Resolution

India Peace Centre Nagpur in asscoiation with MGM University, Chatrapati Sabhajinagar is introducing an online certificate course on “Conflict Resolution” from 22nd June 2024.

Program Structure
Total Credit – 6
Evaluation : 50
Marks Total : 150 Mks

Duration : One Semester
Evaluation : 50 marks evaluation (for each of the three papers)
: 20 marks internal (Exam, Term Work and Continuous Assessment)
: 30 marks external exam
Passing Mark : 40% in each paper and 50% overall
Teaching : Evening classes; occasional workshops

Objective

  • Empowering a new generation with an inclusive understanding of Conflict;
  • Equipping them to transform conflicting relationship into creative experience;
  • Enabling individuals to handle human (turbulent) situation constructively;
  • Empowering educators & professionals to train their colleagues in

Course outcome:

  • Students come out gaining the art of resolving conflict creatively;
  • They are equipped with tool and techniques of converting conflict into; mutually gainful engagement and a creative experience.

Application : Click here to download
Fees : Rs. 4000/-
Payment Link : Click here to pay

Course 1

Course Code: GSCR411001

   Credit – 2        

Evaluation : 50 Marks

Unit NoTitle and Content
Unit IDefining Conflict: Introduction ; Meaning and Definition (Eleven definitions); Types and Typologies; Nine classifications ; Dynamics; Three structures
Unit IIFactors and Theories: Twelve Factors of conflict;
Conflict Theories (Theory; Social Learning, Social Identity Theory; The Enemy System Theory; Human Needs Theory; Protracted Social Conflict.)
Unit III Causes of Conflict (conceptual):
Violence and violations; Primordial Paradox ; HR Denial and Deprivation; Conflict Spiral, Conflict Proliferation; Non-realistic – Ventilation; Catalysts.
Unit IVCauses of Conflict (Structural):
Violence and violations; Primordial Paradox ; HR Denial and Deprivation; Conflict Spiral, Conflict Proliferation; Non-realistic – Ventilation; Catalysts; Institutional / system deficit ; Social deficit; structural causes
Total Two credits

Course 2

Course Code: GSCR411002

   Credit – 2        

Evaluation : 50 Marks

Unit NoTitle and Content
Unit IConflict transformation:
Re-perceiving conflict; Perceptional shift; Factorial conversion, concentric goal setting
Unit IIDealing with Conflict :
Four ‘A’ Methodology: Analysis, Activation, (Major ‘A’s) Avoidance, Accommodation (Minor ‘A’s)
Unit III Conflict management:
Managing issues, emotions, parties, other stakeholders, time factors; conflict leadership skills
Unit IVResolution :
Methods ; Creative Resolution; Constructive dissolution;
Civil diplomacy; Multi-track methods
Total Two credits

Course 3

Course Code: GSCR411091

   Credit – 2        

Evaluation : 50 Marks

Unit NoTitle and Content
Stage IField Preparedness:
Identification of Issue; Institution; Project summary

Unit IIField Work :
Internship / field work; building relationship; understanding the challenges; analyzing them using the theoretical learning
Unit III Data Collection:
Creating tools, collecting essential data, cross verification, data analysis and interpretation
Unit IVSubmission :
Data Analysis and Interpretation; Project writing ; Submission; Viva
Total Two credits

Reading Material

  1. Abcarian, Gilbert; Palmer, Monte; Society in Conflict: An Introduction to Social Science; Published by Canfield Press, San Francisco, 1974 ; ISBN 10: 0063803453 / ISBN 13: 9780063803459
  2. Galtung Johan, Peace by Peaceful Means: Peace and Conflict, Development and Civilization
  3. Boulding, Kenneth, Conflict and Defense: A general Theory, Harper and Row Pub, 1963
  4. Cox, Kevin R, Conflict, Power and Politicts in the City, Mcgraw Hill Book Co.
  5. Chellenberg, James A, Science of Conflict, Oxford Univ. Press,
  6. Lederach John Paul, Preparing for Peace: Conflict Transformation across Culture, Syracuse U. Press, NY
  7. Weber, Thomas, Conflict Resolution and Gandhian Ethics, GPF
  8. Wehr Paul, Conflict Regulation, West view Press Inc.
  9. Dahrendorf Ralf, Class and Class Conflict in Industrial Society, Routledge,
  10. Freud, Sigmond, and Jung, Conflict Interpretation, Routledge
  11. Sharp, Jene, Gandhi Wields the Weapon of Moral Power

For further details, contact

India Peace Centre, C K Naidu Road, Civil Lines, Nagpur

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applications invited for Short Term Internship

For Indians

The India Peace Centre (IPC) invites applications for internship for young people (ages 18-30) to work in its Nagpur Program office. The Internship Program provides a unique experience to the youth, so that they may be better equipped to contribute to the society with values of peace and justice.

The interns will work in the following areas:

Department of Programs and Projects

The intern will assist in the programmatic work of the Department in the area of environment and climate change, gender, Peace Education, interfaith peace relations etc. This will include programmatic and administrative work. 

Department of Communication and Research

The intern is going to assist the department in identifying, researching, and preparing for publication of new stories, of programs and events, document articles and research on peace education. Photography and videography will be part of the work.

The India Peace Centre will cover the costs for travel to and from Nagpur and living expenses.

Interested candidates should have a good working knowledge of English, willing to work through interfaith approach and passion to work for promoting peace, harmony and justice, and have completed their basic professional training (college / university degree) may send their CV and motivation letter.

About the Internship

The Peace Internship offers an opportunity to engage with meaningful work in areas such as peacebuilding, ecology, and community engagement. Interns will work closely with ongoing programmes and contribute to research, coordination, content writing, website building and outreach initiatives.

Eligibility

Students currently pursuing or having completed a Master’s degree or PhD

Duration

Starting July 2026 (3-6 months)

Open Positions

  1. Peace Internship (1)
  2. Climate Justice Internship (1)

Last date of application is the 15th June 2026.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their CV on the following – https://tinyurl.com/peaceinternship

Apply now

Contact:
Ms. Sonal Hikare
Programme Manager
Email: sonalh@indiapeacecentre.org
Mob.: 9766591157

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Conference of Parties – COP28

The Conference of Parties – COP28 will come to a close on 12th December 2023. UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell calls for an urgent and unbiased implementation of climate commitment to protect people and planet in connection to “phasing out of fossil fuel”.

Mr.Angelious Michael, Director of India Peace Centre attending COP28 in Dubai as part of the ACT Alliance delegation representing faith communities highlights the importance of the voices from faith communities at this crucial time of climate emergency. He emphasized of the fact that faith communities have been making significant contributions in climate related events including of the United Nations. The UNFCCC for the first time made a space available for the Faith Pavilion within the COP28 framework. This amplifies the UN’s recognition of the contributions of faith groups and interfaith network towards climate discussions and climate solutions.

Women, youth and children have been more visible at the faith side events at COP28. The need for interfaith collaborations in response to climate change is being realized more than ever before as that provides adequate strength for achieving ambitious goals together.

ACT Alliance has been instrumental in creating space for faith perspectives to come into play for climate negotiations and climate justice and to help prioritize cross cutting issues such as Migration and Human Mobility, gender, Indigenous people, Water, land, food & agriculture to the high-level discussions.

While Loss and Damage funds was a crucial outcome at COP28 in the opening plenary, there are lot to achieve and implement including Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA), Mitigation, commitment for non-economic loss under loss and damage funds.

Countries must prioritize climate agenda and work collectively. We must not forget the Paris agreement of staying withing 1.5 bracket and the timeframe of achieving Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

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IPC welcomes new Interns

Mr. Lilu Paul and Ms. Samiksha Dillip Gawande join as intern at the India Peace Centre, Nagpur. Mr. Lilu Paul comes from Kottayam, Kerala, He has completed Bachelor Degree in Economics from CMS College, Kottyam. Mr. Lilu Paul keeps keen interest in research, analytical studies and writings. Ms. Samiksha has completed her Bachelor of Commerce from G S College of Commerce and Economics, Nagpur. Ms. Samiksha has the experience of finance management and accounting. IPC welcome Lilu and Samiksha to its family.

Ms. Samiksha Gawande

Mr. Lilu Paul

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Pollution to Peace

India Peace Centre discourses World Environment Day 2023

The India Peace Centre in collaberation with Wild-CER organized a discourse on the theme of this year’s UN World Environment Day – “Solutions to Plastic Pollution” on 3rd June 2023 at IPC, Nagpur. About 40 participants representing different faiths, organizations and initiatives attend the discourse, most of them were young people.  

A documentary film about plastic pollution, particularly of single use plastics leading to environmental disaster was exhibited. The movie was very informative, educative, and highly impactful.

Mr. Angelious Michael, Director of India Peace Centre in his keynote speech emphasized on the importance of an interfaith response to plastic pollution. He quoted different faith scriptures that clear speak about caring for the mother earth. He cited ancient practices where the coexistence between human beings and others were harmonious. Mr. Michael said, pollution is no peace, peace and pollution cannot exist together. Pollution is violence to nature, earth and human being and all creation. Therefore, we are called today to strengthen our pilgrimage commitment and our faith journey. He called to move from “Pollution of Peace”.

A very inclusive and engaging interaction followed up where the participants shared their own experiences and insights into the topic.

Earlier, Mr. Helge Laatzen began the discourse with a mentimetre exercise through a quiz on plastic pollution. Ms. Sonal Hikare, one of the members of the IPC Nagpur core committee moderated the discourse.

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India Peace Centre (IPC), Nagpur Invites applications for Short Term Internship

India Peace Centre (IPC), Nagpur Invites applications for Short Term Internship

For Indians

The India Peace Centre (IPC) invites applications for internship for young people (ages 18-30) to work in its Nagpur Program office. The Internship Program provides a unique experience to the youth, so that they may be better equipped to contribute to the society with values of peace and justice.

The interns will work in the following areas:

.

Department of Programs and Projects

The intern will assist in the programmatic work of the Department in the area of environment and climate change, gender, Peace Education, interfaith peace relations etc. This will include programmatic and administrative work. 

.

Department of Communication and Research

The intern is going to assist the department in identifying, researching, and preparing for publication of new stories, of programs and events, document articles and research on peace education. Photography and videography will be part of the work.

.

The India Peace Centre will cover the costs for travel to and from Nagpur and living expenses.

Interested candidates should have a good working knowledge of English, willing to work through interfaith approach and passion to work for promoting peace, harmony and justice, and have completed their basic professional training (college / university degree) may send their CV and motivation letter.

Deadline: 10th June 2023
Commencing from: 1st July 2023

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Contact:
Mr.Helge Laatzen
Department of Communications and Research
Email: ipc@indiapeacecentre.org

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Discourse on World Earth Day

A discourse took place at the India Peace Centre, Nagpur on 29th April 2023 reflecting on the theme “Investing in our Planet” in observance of the World Earth Day (22nd April 2023). A small group of faith-based participants from different professional background including academic, NGOs and Law attended the discourse and shared their valuable thoughts on how individuals, families and civil society can make the earth sustainable and a better place for sustenance of life.

Mr. Angelious Michael, Director of the India Peace Centre made a presentation on the present climatic conditions around the globe. He emphasized the essence of addressing climate change from the perspective of Peace as climate and peace are cross cutting issue that are fundamental for sustainable planet. He further said, climate change can impede access to water, food, health, and housing for community with vulnerability. They may experience impacts more intensely because they have less capacity for coping and limited resources to build resilience.

Mr. Kasta Dip, research scholar spoke about the engagement of civil society in combating climate change. He said, we must engage to encourage people to be responsible consumers and educate ourselves about the ongoing climate change risks on planet. Pratishruti Singh-Agarwal, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Humanities at Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering, Nagpur spoke about the change that can be experienced through academic learning on building climate resilience community and combating climate change. She shared about different environmental courses that are available to do research and study in various universities. It was commonly felt that peace building remains relevant and significant in addressing climate justice and an interfaith approach to this would play a pivotal role realizing a sustainable planet.

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India Peace Centre Facilitates the Pre Youth Assembly of NCCI

India Peace Centre Facilitates the Pre Youth Assembly of NCCI discussing the theme ” The Hour has Come, The hour of Youth building up World of Peace and Sustainability

About 60 youth of the Christian churches in India joined by youth of many faiths gathered in Hyderabad to discourse on the theme “The Hour has Come, The Hour of Youth Building up World of Peace and Sustainability” during 17-19 April 2023! Mrs. Joy Eva Bohol, Program Executive, Youth Engagement of the World Council of Churches, Geneva, Switzerland inspired the youth to be sensitive about world issues and make responsible contributions to religion and society, in her Keynote address! She motivated the young people to take up the challenge of peace building through active engagement both spiritually and socially.

Rev. Dr. Packiam T Samuel, Director of Henry Martin Institute, second Keynote speaker challenged the participants to becoming a practicing faith oriented youth in order to realize Peace and Justice.

Rev. Dr. Asir Ebenzer and Mrs. Joy Eva Bohol
Mr. Dinesh Suna

On the other hand, Mr. Dinesh Suna, Program Executive, Ecumenical Water Network of the World Council of Churches spoke on the significant role Water plays for human beings and all creation! He emphasized on the strength that youth can make use of to be advocating for water rights and water accessibility Rev. Dr. Asir Ebenezer, Chairperson of India Peace Centre and General Secretary of NCC India inaugurated the discourse! In his inaugural speech, he challenged the youth to be prophetic in addressing issues that impact all humanity. He encouraged the youth to engage in international campaigns including Sustainable Development Goals!

Mr. Asher Noah, Executive Secretary, Youth Commission of NCC India was the organizer of the Pre Youth Assembly India Peace Centre facilitated the program! Mr. Angelious Michael, Director of India Peace Centre urged the youth to be informed and educated about issues around them and to work towards Peace

Mr. Asher Noah
Mr. Angelious Michael
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Discourse on Ambedkar´s Narrative on Peace

As people across India paid tribute to Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, the Father of the Constitution of India on his 132nd Birth Anniversary, the India Peace Centre in collaboration with NCCI – DATA Concerns organized a discourse on “Ambedkar’s Narrative on Peace” on 14th April 2023 at India Peace Centre. The discourse highlighted the ways in which the life and work of Dr. Ambedkar contributed to peace-building through social justice.  

The discourse began with all participants paying tribute to Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar by offering flowers to his photograph and paying respects.  

Mr. Angelious Michael, Director of India Peace Centre, in his opening address, spoke on the importance of education that played a significant role in the life of Dr. Ambedkar and prepared him to undertake the social reformation journey. He said, Dr. Ambedkar doesn’t belong to one particular caste or community, but to the nation. His struggle was to envision equality for all through the eradication of caste base discrimination. He inspired everyone irrespective of caste, gender, religion, or ethnicity. His contribution to the Constitution is a gift to the nation.  

Dr. Yugal Rayalu, a retired professor was the keynote speaker of the discourse. He highlighted the strength of the Indian constitution emphasizing that the constitution ensures Equality for all citizens, Respect for the Rights of all, Power to the people, Liberty for all, Rule of Law, and Respect for the working class. He further said, Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar during those days was already a gender-sensitive person which is reflected in the constitution. His vision was clearly the formation of an India of justice, equality and social cohesiveness through the implementation of the constitution.  

Rev. Charles Sundarkumar, the Program Executive of NCCI – Dalit, And Tribal / Adivasi Concerns chaired the meeting and also offered a vote of thanks.