Explores the various forms of violence associated with conflicts, including ethnic and religious violence, terrorism, and insurgency, and their social, political, and economic causes and consequences.
Conflict resolution: A field of study that aims to understand and mitigate social, economic, and political conflicts in societies.
Human rights: The fundamental rights and freedoms that all individuals are entitled to, regardless of their nationality, race, religion, gender, or other status.
International relations: The study of the relationships between nations and states, including political, economic, and social interactions.
Non-violent communication: A communication technique that aims to resolve conflicts without the use of aggression or violence.
Peacebuilding: A process of creating structures, institutions, and practices that support peaceful coexistence and social justice.
Political violence: Violent acts committed for political reasons, including terrorism, insurgency, and war.
Social justice: The idea of fairness and equality in the distribution of resources, opportunities, and benefits in society.
Structural violence: A form of violence that results from unjust social, economic, and political structures, which cause harm and suffering to the marginalized and vulnerable.
Terrorism: The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political goals.
War and conflict studies: The multidisciplinary study of the causes, dynamics, and effects of armed conflict, including the perspectives of military, political, social, and cultural actors.
Gender-based violence: Violence that is predominantly perpetrated against women and girls, including domestic violence, sexual violence, and trafficking.
Genocide: The deliberate and systematic destruction of a group of people based on their ethnicity, religion, or other identity markers.
Peace education: Educational programs and activities that promote values, attitudes, and skills for peaceful and respectful relationships and social change.
Humanitarian aid: Assistance provided to people affected by conflicts, disasters, or other emergencies, including food, water, shelter, medical care, and protection.
Peacekeeping: The deployment of international military and civilian personnel to prevent or reduce violence and promote peace and security.
Physical Violence: It is a type of violence that involves bodily force, such as hitting, kicking, or killing someone.
Psychological Violence: It is a type of violence that involves verbal or emotional abuse and can be manipulative, coercive, or controlling.
Sexual Violence: It involves any form of sexual activity that is unwanted or coerced.
Structural Violence: This kind of violence happens when the system that is supposed to protect people fails to do so, creating conditions that cause harm to the disadvantaged.
Cultural Violence: It refers to any form of violence that is embedded in the culture, such as ritualistic or symbolic violence.
Economic Violence: It refers to any form of violence that is based on economic exploitation or deprivation, like extreme poverty, labor exploitation, or human trafficking.
Political Violence: It refers to any form of violence that is motivated by political or ideological factors, like terrorism, insurgency, or armed conflict.
Religious Violence: It refers to any form of violence that is based on religious beliefs or practices, like sectarian violence or religious persecution.
Interpersonal Conflict: It occurs when there is disagreement between two or more individuals, resulting in hostility or tension.
Group Conflict: It occurs between groups of individuals, such as ethnic or racial conflict, or between organizations with different interests.
International Conflict: It occurs between two or more states or nations and can range from diplomatic disagreements to armed conflict.