MPACS students are planning to participate in a global climate strike on September 27, 2019, 10:00am-2:00pm. At 10:00am, you can meet up with fellow concerned citizens and climate activists at the Arts Quad and then proceed to Waterloo Town Square.
War is not inevitable. It can be limited, if not defeated outright, by law fairly applied and enforced. As we reflect on Remembrance Day, and note the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions that were developed to restrict the impact of war, come hear David Crane, Founding Chief Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone who investigated, indicted, and prosecuted Charles Taylor, the first sitting head of state for war crimes and crimes against humanity, talk about how law can make war less likely, or at least less lethal.
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled as of March 13, 2020. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement will be hosting a Virtual Opportunities Fair on October 27, 2020, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. This event gives students the opportunity to learn about internship, co-op, and engagement opportunities the Centreand organizations connected to it will offer in 2020 and 2021, as well as the chance to connect and engage with professionals in the peacebuilding field.
Join us as we explore legal protections that International Humanitarian Law (IHL) provides for persons with disabilities in the situation of armed conflict.
PACS is excited to co-sponsor this year's annual International Humanitarian Law (IHL) conference, featuring a keynote address by Arlene Kanter.
The Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPACS) program is a professional, graduate degree that prepares students with theory and practical skills for careers in the field of peacebuilding. MPACS faculty, staff, and current students will be hosting a virtual information session Wednesday, December 16, 10:00am-11:00am (EST).
Join us on Zoom to learn about admission requirements, course options, internships, scholarships, and the graduate student experience.
Join Peace and Conflict Studies and the Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement on Tuesday, March 30, 7:30pm-9:30pm for a virtual production of “Unmute” by Theatre of the Beat. Unmute is a forum theatre piece that addresses the rise of domestic violence and gender-based assault during COVID-19. While a family’s life may seem normal from the other side of the screen, abuse is lurking behind closed doors. Immerse yourself in this important and timely piece that gives audience members the chance to rehearse scenarios for real life.