Gender, War, and Peacebuilding

Gender, War, and Peacebuilding

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Women are often targeted in violent conflicts, as armed forces seek to demoralize their opponents, and they are often not included in negotiations to end these conflicts. This study guide examines both how women are affected by war and contribute to peace, as well as how the international community is addressing these issues.

Type: Teaching and Learning Guide

Education & TrainingGender

Governance, Corruption, and Conflict

Governance, Corruption, and Conflict

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Corruption exists in all societies but its cost are particularly high for states emerging from conflict. Not only can it retard development but it can also create further instability. This study guide will help students understand the relationship between corruption and conflict and learn about ways to address corruption and promote good governance.

Type: Teaching and Learning Guide

Education & TrainingEnvironmentEconomics

Nonviolent Civic Action

Nonviolent Civic Action

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Nonviolent civic action includes such activities as boycotts and demonstrations undertaken by a group of people to persuade others to change their behavior. In this study guide, students will learn how nonviolent civic action has been used in the past to effect change without violence.

Type: Teaching and Learning Guide

Education & Training

Confronting Crimes Against Humanity

Confronting Crimes Against Humanity

Monday, September 15, 2008

Darfur, East Timor, Rwanda, Bosnia—these are just some of the mass atrocities that have occurred since the 1990s. But that period also saw the beginning of a series of efforts to confront crimes against humanity. This study guide describes the key elements of humanitarian intervention and the "responsibility to protect," as well as methods for protecting civilians.

Type: Teaching and Learning Guide

Natural Resources, Conflict, and Conflict Resolution

Natural Resources, Conflict, and Conflict Resolution

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Competition over natural resources such as oil or diamonds can lead to, intensify, or sustain violence—the resource curse—but natural resources can also play a role in managing and resolving conflict and preventing its reoccurrence. This study guide will illuminate the role of natural resources as causes of conflict, and their role in helping to bring about peace.

Type: Teaching and Learning Guide

EnvironmentEducation & TrainingEconomics

Undergraduate Curriculum Development Guide

Undergraduate Curriculum Development Guide

Saturday, January 27, 2007

In response to increasing requests by colleges and universities on how to develop programs focusing on global peace, conflict, and security, the Education and Training Center has developed this guide to undergraduate programmatic development. It includes not only models, but also advice on strategies that can be used in the planning stage.

Type: Teaching and Learning Guide

Transitions to Democracy

Transitions to Democracy

Tuesday, April 27, 2004

This guide from the 2004 National Peace Essay Contest assists teachers in increasing students' understanding of the nature of democracy and historic and contemporary efforts at democratization.

Type: Teaching and Learning Guide