Nonviolent Action and Advocacy

The training explores the potential of civil society and non-violent action to drive social, cultural, and economic change, emphasizing the role of power dynamics in conflict transformation. Participants will examine strategies like advocacy, civil disobedience, boycotts, and sanctions, comparing the effectiveness of non-violent versus violent approaches. It is designed for those working in or aspiring to work in conflict transformation, peacebuilding, non-violent activism, or conflict-sensitive international cooperation.

When: 13–16 March 2026 (4 days), 9:00–17:30 daily
Where: Jugendakademie Walberberg, Bornheim, Germany
Language: English
Course Fee: 640 €, including training materials, lunch, and morning and afternoon tea/coffee
Registration Deadline: 30 November 2025

This training can also be booked as a block with a 10% discount, together with the trainings Trauma, Stress Management and Resilience and Dialogue Facilitation.