IPSS-IEP Briefing Session: Building Bridges and Creating Positive Peace: Fostering Peaceful Conflict Resolution

In the current interconnected and highly mobile global society, peace is the prerequisite for the survival of humanity. Nevertheless, Humanity is facing challenges incomparable in its short history which makes the need for constructive conflict resolution and the cultivation of positive peace increasingly essential.

This briefing session will create a deeper understanding on the concept of positive peace and how it can be applied to facilitate peaceful conflict resolution.

The webinar will be hosted comprising of panel discussions featuring activists, and professionals working towards promoting positive peace with keynote presentations by renowned experts in the field of peace building and conflict resolution.

Speakers:

• 1. Milton Nyamadzawo, Director, Southern Africa, Institute for Economic and Peace
• 2. Tilahun Bejitual Zellelew (PhD), Assistant Professor of Cultural Studies, Center for Social & Cultural Studies, Academy of Ethiopian Languages and Cultures, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
• 3. Chalachew Worku, co-founder & BoD, Positive Peace Ethiopia