"...Public diplomacy is critical in extending civilian-military power. It combines soft and hard power to make the kind of “smart power” that is necessary to succeed."

-Tara Sonenshine, U.S. Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy…

ACR-International Section and ADRhub.com teamed together to present a webinar series this Spring available live only to ACR-International Section members and students. 

ACR International Section Chair, Rochelle Arms, will facilitate a presentation by Sister Pauline Acayo, head of Catholic Relief Services in Northern Uganda and Remo Moomiaie-Qajar…

Dear Colleagues

We are very pleased to report that on June 1, 2013, PCDN celebrated its sixth anniversary. Since launching in 2007, PCDN has rapidly grown to be the leading online global community of individuals and organizations working in peacebuilding, international development and related fields.…

The "What's Happening?" Blog is a weekly round up of the all the ADR news, jobs, events and more.  Check it out each week and view past news [HERE].

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The Association for Conflict Resolution Greater New York Chapter is offering a special opportunity to ask a promoter of peace how she applies conflict resolution skills to the work she engages in on a global scale.  

U.S State Department Special Representative Farah Pandith…

Is your organization involved in peacebuilding, social entrepreneurship, development or international affairs issues?

Are you responsible for recruiting students, seeking candidates for jobs/consultancies , advertising for trainings, courses, events, postgraduate degrees?…

The "What's Happening?" Blog is a weekly round up of the all the ADR news, jobs, events and more.  Check it out each week and view past news [HERE].

See the new Poster from the

New York Peace Institute […

Mediation and nonverbal communication are two terms, and those who know me can vouch for it, that I have been using non-stop for the past two years as both are the core focus areas of my PhD research topic at Griffith University Law School. 

The "What's Happening In Conflict Resolution?" Blog is a weekly round up of the all the ADR news, jobs, events and more.  Check it out each week!

ACR Blog Radio - ACR Greater New York Chapter …

Tune in Thursday, May 30 at 2:00pm EST for our upcoming show featuring the ACR International Section! 

ACR International Section leaders, Rochelle Arms and Mary Damianakis, will host this show…

The "What's Happening in Conflict Resolution?" Blog is a weekly round up of the all the ADR news, jobs, events and more.  Check it out each week!

How I Became Inspired By Sheila Sproule…

Mediator Registry Now Provides Low Cost Mediations for the Los Angeles Legal Community

The Mediator Registry provides a listing and designation service for mediators worldwide. In early 2013, the Registry…

Empathy is the Secret Weapon



Having the ability to combat hate requires skills that are also necessary of mediators and other conflict professionals.  One such skill is…

Join a Discussion on Youth and Global Engagement

From DipNote

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Public Affairs and the United Nations Foundation will be hosting a panel discussion entitled "The Next Level of…

5th Annual Warren Knight Award Presented to the Center for Conflict...

Chicago – The JAMS Foundation’s Fifth Annual Warren Knight Award will be presented to the Center for Conflict Resolution in Chicago, along with a…

Technology and the Ethics of Mediation

Presented by Daniel Rainey

Tuesday, April 16

6 - 7pm est.

***Free But Spots Are…

Cinnie Noble- When considering that one response to being provoked is to freeze, this week’s blog encourages thinking about what that means and what to do about it. So, what does freezing mean in the context of conflict? It may be a matter of becoming…