“To reach peace, teach peace” John Paul II
In the face of resurgent dangers and new threats, Leaders for Peace has decided to put the experience of its leaders at the service of tomorrow’s leaders. The Traveling Universities of Peace are thus designed to prepare young people for this world of unprecedented change and radical uncertainty.
It is through knowledge that we can provide the tools for understanding and action, opening up future prospects to contribute positively and peacefully to the building of the world.
In response to growing tensions in the Caucasus, Leaders for Peace decided to hold the fifth edition of the Traveling Schools of Peace in Yerevan, in partnership with the French University in Armenia.
Over three days, more than one hundred Armenian students had the opportunity to attend courses taught by high-level speakers. Diplomats, politicians, distinguished professors, and UN representatives addressed major issues in international governance such as leadership, artificial intelligence, the geopolitics of resources, peacebuilding, transitional justice, and negotiation.
“This was an incredible experience that has greatly enriched my knowledge and practical skills. I will definitely benefit from this learning in my job and use it to improve myself” – Lilith, 27 years old, Public Consultant.
“Thanks to this program, I feel ready to do a lot for my country. The Peace University helped me understand my value as a young activist and to focus on serious global challenges” – Anna, 19 years old, sophomore at the French University in Armenia
Course Modules:
- Leadership, Jean-Pierre Raffarin, Former Prime Minister of the French Republic, President of Leaders for Peace.
- International Governance, Bertrand Badie, Professor Emeritus at Sciences Po.
- Negotiation, Elisabeth Decrey Warner, Founder of the Geneva Call, Research Fellow at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), Board Member of Leaders for Peace.
- Peacebuilding, Gregory Connor, Program Specialist, UNDP.
- Transitional Justice, Sévane Garibian, Doctor of Law from the Universities of Paris X and Geneva, Professor of Criminal Law at the University of Geneva.
- Geopolitics of Resources, Keyvan Piram, PhD in International Relations.
- Artificial Intelligence, Frédéric Esposito, Director of the Bachelor’s Program in International Relations (BARI) at the University of Geneva, President of Human Rights Week, representative of the Global Studies Institute.
