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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“On the Pathways of the Gorski Kotar Peacebuilders” Initiative Receives the 2026 Nada Dimić Award
The “On the Pathways of the Gorski Kotar Peacebuilders” initiative brings together a group of institutions, civil society organizations, and individuals committed to working collaboratively to document, preserve, and promote the legacy of peacebuilding in Gorski Kotar, as well as to revive the Peace School’s activities in the region. The Centre for Peace and Conflict…
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Second study visit in the framework of the project “No More Divided Societies” held in Serbia
No More Divided Societies (NM:S): Strengthening Youth-Led Inter-Ethnic Solidarities is an Erasmus+ project that brings together actors from Croatia, Serbia, and Cyprus who are engaged in overcoming ethnic divisions and fostering inter-ethnic cooperation within their societies. Led by Youth Initiative for Human Rights – Croatia, the project includes two additional NGO partners—Youth Initiative for Human…
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Dr Tena Prelec Participates in International Academic and Policy Events in Astana
In June 2026, Dr Tena Prelec, Assistant Professor at the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CSMK), University of Rijeka, visited Astana, Kazakhstan, where she took part in a series of academic and policy events focusing on transnational finance, corruption, and international cooperation in tackling illicit financial flows. As part of the GI-ACE project, she…
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Public Policy Analysis Program Completed at the University of Rijeka
The microcredential program Public Policy Analysis concluded with a final event held on 8 and 9 June on the island of Cres. This is the first academic program in the field of public policy in Croatia, implemented by the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Rijeka. The program ran from January…
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First study visit in the framework of the project “No More Divided Societies”
No More Divided Societies (NM:S): Strengthening Youth-Led Inter-Ethnic Solidarities is an Erasmus+ project that brings together actors from Croatia, Serbia, and Cyprus who are engaged in overcoming ethnic divisions and fostering inter-ethnic cooperation within their societies. Led by Youth Initiative for Human Rights – Croatia, the project includes two additional NGO partners—Youth Initiative for Human…
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New Seriously Balkans podcast episode on mining and environmental justice in the Western Balkans
A new episode of the Seriously Balkans podcast series explores mining, environmental justice, and large-scale investment projects in the Western Balkans, with a focus on how green transition policies are reshaping governance and public trust across the region. The episode features two CSMK members: Dr Barbara Frey, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow, and Dr Tena Prelec,…