NONVIOLENT CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION

Peace work is often associated with “classic” peacemaking approaches like negotiations and mediation. Such methods can lead to sustainable solutions and a de-escalation of conflict. However, in order for them to be successful, there has to be a certain degree of power balance between parties and awareness for the root causes of conflict. To create such pre-conditions, nonviolent direct action can be a tool to raise awareness,
mobilise people and confront injustice.
The training addresses people who are or want to become
peace or movement workers. Participants will study the basic concepts of nonviolent conflict transformation based on Diana Francis, including definitions of violence and peace by Johan Galtung as well as means of nonviolent action as described by Gene Sharp and others.

Trainers: Jochen Neumann, Laura Weber
Dates: 12–15 October + 12 November 2021

JOCHEN NEUMANN is a trainer in nonviolent conflict transformation and director of KURVE Wustrow. He implemented ”do no harm“ at a human rights organisation.

LAURA WEBER is a trainer in nonviolent conflict transformation and leadership skills for youths. She works as peacebuilding coordinator for Sri Lanka at KURVE Wustrow.

Participants are able
• to understand the approach of nonviolent conflict
transformation
• to identify and understand the need for nonviolent action
to confront injustices
• to gain an overview of the wide range of nonviolent means

No requirement

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