The Center actively works to strengthen social cohesion through the advocacy of policies that promote positive peace, social justice and economic stability. Through partnerships with local and international organizations and institutions, it creates networks for collaboration between researchers, decision makers and communities. It organizes dialogues, public initiatives and educational programs that will empower citizens and institutions in the constructive resolution of conflicts. Special emphasis is placed on connecting local communities with global scientific trends, in order to integrate regional challenges into the broader context of stability and development.
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Save the date! International Conference “The Power of the Local “ 22nd September 2025
At the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies of the University of Rijeka (Croatia) we are delighted to invite you to the international conference The Power of the Local: Learning from local communities pursuing alternatives to inter-ethnic violence. When? Monday, 22nd September 2025, 10:00 – 16:00 hours CET Where? Innovalab, University of Rijeka, Radmile Matejčić 10, Rijeka, Croatia + online This interdisciplinary…
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Study visit by colleagues from Tallinn University
Representatives of Tallinn University participated in a study visit to Croatia from June 10 to 14. Representing Tallinn University were staff and students from programs focused on the education of youth workers. During the visit, they toured civil society organizations and institutions in Zagreb and Rijeka. In Zagreb, a meeting was held with representatives of…
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The book Resisting inter-ethnic violence by Valentina Otmačić presented at Eirenefest in Trieste
Dr. Valentina Otmačić, Deputy Head of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Rijeka, participated at Eirenefest, the Italian bookfair featuring works on peace and nonviolence, held in Trieste on June 7-8, 2025. Accompanied by Ms. Andrea Cvitan from Rijeka, dr. Otmačić presented her book Resisting Inter-Ethnic Violence: Community Approaches to…
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Head of the Centre at the round table on the recognition of youth work in Croatia
The Head of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, dr. Marko Kovačić, assoc. prof., participated in the national round table on the recognition of youth work. The round table was held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, and brought together representatives of relevant institutions, professional and civil society organizations, practitioners, and experts in the field…
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Representative of the Center on the panel about the doctoral study
As part of the VI. International scientific, professional and artistic conference “Young scientists in dialogue”, which was held on June 5 and 6 in Varaždin, at the University of North, a panel discussion was held on experiences within the doctoral study “Media and Communication” at the same University. Dr. Mario Žuliček, associate at the Center…
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Centre’s Head at the 4th European Youth Work Convention
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marko Kovačić, Head of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, participated as a member of the Croatian delegation at the 4th European Youth Work Convention (EYWC), held on 21–22 May 2025 in Valletta, Malta. The EYWC is the most significant European event dedicated to the field of youth work, organised every…