Nonviolent Conflict Transformation

Fachseminar "Nonviolent Conflict Transformation" (englischsprachig)

Objectives
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

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 preconditions, 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.

Date
06.10 .– 10.10.2025

Trainers
Jochen Neumann
is a trainer in nonviolent conflict transformation and director of KURVE Wustrow. He worked on mediation and reconciliation in South Africa and 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. 

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