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Ex-Combatants and Peace Work
Role and potential of Ex-Combatants in Peace Processes
Mon. 29. November 2010, 9.00 until Tue. 30. November 2010, 18.00
A first step in the transition from war to peace is the disarmament, demobilization, and re-integration (DDR) of ex-combatants. Disarmament and demobilization – taking out the arms – usually proves to be the easier task. The re-integration of ex-combatants seems often much more difficult. While excombatants have an important role in the establishment of a lasting peace, they are very often subjected to extensive blame and incrimination. Shame and trauma blocks their return to civil society.
What exactly is the role of ex-combatants for the peace process? Talking about re-integrating excombatants risks stigmatising them as the “baddies” and pushing them into a passive role. With a particular focus on the Balkans the training will include the analysis and exploration of the role of excombatants in the transitional phase from war to peace. Challenges will be addressed and practical entry points introduced.
Contents
- the relevance of ex-combatants for peace processes
- ex-combatants, the issue of so-called “spoilers” or violent prone actors versus potentials for peace
- logic and reasoning for the approach of working with ex-combatants
- the issue of war criminals and the role of justice
- the relevance of shame, trauma and power
- the development of inclusive and systematic approaches
- dealing with the past as an example of a practical approach
Learning Goals
- You are capable of recognising the role of ex-combatants as well as analysing their organizational structures, motives, potentials and strategies.
- You can develop approaches, strategies and tools to work with ex-combatants and to include them in a peace process.
Trainer
Your contact person for organisational issues
Your contact person for content issues
Language Requirements
A very good command of English is indispensable to be able to follow the course adequately and for good learning results. You have to be able to express yourself fluently and to understand detailed texts on complex subjects.
Target Group
- Students that have fundamental knowledge in peace and conflict studies and that are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of processes surrounding successsful conflict transformation
- People that already have been to a crisis region and want to widen their expertise
- Experts from ZFD
- Experts in development politics that want to gain detailled knowledge on conflict transformation and related aspects
Training fee (incl. lunch and dinner)
Standard price:
270,00 €
Additional costs for accomodation in the training center (per night incl. breakfast):
€ 55,00
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Training for Peace is part of the 9-Week Qualification Course which is attended by 8 people aiming to be certified as "Peace and Conflict Consultant".
We offer an early bird price if you register up to six weeks in advance.
The Academy can not provide any scholarships itself, nor waive the training fee nor arrange funding by other organisations. Applicants who can not cover the training fee in full will not be considered!
When transfering the training fee from a non-german account, please have in mind that it might take up to three weeks until we receive the money and that there might be transfer charges to be paid by your side.
Cancellations shall be in writing only and be received 10 work days before the start of the course or event at the latest. Otherwise the AfC will charge the participant as follows:
- 10 to 3 work days before the course/event: 50% of all costs
- less than 3 work days/non-attendance without written cancellation: 100 % of all costs
If you should need a visa for Germany, please make sure to register at least six weeks before the start of the training. Since the visa application process takes quite a while, we cannot accept registrations later than this deadline.