Program on Justice and Peace
Bertrand Russel Archives
The Carter Center
The Carter Center in Atlanta, Ga., is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy institute founded by former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in 1982. The Center is dedicated to fighting disease, hunger, poverty, conflict, and oppression through collaborative initiatives in the areas of democratization and development, global health, and urban revitalization. The Center operates 13 core programs and initiatives active in more than 30 countries, including the United States.
Caucusus Institute for Peace, Democracy and Development (CIPDD)
The Caucasus Institute for Peace, Democracy and Development is a non-governmental, non-partisan, non-profit organization. Its main task is to provide the framework for pluralistic discussion, independent research and publishing activity concerning the problems of democratic transition, peace and sustainable economic development for the trans-Caucas region.
Colorado Conflict Research Consortium
The Colorado Conflict Research Consortium is a program of research, education, and application on all four of the University of Colorado's campuses. Funded primarily by a grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the program unites researchers, educators, and practitioners from many fields for the purposes of conflict resolution theory-building, testing, and application. The Consortium is currently focusing on four substantive areas: Environmental and public policy dispute resolution, international conflicts, evaluation of dispute resolution practices, and application of computers to conflict resolution. Their archive houses Newsletters, Working Papers, Brochures, and Program Information.
Conflict Analysis and Resolution Bookshelf
This site is largely outdated, but still provides several good links to working papers and hard-to-find archives. It has lists of links on CR in Academia, International, Community, ADR, Environment, Peace and Justice, Spiritual and References and Resources.
Conflict Net
ConflictNet is a network of people dedicated to promoting the constructive resolution of conflict. ConflictNet enhances the work of conflict resolution groups and individuals, and links you to the worldwide conflict resolution community. ConflictNet offers current information on conflict resolution, including facilitated topical discussions on critical issues in the field, current legislation, and conference and training activity.
Global Policy Forum
Global Policy Forum monitors policy making at the United Nations, promotes accountability of global decisions, educates and mobilizes for global citizen participation, and advocates on vital issues of international peace and justice.
Institute on Conflict Resolution and Ethnicity (INCORE)
INCORE, the Initiative on Conflict Resolution and Ethnicity, is a joint initiative of the University of Ulster and the United Nations University. The INCORE World Wide Web server is intended to act as a central resource on the internet for those in the area of conflict resolution and ethnic conflict. It is intended to serve not only academic researchers but also policy-makers and practitioners in mediation.
Institute of World Affairs
Institute of World Affairs is devoted to international understanding, multilateralism and the peaceful resolution of conflict. To achieve its goals, the Institute provides diverse training and professional development programs through seminars, exchanges, residential conferences and publications.
Non-Proliferation and International Security Division
Non-Proliferation and International Security Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Peace and Justice Studies Association (PJSA)
The Peace and Justice Studies Association (PJSA) is a non-profit organization that was formed in 2001 as a result of a merger of the Consortium on Peace research, Education and Development (COPRED) and the Peace Studies Association (PSA). Both organizations provided leadership in the broadly defined field of peace, conflict and justice studies.
Peace Brigades International
Peace Brigades International (PBI) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) which protects human rights and promotes nonviolent transformation of conflicts. When invited, they send teams of volunteers into areas of repression and conflict. The volunteers accompany human rights defenders, their organizations and others threatened by political violence. Perpetrators of human rights abuses usually do not want the world to witness their actions. The presence of volunteers backed by a support network helps to deter violence. PBI creates space for local activists to work for social justice and human rights.
PeaceNet
PeaceNet helps the peace, social justice, and human rights communities throughout the world communicate and cooperate more effectively. PeaceNet is also a repository for current information ranging from disarmament, economic justice and human rights issues, to news, actions and events throughout the world, including the Middle East, the Baltics, the former Soviet Union, and Central America.
Peaceweb
Peaceweb has resources on peace and social concerns, profiles of Quaker peacemakers and the organizations they founded, historic peace documents, and links to academic peace research and Quaker resources. It is published by the Peace and Social Concerns Committee, Ottawa Monthly Meeting (Quakers).
Security Dialogue
The Security Dialogue is a publication of the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO).
United States Institute of Peace
The United States Institute of Peace is an independent, nonpartisan federal institution created by Congress to promote the prevention, management, and peaceful resolution of international conflicts. Established in 1984, the Institute meets its congressional mandate through an array of programs, including research grants, fellowships, professional training, education programs from high school through graduate school, conferences and workshops, library services, and publications. The Institute's Board of Directors is appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate.
World Peace Day
World Peace Day will is observed on November 17, but advocacy is needed year round. For information on all the activities and how to participate see the home page maintained by the Peaceguy. From this site, you can download a white ribbon and put it on your web page in support of peace.