Institute for Peace and Dialogue (IPD) is proud to announce the next International Summer Programs, which are to be held in Basel, Switzerland. Applicants can choose between the Basel Global Peace Conference in 4 August, 2025 or 15th Summer Academy during 5 - 15 August, 2025 and the 3-Month Research Program which may be combined with the 15th Summer Academy participation depending on the applicants` desire and filled application.

Its image as one of the most favourable places for traveling has made it more interesting to offer an exited and comprehensive program for our participants.

Nowadays unfortunately several frozen or ongoing conflicts between or within states still exist. Conflicts are different and if we look to the world mankind, how they are facing many new challenges, coupled with new dangerous situations, i.e. terrorist acts, non-legal arming of conflict sides, re-determination of borders, establishing new countries in the world map, non-providing territorial integrity, trafficking of arms, drugs and human; disputes on the implementation of transnational energy projects, democratization and false elections, revolution and internal political conflicts, armed guerrilla movements, violation and discrimination by nationalists, world economic crisis, climate change and unsafely biodiversity etc. Unfortunately, the list is long. Conflicts are related and an integral part of human beings, as conflicts cause violation of human rights.

Existing conflicts weaken every kind of cooperation between nations, states and Institutions. Without lasting mutual cooperation and understanding, the future prosperity of the world would remain only as a good dream. Taking into consideration of peaceful behaviour and engagements, we can make a decision on the strict belief, that opportunities for solving all kind of conflicts are feasible.

• Because in every conflict situation and tension forms we consequently face the below mentioned common situations
• Desperate situation and non-solving problems are not eternal.
• It is possible to make common decision and find common values, even both conflict sides are thinking differently.
• If the hostility thinking becomes stronger, there are no winner and right side.
  Protracted conflicts on the same time endanger to the development and prosperity of all involved conflict parties.
• Any peaceful mediation, negotiation and mutual understanding actions are useful than nothing.

Participants will have access to expert knowledge, work-base and hands-on experience as all our Experts are specialists with years of experience academically and professionally in their respective fields, will contribute to this event, with many years of experience in Peacebuilding, Conflicts Solution, Mediation, Leadership and International Security Studies. This is truly a great opportunity not to be missed to get or refresh knowledge, skills and create new worldwide friendship and networks.

15th Summer Academy offer lectures and classes via non-formal, interactive and practical methods by the experienced teachers with professional and academic background include the following stated methodologies

• Interactive teaching based on research and professional experience, illustrated by practical cases
• Lectures through open presentation and panel discussions
• Workplace case studies, situational examples and success stories telling
• Problem solving group works, paired practice discussion/exchange and self/group reflections
• Individual approach, role plays, group presentations and assignments
• Short video film coaching 

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Read further on this opportunitiy and access the application from by clicking the below link.

Early Bird Application Deadline: 30 April 2025

Late Application Deadline: 1 July 2025

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