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The Irish Peace Institute (IPI) is an educational based organization promoting peace through training and grass-roots capacity building initiatives in Ireland and internationally. We believe in empowerment for all by applying innovative approaches to the transformation of conflict adhering to the values of the millennium development goals. 

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Sustainable Global Development Conference 2009         

University of Limerick

16^th and 17^th October 2009

Final Deadline for Abstracts: 1^st May 2009

For information see http://paulo.ul.ie/developmentconference2009

 

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This higher education conference will be held in the University of Limerick in October 2009 and will address the theme of Sustainable Global Development.  Papers reflecting the latest research and practice in development education and in international development issues are presented.

Defusing Anger

28^th and 29^th May 2009

The IPI offers this two-day course as part of its educational aim to positively impact on the enhancement of universal conflict transformation skills. Defusing Anger focuses on developing an understanding of the effects of anger in interpersonal relationships.  Participants have the opportunity to increase self-awareness about their own patterns and beliefs about anger.

 

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Upcoming from our Friends

29 April 2009

A two-day international summit entitled “Outlook Africa: Investing in Africa’s growth and health” will be co-organised by Friends of Europe, Total and the World Bank with media partner Europe’s World.

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May 1st - May 3rd 2009

 

Tipperary Peace Convention will hold their Annual Peace Conference

 

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 22nd- 23rd May 2009

 

The Political Studies Association of Ireland (PSAI) specialist group on
Peace and Conflict is pleased to announce the programme for its forthcoming
conference on 'An Irish Model for Peace? International lessons,
Interdisciplinary debates'. The conference is to be held at the Irish School of Ecumenics, Trinity College Dublin.

 

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Upcoming Capacity Building Courses 

University of Limerick

Date: TBC

The Irish Peace Institute offers a package of two new and practical courses (2 days each) as part of its aim to help build the capacity of community organisations (NGOs, CBOs, FBOs). These courses provide you with the means to help streamline your organisation, improve its effectiveness and efficiency particularly during this current recession applying systematic planning. Each interactive course combines helpful ideas with practical tools to guide you through the implementation of positive change in your organisation. Experienced trainers will facilitate your learning by focusing on your organisations’ specific needs.

 

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The British Ambassador spoke at the Irish Peace Institute Open Dialogue on the relationship between the UK and Ireland.  His presentation covered a number of initiatives between the two countries with a special focus on the links developed through the Peace Process.  The Ambassador took part in what has become a weekly series of dialogues covering different conflicts around the world.  The discussions our open to staff, students and the public and are part of an effort to increase understanding of the many difficulties faced in regions where conflict exists.

British Ambassador Speaks at Irish Peace Institute Open Dialogue

Photo: Dr. Matt Cannon (Irish Peace Institute CEO, Ambassador David Reddaway, Prof. Don Barry (UL President), Patrick O’Sullivan (IPI Chairman)

17 May 2009

 

As part of its Africa Day celebrations for 2009 Irish Aid is hosting a family celebration in the grounds of Limerick City Hall.

 

The event is free and is not-for-profit. The celebration is an opportunity to promote a positive image of African culture and Ireland’s relationship with Africa.      

Call for Volunteers  

                                              

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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) are launching a joint online initiative to raise awareness of the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges and to show what individuals are doing to make a meaningful difference.   The new web portal, www.ourworld-yourmove.org, puts the spotlight on the human cost of wars, climate change, displacement, disease, food insecurity and forgotten crises.

 

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