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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Celebrating International Peace Day in Mrkopalje
On the International Peace Day, 21. 09. 2024. in Mrkopalj, jointly organized by the Youth Initiative for Human Rights, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, the Municipality of Mrkopalj, the Mrkopalj Elementary School and the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies of the University of Rijeka, the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Peace School in Gorski…
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Renewal of Peace School activities
In the spring of 2022, a joint initiative was launched by the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies of the University of Rijeka, and the Municipality of Mrkopalj to renew the activities of the School of Peace. The vision and goals of the (new) Peace School were defined, and key activities…
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Online conference on the importance of preserving the heritage of the Peace School and its renewal
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the death of Franjo Starčević, and as part of the ECoC Rijeka 2020, an online gathering was held on April 15, 2021, highlighting the importance of preserving the legacy of the Peace School and its renewal. In media – Goranski Novi list, 03.05. Škola mira potrebna je…