Seminar at IPC
Bridging the Ditches: Dialogue in a Divided World
In a time of escalating global conflict and deepening polarization, constructive dialogue between nations and peoples is more vital than ever.
Yet in a world fractured by ideology, inequality, and historical grievances, communication often breaks down. Divisions widen, trust erodes, and the escalation of violence and war becomes all too common. But even amid entrenched hostility, is there still a space – to speak, and to listen? How can we renew our commitment to dialogue, negotiation, and nonviolent forms of engagement? What does it take to initiate dialogue when mutual recognition is absent? And what can we learn from conflicts that were resolved without resorting to violence?
Join us for a constructive debate at the International People’s College about the need and potential for dialogue in a divided world.
Where: The International People’s College, Montebello allé 1, Elsinore
When: Sunday, 23 November, 14:00-17:00
Who: Panellists, Dan Smith, Isabel Bramsen and Mozhdeh Ghasemiyani and moderator, Kirsten Larsen
Dan Smith
Dan Smith has researched and written about security, conflict and peace for four decades. In August he stepped down as Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) after having completed two five-year terms. Previously, he has served in the UN Peacebuilding Fund Advisory Group, as Professor of Peace and Conflict and as Secretary General of the peacebuilding NGO, International Alert.
Isabel Bramsen
Isabel Bramsen is Director of Peace and Conflict Studies and Associate Professor at Lund University. She is a member of Nordic Women Mediators, chairman of the board in Peace Research Sweden and mediator at Centre for Conflict Resolution. She has studied various conflicts including Colombia, Northern Ireland, the Philippines, Tunisia, Syria and Bahrain.
Mozhdeh Ghasemiyani
Mozhdeh Ghasemiyani is an experienced psychologist with specialist expertise in trauma, refugees and crises. Mozhdeh was born in Iran, and has a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Aarhus and post-master’s degrees from the University of Oxford, George Washington University and Johns Hopkins University. Mozhdeh is currently a crisis psychologist for Doctors without Borders.
Kirsten Larsen
Kirsten Larsen is a journalist from the Danish School of Media and Journalism. She produces podcasts and writes articles focusing on international cooperation, The United Nations and global issues. She has covered these issues at the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR) for more than 25 years on various news programmes before taking up her present position at Globalnyt.
The debate will be in English. The price per person is 100 DKK, including refreshments. Payment with credit card on arrival. Please register by sending an email to event@ipc.dk.
The International People’s College is a Danish Folk High School in Elsinore, established as a peace initiative in the wake of World War I, based on the idea that if people from countries that have been war enemies live, study and work together, it will foster mutual respect, acceptance and peace
International People’s College
Montebello Allé 1
3000 Helsingør
Denmark
CVR: 23253410
EAN: 5790002651410
+45 49 21 33 61
ipc@ipc.dk
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