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“May we live in peace without weeping. May our joy outline the lives we touch without ceasing. And may our love fill the world, wings tenderly beating.” - Irish Prayer |
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What is the IPI? 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. Click here for more |

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The Irish Peace Institute is a charitable, non-governmental organization based in the Republic of Ireland (CHY 6773). |
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Sustainable Global Development Conference 2009 |

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University of Limerick 16th and 17th October 2009 |
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Final Deadline for Abstracts: 1st May 2009 For information see http://paulo.ul.ie/developmentconference2009 Or click here for more. |
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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. |
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Defusing Anger |
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28th and 29th May 2009 |
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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. Click Here for more. |
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Upcoming from our Friends |
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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. Click here for more |
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May 1st - May 3rd 2009 Tipperary Peace Convention will hold their Annual Peace Conference Click here for more |
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22nd- 23rd May 2009 The Political Studies Association of Ireland (PSAI) specialist group on Click here for more |
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Upcoming Capacity Building Courses |
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University of Limerick Date: TBC |
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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. Click here for more |
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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. |
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British Ambassador Speaks at Irish Peace Institute Open Dialogue |
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Photo: Dr. Matt Cannon (Irish Peace Institute CEO, Ambassador David Reddaway, Prof. Don Barry (UL President), Patrick O’Sullivan (IPI Chairman) |
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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 Click here for more |
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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. Click on the logo to find out more, or here for the full press release. |