The Center develops educational programs, workshops, and consultations to empower communities and individuals to constructively resolve conflicts. Through mentoring and supporting young scholars, it fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in the field of peace studies. The focus is on training new generations of researchers and leaders who will promote positive peace and conflict transformation. The programs are tailored to the specific challenges of Southeast Europe and linked to global scientific and educational initiatives.
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Anti-war poetry reading and writing workshop
Organized by the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies and the Goran Spring event, a workshop on reading and writing anti-war poetry for primary and secondary school students and their mentors was held in Rijeka on May 3-4, 2024. The participants discussed the role and importance of literature, but also art in general, in building…
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Conflict transformation workshop in Mrkopalj
On November 9, 2023, a one-day workshop on conflict transformation was held in Mrkoplje for 23 participants, students and teachers of the Gymnasium from Užice (Republic of Serbia) and the First Croatian Gymnasium in Rijeka. The workshop was held as part of the return visit of students and professors from Užice to the hosts from…
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Three-day workshop for high school students from Moravice and Rijeka
A three-day workshop was held in Moravice from December 9 to 11, 2022, for high school students from Moravice and Rijeka, on the topic of conflict transformation. Under the leadership of Valentina Otmačić, the participants gained knowledge and acquired skills and tools that will enable them to better understand conflicts in their own lives and…
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Half-day workshop for high school students from Moravice and Rijeka
A half-day workshop for high school students from Moravice and Rijeka was held in Mrkopalj on September 21, 2022, on World Peace Day. In collaboration with Art Cinema Rijeka, the film “The Wave” (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1063669) was shown, and under the leadership of Professor Helena de Karin, activities were conducted to reflect on the influence of the…