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Concepts and Practice of Peace Building

This course introduces the concepts and practices of peacebuilding. It explores the meaning of peacebuilding, distinguishing it from peacemaking and peacekeeping. Key topics include restorative justice, gender justice, disarmament, demobilization, and trauma management. The course also examines the roles of donors, international organizations, and traditional institutions in post-conflict peacebuilding, emphasizing local capacity building and human rights protection for refugees and internally displaced persons.

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150h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
PeacebuildingConflict ResolutionRestorative JusticeDisarmamentHuman Rights

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Peacebuilding

2

Peacemaking

3

Peacekeeping

4

Restorative Justice

5

Gender Justice

6

Disarmament

7

Demobilization

8

Trauma Management

9

Refugee Protection

10

Human Rights

11

Post-Conflict Reconstruction

12

Local Capacity Building

13

Constitution Making

Total Topics13 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Peace Negotiator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Conflict Mediator

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Human Rights Advocate

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Relief Worker

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Policy Analyst

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

GovernmentNon-Governmental OrganizationsInternational OrganizationsLawSocial Work

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 1: Meaning of Peacebuilding

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Meaning of Peacebuilding. Understand the definitions and categories of peacebuilding.
  • •Distinguish between peacemaking, peacekeeping, and peacebuilding.
  • •Identify the dimensions of peacebuilding.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 2: Tasks and Elements of Peace Building

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Tasks and Elements of Peace Building. Review the tasks involved in post-conflict peacebuilding.
  • •Identify the elements necessary for successful peacebuilding.

Unit 3: Restorative Justice as a Peacebuilding Mechanism

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 3: Restorative Justice as a Peacebuilding Mechanism. Understand the principles of restorative justice.
  • •Explore the processes and applications of restorative justice.
  • •Consider the needs of victims and the challenges of restorative justice.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 4: Gender Justice and Mainstreaming Gender in Peacebuilding I

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Gender Justice and Mainstreaming Gender in Peacebuilding I. Define gender justice and its importance in peacebuilding.
  • •Examine the agonies of women in conflict societies.

Unit 5: Gender Justice and Mainstreaming Gender in Peacebuilding II

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Gender Justice and Mainstreaming Gender in Peacebuilding II. Explore institutional empowerment of women in peace processes.
  • •Understand the challenges to gender justice.
Week
4

Module 2: Disarmament and Trauma Management

2h

Unit 1: The Pattern of Arms Proliferation, Production and Distribution

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 1: The Pattern of Arms Proliferation, Production and Distribution. Define arms proliferation and its impact.
  • •Examine the patterns of arms production and distribution.
Week
5

Module 2: Disarmament and Trauma Management

2h

Unit 2: International Instruments of Disarmament

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: International Instruments of Disarmament. Review international treaties and agreements related to disarmament.
  • •Understand the role of the UN in disarmament.
Week
6

Module 2: Disarmament and Trauma Management

2h

Unit 3: Disarmament

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 3: Disarmament. Understand the concept of disarmament.
  • •Assess the relevance of disarmament in promoting peace.
Week
7

Module 2: Disarmament and Trauma Management

2h

Unit 4: Demobilization

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 4: Demobilization. Define demobilization and its objectives.
  • •Examine the conditions for successful demobilization in Africa.
Week
8

Module 2: Disarmament and Trauma Management

2h

Unit 5: Trauma Management

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 5: Trauma Management. Define post-conflict trauma and its causes.
  • •Explore the emotional effects of trauma.
  • •Understand methods for managing post-conflict trauma.
Week
9

Module 3: Post Conflict Peacebuilding Roles

2h

Unit 1: The Post Conflict Environment and the Phase of the Peace Process

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 1: The Post Conflict Environment and the Phase of the Peace Process. Describe the post-conflict environment.
  • •Examine the phases of the peace process.
Week
10

Module 3: Post Conflict Peacebuilding Roles

2h

Unit 2: Roles of Donor in Post conflict Peacebuilding

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Roles of Donor in Post conflict Peacebuilding. Identify types of donors and their roles in peacebuilding.
  • •Understand the challenges donors face in post-conflict reconstruction.
Week
11

Module 3: Post Conflict Peacebuilding Roles

2h

Unit 3: Roles of International Organizations in Post conflict Peacebuilding

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 3: Roles of International Organizations in Post conflict Peacebuilding. Explore the roles of international organizations in post-conflict peacebuilding.
  • •Understand the challenges faced by these organizations.
Week
12

Module 3: Post Conflict Peacebuilding Roles

4h

Unit 4: Roles of Traditional Institutions in Post conflict Peacebuilding

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 4: Roles of Traditional Institutions in Post conflict Peacebuilding. Examine the roles of traditional institutions in conflict resolution.
  • •Understand the principles of traditional conflict resolution.

Unit 5: Local Capacity Building Coordination

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 5: Local Capacity Building Coordination. Understand the importance of local capacity building in post-conflict reconstruction.
  • •Explore strategies for coordinating local capacity building efforts.
Week
13

Module 4: Human Rights and Legal Frameworks

4h

Unit 1: Repatriation of Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 1: Repatriation of Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons. Define refugees and IDPs.
  • •Examine the patterns of displacement in Africa.
  • •Understand the process of repatriation.

Unit 2: Human Rights Protection for Refugees and IDPs

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Human Rights Protection for Refugees and IDPs. Understand the human rights of refugees and IDPs.
  • •Explore the international legal framework for their protection.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key international agreements and their impact on peacebuilding.

2

Develop case studies analyzing the success and failures of different peacebuilding approaches.

3

Practice applying restorative justice principles to hypothetical conflict scenarios.

4

Review the UN Security Council Resolutions related to women, peace, and security.

5

Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of different actors in post-conflict reconstruction.

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