Conflicts exist in all countries and at every level of society. Conflict in itself is not necessarily negative, but rather an expression of differences of interest. However, when a conflict is not handled by peaceful means, it can escalate and people can resort to violence.
Dialogue and mediation are important tools to address conflicts in a constructive manner and avoid violence, end ongoing violence, and prevent the recurrence of violence.
A dialogue process is an open-ended discussion between the parties to a conflict that entails listening, understanding, and the sharing of perspectives.
A mediation process is more formalized. A mediator, commonly representing a neutral outside party, provides a framework for negotiations between the parties to the conflict, aimed at reaching a concrete settlement such as a peace agreement.
Peace Leadership Program
The Peace Leadership Program eLearning segment
Price per seat (including Swedish VAT): Free of charge
Introduktion: Dialog och medling
Enheten för dialog och fredsmedling arbetar med att förändra attityder, beteenden och arbetssätt som stärker konfliktparters och samhällens förmåga att lösa våldsam konflikt på ett fredligt och inkluderande sätt. Vi utgår från behov i specifika konfliktkontexter och -processer samt övertygelsen om att förtroendefulla relationer ökar möjligheten för långsiktigt hållbar fred.
Price per seat (including Swedish VAT): Free of charge
Facilitating Dialogue and Mediation Processes
This course invites you to re-examine the facilitation of dialogue and mediation as processes in a world of complex conflicts with shifting dynamics. Guided by a committed and highly experienced resource team, you will discover the art and soul of these human-centred approaches as we discuss, reflect and explore core concepts, skills and tools for dialogue and mediation. You have now accessed your course platform. This is where you will find all necessary information related to the course, such as the schedule, course aims, learning objectives, and information about the different course sessions as well as information the FBA and the Resource Team. Although most of the course will take place in-person at Sandö, we will start with three online live sessions to introduce key concepts and start building a learning community. Here you will find instructions on how to prepare for each online session - as well as for the in-person part of the course. We will reguarly update the page with other relevant information and material as we go along. So please make sure to check in every once in a while to stay updated.
Price per seat (including Swedish VAT): Free of charge