Peacebuilding in Africa: Join Our Free Online Course
Are you passionate about peace, justice, and building sustainable communities? We invite you to join Peacebuilding in Africa, a six-week online program that brings together participants from around the world to learn directly from African peacebuilders.
This free, English-language course explores the realities of conflict, the strategies used to promote social justice and sustainable development, and our shared role in creating a more peaceful world..
What to Expect
Each week, a guest speaker will share insights for 30 minutes, followed by interactive small group discussions and a Q&A session. This format creates space for learning, reflection, and practical action.
Course Schedule
- Journey Through Peacebuilding
Over six weeks, we’ll travel across the continent listening to the voices of peacebuilders who are shaping their communities.
We begin in Africa as a whole, exploring the big picture of peace and justice and the opportunities to make a difference. Then we journey to Mozambique, South Sudan, Northern Uganda, Mali and finally Zimbabwe; learning about local initiatives and how peace can be restored.
Each week is a step in understanding Africa’s diverse struggles and its inspiring strategies for peace.
Key Details
Location: Online (Zoom)
When: Saturdays, starting 17 May 2025
Who: 10–25 participants who can commit to the full program
Language: Conversational English
Cost: Free
Why Join?
- Learn from experienced peacebuilders working across the African continent
- Engage in meaningful discussions with a global group of participants
- Deepen your understanding of conflict resolution and peacebuilding strategies
- Gain tools to respond to conflict as a member of the international community
How to Apply
To join, email Kaia “Curry” Vereide at kaia.vereide@gmail.com and confirm your interest. Spaces are limited, so early application is encouraged.
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On 3 September 2026, Professor Helen Scanlon and Yasmin Sooka participated in the inaugural Nokuthula Simelane Memorial Lecture, hosted by the Nokuthula Simelane Foundation, alongside Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa.
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ATJRC’s Professor Helen Scanlon and the Department of Politics at the University of Cape Town hosted a seminar on 9 September 2026, marking the launch of Dr Saghar Shahidi-Birjandian, PhD. Shahidi-Birjandian’s co-edited volume, Intergenerational Survivors of Genocide and Mass Atrocities: Lived Experiences of Knowledge Providers.
In May 2025, the South African Department of Sports, Arts and Culture released the Draft National Policy Framework for Heritage Memorialisation for public comment. The Draft Policy Framework presents heritage as a tool of fostering nation-building, social cohesion and national development. It presents National Legacy Projects as an instrument for transforming South Africa's heritage landscape.
Publications & Archive
Gender Apartheid and the Crimes against Humanity Convention Negotiations: Solidarity, History and the Politics of Naming
Negotiations toward a new Crimes Against Humanity Convention have renewed debate about how international law should address systemic gender-based oppression.
Managing Memory or Confronting the Past? A Response to South Africa’s Draft National Policy Framework for Heritage Memorialisation
The South African government has released a Draft National Policy Framework for Heritage Memorialisation intended to guide how heritage and memory practices are governed nationally.
