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 conference will gather scholars and activists in exploring experiences of local communities in Southeast Europe and beyond who have pursued, or are currently pursuing, alternatives to violent politics and ethnic divisions. So far, we have confirmed speakers from Croatia, Slovenia, Kosovo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Norway, Cyprus, Afghanistan and Canada. The event is supported by the Embassy of Norway to Croatia.
The conference will be held in a hybrid format, with in person and online participation. Participation is free of charge, with mandatory prior registration. The registration will open on 1st September. More information, including draft program and registration link, will be available here.
We sincerely look forward to engaging with you at the Conference! We also invite you to spread the word about the conference among your contacts.
For any queries, feel free to reach out to valentina.otmacic@uniri.hr
