The GSUM Winter School
2014
July 28th – August 08th, 2014
Institute of International Relations – IRI/PUC-Rio
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1. Introduction
The Global South Unit for Mediation - GSUM
The
Global
South
Unit
for
Mediation
–
GSUM
(http://www.bricspolicycenter.org/gsum) is a learning, research and training
platform, intending to promote the diffusion of knowledge and expertise on
international mediation among scholars, diplomats, governmental officials and
non-governmental actors from the ‘Global South’. The project is the result of a
partnership between the Institute of International Relations - IRI
(http://www.iri.puc-rio.br/) of the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de
Janeiro - PUC-Rio (http://www.puc-rio.br), the BRICS Policy Center
(http://www.bricspolicycenter.org), and the Royal Embassy of Norway in Brazil.
The GSUM organizes events, produces publications and teaching materials, and
fosters research on different aspects of international mediation, with a particular
focus on the Global South. The GSUM also runs a Fellowship Program for
academics and practitioners whose expertise is international mediation.
2 Moreover, it organizes the GSUM Winter School.
The GSUM Winter School
The GSUM Winter School is a two-week intensive academic and training
program on international mediation organized by the Global South Unit for
Mediation - GSUM in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The GSUM Winter
School is open to a maximum of 24 students per week who want to have an
intensive and substantial learning and training experience in the theory and
practice of international mediation, with a particular focus on issues, questions
and experiences concerning the Global South.
Global South Unit for Mediation Rua Dona Mariana, 63 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro/RJ. 22280-­‐020/Brasil Tel: +55 21 2535.0447 2. General Information
Aims and Objectives
The GSUM Winter School aims to offer an intensive and substantial learning and
training experience in the theory and practice of international mediation, with a
particular focus on issues, questions and experiences concerning or related to the
Global South. It will offer a rigorous introduction to fundamental concepts, theories
and perspectives of international mediation, as well as to the actors and processes
involved in this field of study and practice.
The students will have the opportunity to critically analyze experiences of
international mediation through a case-study approach. Moreover, the School will
present the students an overall perspective that emphasizes conceptual and
practical issues, problems, questions and experiences related to the Global South.
The courses will be conducted by renowned international mediation specialists,
eminent scholars and practitioners.
3 Target Public
The GSUM Winter School is open to a maximum of 24 students per week, who
will be postgraduate students and/or professionals (scholars, civil society
representatives, diplomats, NGO staff, governmental officials, lawyers, and
international organizations’ staff, among others) interested in international
mediation, with a particular focus on issues, questions and experiences related to
the Global South.
In exceptional cases, the GSUM Winter School will accept undergraduate
students with outstanding grades who intend to pursue a postgraduate degree in
international mediation or related areas.
Global South Unit for Mediation Rua Dona Mariana, 63 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro/RJ. 22280-­‐020/Brasil Tel: +55 21 2535.0447 Duration and Dates
The GSUM Winter School will have a two week duration, taking place between
Monday July 28th and Friday August 08th, 2014.
The two weeks are independent, but interrelated. Hence, the students may
choose to apply:
i.
ii.
iii.
Only for the first week (from July 28th to August 1st, 2014);
Only for the second week (August 04th – August 08th); or
For both weeks.
For more information, please read the item How to Apply below.
Location
The GSUM Winter School will take place at the Institute of International
Relations of the Pontifical University Catholic of Rio de Janeiro:
Instituto de Relações Internacionais - IRI/PUC-Rio
Rua Marquês de São Vicente, 225 - Vila dos diretórios, casa 20 - Gávea
Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. 22451-900.
Website: http://www.iri.puc-rio.br/
Phone: (+55 21) 3527-1557
4 Deadline for applications
The deadline for applications is: May 30, 2014.
For more information, see the item How to Apply bellow (at page 11).
Global South Unit for Mediation Rua Dona Mariana, 63 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro/RJ. 22280-­‐020/Brasil Tel: +55 21 2535.0447 3. The GSUM Winter School Program
General Structure
The GSUM Winter School Program is conceived and structured as two
independent but interrelated weeks of intensive learning and training activities on
international mediation, with a particular focus on issues, problems, questions,
and experiences concerning or related to the Global South.
Each week of the GSUM Winter School is structured around 3 different kinds of
activities and events:
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in the mornings (10-13hs), a General Course;
in the afternoons (14-17hs), Optional Courses; and
in (some) of the evenings (19:30-21:00hs), Public Events.
General and Optional Courses
5 The core of the GSUM Winter School Program is comprised of the Courses
offered each week: the General Course, everyday in the morning (from 10 to
13hs); and the Optional Courses, everyday in the afternoon (from 14 to 17hs).
The General Course is a 15-hours course that takes place every day (MondayFriday) between 10h00 and 13h00. It is taught by an eminent scholar and/or
practitioner whose expertise is international mediation. There is one General
Course offered per week, hence, it is compulsory for all the students.
The Optional Courses are 15 hour-courses that take place every day (MondayFriday) between 14h00 and 17h00. They are taught by the GSUM Visiting
Fellows, eminent scholars and practitioners who are selected, each year, for the
GSUM Fellowship Program. The students may choose one of the Optional
Courses offered each week.
Global South Unit for Mediation Rua Dona Mariana, 63 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro/RJ. 22280-­‐020/Brasil Tel: +55 21 2535.0447 The General and Optional Courses are inspired and conceived around at least
one of the following specialized subjects, issues and themes that are privileged by
the GSUM Winter School Program:
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Conflict Resolution and mediation as a field of study and practice
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Actors and Processes of Mediation
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Gender, Culture, Religion and Environment in Mediation
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Mediation and the United Nations System
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Elements and Reflections on Successes, Failures, and Lessons Learned
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Mediation and the Global South
The General and Optional Courses may vary each week every year, depending on
the invited eminent scholars and/or practitioners, and on the eminent scholars
and/or practitioners who are selected for the GSUM Fellowship Program.
Public Events
6 The GSUM Winter School aims to contribute to the local, national, and
international public spheres. Thus, it organizes different Public Events,
comprising Keynote Speeches and Public Panels with the participation of
invited public officials, internationally renowned international mediation
specialists, eminent scholars and practitioners. The Public Events are free and
open to the public in general. They take place in (some of) the evenings, between
19h30 and 21h00.
Receptions
The GSUM Winter School invites the students and Faculty for a Welcome
Reception in the first day of the first week; and for a Closing Reception in the
last day of the second week.
Global South Unit for Mediation Rua Dona Mariana, 63 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro/RJ. 22280-­‐020/Brasil Tel: +55 21 2535.0447 4. The GSUM Winter School Program 2014
First Week: July 28th – August 1st, 2014
(time)
9-10
10-13
13-14
14-17
17-18
18-19:30
19:30-21
(Public)
28/07(Mon)
Orientation
Session
General
Course
29/07(Tue)
30/07(Wed)
31/07(Thu)
01/08(Fri)
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Courses
Welcoming
Reception
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Free Time
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Inaugural
Lecture
Keynote
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Public
Panel
Keynote
Speech
Free Time
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7 Second Week: August 4th – August 8th, 2014
(time)
9-10
04/08(Mon)
Orientation
Session
General
Course
05/08(Tue)
06/08(Wed)
07/08(Thu)
08/08(Fri)
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17-18
Free Time
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Courses
Closing
Reception
18-19:30
19:30-21
(Public)
Free Time
Free Time
Free Time
Public
Panel
Keynote
Speech
Public
Panel
Free Time
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10-13
Free Time
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Global South Unit for Mediation Rua Dona Mariana, 63 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro/RJ. 22280-­‐020/Brasil Tel: +55 21 2535.0447 First Week (July 28th – August 1st, 2014) Inaugural Lecture
Brazil, Multipolarity and the United Nations
Ambassador Antonio de Aguiar Patriota, Permanent Representative of Brazil to
the United Nations and former Brazilian Minister of External Relations
General Course
Conflict Resolution and Mediation as a Field of Study and Practice
Prof. Laurie Nathan, University of Pretoria
Optional Courses
Mediation as Reflective Practice
Borislava Manojlovic, GSUM Visiting Fellow
A New Global South Model for Mediating Urban Gang Violence
Catherine Ali, GSUM Visiting Fellow
8 The Global South’s role in promoting Legitimate and Inclusive Just Peace
Maria Cecilia Milesi, GSUM Visiting Fellow
Public Events
Keynote Speech (29/07)
Prof. Esra Cuhadar, Bilkent University
Public Panel: The Role of Mediation in International Politics (30/07)
Prof. Monica Herz, GSUM-IRI/PUC-Rio
Prof. Paulo Esteves, GSUM-IRI/PUC-Rio
Prof. Laurie Nathan, University of Pretoria
Prof. Esra Cuhadar, Bilkent University
Keynote Speech: International mediation as the management of complexity
(31/07)
Prof. Laurie Nathan, University of Pretoria
Global South Unit for Mediation Rua Dona Mariana, 63 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro/RJ. 22280-­‐020/Brasil Tel: +55 21 2535.0447 Second Week (August 4th – August 8th, 2014) General Course
Actors and Processes of Mediation
Dr. Joyce Neu, Facilitating Peace
Optional Courses
Culture and Mediation Practice
Borislava Manojlovic, GSUM Visiting Fellow
Insight Mediation
Catherine Ali, GSUM Visiting Fellow
Creative and Participatory Approaches to Peacebuilding
Maria Cecilia Milesi, GSUM Visiting Fellow
Public Events
Public Panel: The Experiences of International Mediation (04/08)
Dr. Joyce Neu, Facilitating Peace
9 Prof. Monica Herz, GSUM-IRI/PUC-Rio
Dr. Maíra Siman, GSUM-IRI/PUC-Rio
Dr. Jana Tabak, GSUM-IRI/PUC-Rio
Keynote Speech (05/08)
Dr. Joyce Neu, Facilitating Peace
Public Panel: Mediation and the Global South (06/08)
Prof. Monica Herz, GSUM-IRI/PUC-Rio
Prof. Paulo Esteves, GSUM-IRI/PUC-Rio
Prof. Pinar Bilgin, Bilkent University
Prof. Cécile Mouly, FLACSO
Prof. Anna Leander, IRI/PUC-Rio
Mr. Marcelo Viegas, Brazilian Ministry of External Relations, United Nations (to
be Confirmed)
Global South Unit for Mediation Rua Dona Mariana, 63 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro/RJ. 22280-­‐020/Brasil Tel: +55 21 2535.0447 5. The GSUM Winter School Faculty 2014
Inaugural Lecture
Ambassador Antonio de Aguiar Patriota, Permanent Representative of Brazil
to the United Nations and former Brazilian Minister of External Relations
General Courses
Prof. Laurie Nathan, University of Pretoria
Dr. Joyce Neu, Facilitating Peace
Optional Courses
Borislava Manojlovic, GSUM Visiting Fellow
Catherine Ali, GSUM Visiting Fellow
Maria Cecilia Milesi, GSUM Visiting Fellow
10 Public Events
Prof. Monica Herz, GSUM-IRI/PUC-Rio
Prof. Paulo Esteves, GSUM-IRI/PUC-Rio
Prof. Laurie Nathan, University of Pretoria
Dr. Joyce Neu, Facilitating Peace
Prof. Esra Cuhadar, Bilkent University
Prof. Pinar Bilgin, Bilkent University
Prof. Cécile Mouly, FLACSO
Prof. Anna Leander, IRI/PUC-Rio
Dr. Maíra Siman, GSUM-IRI/PUC-Rio
Dr. Jana Tabak, GSUM-IRI/PUC-Rio
Mr. Marcelo Viegas, Brazilian Ministry of External Relations, United Nations
Division (to be confirmed)
Global South Unit for Mediation Rua Dona Mariana, 63 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro/RJ. 22280-­‐020/Brasil Tel: +55 21 2535.0447 6. How to Apply
The students may choose to apply:
i.
ii.
iii.
Only for the first week (from July 28th to August 1st, 2014);
Only for the second week (August 04th – August 08th); or
For both weeks.
Those interested individuals should send the following materials to the GSUM’s
electronic address ([email protected]):
! the completed Application Form (attached);
! a Curriculum Vitae, in English;
! a Copy of Identity (for Brazilians) or Passport (for other
nationalities);
! a Motivation Letter; and
! 01 (one) Letter of Recommendation.
7. Fees
11 ! One Week: R$ 1.200,00 (Brazilian Reais)
! Two Weeks: R$ 1.800,00 (Brazilian Reais)
8. Scholarships and Fee Waivers
The GSUM Winter School is committed to bringing together a plural and
diversified group of individuals who are interested in international mediation.
Hence, the GSUM Winter School offers, upon a case by case analysis,
different scholarships and fee waivers for some of the selected students
that otherwise would not have the financial means to come to Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil, and be part of our courses and activities.
So, in case you need financial support, and, hence, want to be considered
either for a scholarship or for a fee waiver, in order to attend the GSUM
Winter School 2014, please let us know through your Application Form.
Only the selected students will be eligible for scholarships and fee waivers.
Global South Unit for Mediation Rua Dona Mariana, 63 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro/RJ. 22280-­‐020/Brasil Tel: +55 21 2535.0447 9. Contacts
Global South Unit for Mediation / BRICS Policy Center
Rua Dona Mariana, 63 | Botafogo | CEP: 22280-020
Rio de Janeiro | RJ | Brasil | Fone/Fax: (55) 21-2535.0447
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bricspolicycenter.org/gsum
12 Global South Unit for Mediation Rua Dona Mariana, 63 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro/RJ. 22280-­‐020/Brasil Tel: +55 21 2535.0447