International Summer Academy in Peacebuilding, Intercultural Dialogue & Human Rights, August 2017, Switzerland
Institute for Peace & Dialogue, IPD is one of the leading organiser of several successful annual international academic trainings and research programs in Switzerland in the field of peacebuilding, conflict transformation, mediation, security, intercultural dialogue and human rights which these events bring together state, private and public sector representatives.
IPD is very glad to announce its next International Summer Programs which is going to be held in Switzerland. Applicants could choose either 10 - 20 days Summer Academy or 3 Month CAS-Research program in the filled application.
Its image as one of the most favourable places for traveling has made it more interesting to offer an exited and comprehensive program for our participants. Our experts, who are professionals in their fields, will contribute to this event, with many years of experience in peace and conflict studies.
Nowadays unfortunately several frozen or ongoing conflicts between or within states still exist. Conflicts are different and if we look to the world mankind, how they are facing many new challenges, coupled with new dangerous situations, i.e. terrorist acts, non-legal arming of conflict sides, re-determination of borders, establishing new countries in the world map, non-providing territorial integrity, trafficking of arms, drugs and human; disputes on the implementation of transnational energy projects, democratization and false elections, revolution and internal political conflicts, armed guerrilla movements, violation and discrimination by nationalists, world economic crisis, climate change and unsafely biodiversity etc. Unfortunately the list is long. Conflicts are related and an integral part of human beings, as conflicts cause violation of human rights.
Existing conflicts weaken every kind of cooperation between nations and states. Without mutual cooperation and understanding, the future prosperity of the region would remain only as a good dream. Taking into consideration of peaceful behaviour and engagements, we can make a decision on the strict belief, that opportunities for solving conflicts are feasible.
Because in every conflict situation and tension forms we consequently face the below mentioned common situations:
- Desperate situation and non-solving problems are not eternal.
- It is possible to make common decision and find common values, even the both conflict sides are thinking differently.
- If the hostility thinking becomes stronger, there are no winner and right side.
- Protracted conflicts on the same time endanger to the development and prosperity of conflict parties.
- Any peaceful mediation and negotiation actions are useful than nothing.
MAIN GOAL OF THE SUMMER PROGRAMS
- The main goal of the 10 or 20 days Summer Academy is to strengthen the skills of the representatives from state institutions, business sector, INGOs/NGOs, education institutions, religious organisations, independent mediators and politicians through academic trainings in peacebuilding, mediation, conflict resolution, security and intercultural dialogue fields.
- The main goal of the 3 Month CAS-Research Program is to develop the skills of the researchers via academic trainings, reading materials, Supervisor guidance and closely acquaintance them with relevant Swiss state, public and private Institutions.
INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE
Participants from different world countries with various race and religions will bring national clothes, drinks, foods, sweets, souvenirs, flags and etc. things to introduce national and cultural values with each other and share local habits and traditions during the Summer Academy.
ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS
A broad range of the interested participants (Age: 18+) from all over the world countries such as mentioned in below can apply to the International Summer Academy or 3 Month CAS-Research Program:
- Representatives of Government Institutions, Diplomatic Missions and Courts
- Representatives of Business Institutions and Private Sector
- Representatives of Religious Organizations and Political Parties
- Representatives of IOs, INGOs and Local NGOs
- Representatives of Universities and Academic Staff
- Representatives of Media Institution
- Mediators, Peacebuilders
- Researchers & Students
SCHOLARSHIP
IPD offers several type of scholarship support to reduction the participation fee amount for most needed potential participants from all over the world counties.
If you wish to request discounted participation fee amount, please write your request briefly via email before or during the application submission period.
Unfortunately IPD scholarship program do not cover whole amount of participation fee and international travel expenses.
Previous participants of IPD Academic Programs are also eligible to request the reduced participation fee payment.
ANCELLATION RULES & DATES OF PARTICIPATION
Please note that after submission of the application in any case of the participation cancellation till the 01 June, 2017 the charge will be 650€ (Plus bank transfer and exchange rates costs will be extra charge) for the participants of 10 Days Summer Academy or 1500€ (Plus bank transfer and exchange rates costs will be extra charge) for the participants of 3 Month CAS-Research Program (Plus bank transfer and exchange rates costs will be extra charge) from the paid participation fee for the administrative charges.
Participation cancellation between 01 June, 2017 till the 01 August, 2017 the charge will be 1000€ (Plus bank transfer and exchange rates costs will be extra charge) for the participants of 10 Days Summer Academy or 2700€ (Plus bank transfer and exchange rates costs will be extra charge) for the participants of 3 Month CAS-Research Program (Plus bank transfer and exchange rates costs will be extra charge) from the paid participation fee for the administrative charges.
Participation cancellation after 01 August, 2017 there will be no refund on paid participation fee.
APPLICATION DEADLINE & PARTICIPATION PROCEDURE STEP BY STEP
Interested participants have to be sent the filled application in WORD format include CV, scanned Passport Page (Only photo page) by email to fhuseynli@ipdinstitute.ch not later than 01 June, 2017 and please name your documents as “NAME” “SURNAME” “COUNTRY” “DOCUMENT NAME”
Please note that there have early registration and reduced fee amount payment deadline till the 01 May, 2017.
1. Submitting filled application in WORD format, CV + scanned passport page till the deadline
2. Participant will receive Invoice to start the payment of the requested participation fee amount
3. When the requested fee transferred to the mentioned bank account, participant will receive invitation letter via email and if there have visa application process we will send invitation letter by post and also to the relevant embassy by fax or email.
NOTE: We strongly advice to the participants to submit the filled application as soon as it`s possible, if they request visa to enter Switzerland and who needs more financial documentation period in the work place for his/her participation.
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This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://www.ipdinstitute.ch/VII-VIII-Summer-Academy-2017-3-Month-CAS-Research-Program/