Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution

The answer is more complicated than you think. Chase Daley talked with people across viewpoints to understand how they see and respond to gender identity. At the Carter School, students step into t...

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There is a lot more pressure behind the scenes than people realize. Madison Vuong researched stress among staff and volunteers in Northern Virginia animal shelters. At the Carter School, students t...

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People are frustrated, but they are still staying quiet. Why? Terezia Kacianova studied civic engagement in Slovakia to understand why action is not following frustration. At the Carter School, stu...

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At George Mason University’s Scholarship Celebration in April 2026, Carter School student Avery Shippen shared how scholarship support transformed her educational journey. She expressed heartfelt g...

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A gathering of researchers and practitioners for panel discussions about political polarization and the conflict it creates. Speakers: Daniel Brumberg, Georgetown University Karina Korostelina, G...

A gathering of researchers and practitioners for panel discussions about political polarization and the conflict it creates. Speakers: Babak Bahador, George Washington University Katherine Collin...

A gathering of researchers and practitioners for panel discussions about political polarization and the conflict it creates. Speakers: Rabbi Rachel Gartner, Georgetown University Rabbi Seth Limme...

Keith Allred Executive Director, NICD, and Maury Giles CEO, Braver Angels, discuss their work to bring Americans, including our top leaders, back together and help us make progress on our toughes...

A presentation from Paul Brown Director, Civic Innovation Center, University of Maryland, about how college campuses, especially within the Big10 conference, are handling civic health and engageme...

A conversation about approaches to the challenges of extremism in the context of American speech traditions, between: • Angel Eduardo Senior Writer and Editor, FIRE • Victoria Gurevich Senior Res...

Education is the pathway to the future and freedom from poverty, violence and exploitation. A child is entitled to basic human rights which include the right to education, allowing that child to re...

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Presented in collaboration with Peace and Security Committee of the United Nations Association - National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) In today’s digital age, technology plays a crucial role in fosterin...

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Genocide also happens long before physical violence becomes overt, for example when any given group of people is denied the right to be seen, named, or even accounted for. This presentation examine...

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Presented by the Carter School's Better Evidence Project in collaboration with PartnersGlobal As a community of scholar-practitioners, the Carter School focuses on the application of theory to pra...

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'Quibdó is a municipality nestled in the heart of Colombia’s Pacific region, full of colors, flavors, rhythms, and living memories. Its streets echo the heritage of people who, despite centuries of...

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Thank you for joining us official launch of the SDG16 Hub, a global initiative led by the Carter School in partnership with Narxoz University, the University of Oxford, and the University for Peace...

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Marking 80 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, this inaugural Fall 2025 Peace Week program invites reflection on the legacy of nuclear weapons and the enduring power of peace. Featuring th...

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Presented by the Carter School’s Transitioning Justice Lab With hate-related instances of interpersonal harm increasing in the US, this panel explores the use of Restorative Justice (RJ) processes...

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Presented by the Carter School's Polarization and Violence Transformed (PiVoT) Peace Lab Join us for an engaging discussion on the rise of right-wing extremism in the United States. Facilitated b...

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Sponsored by the Carter School’s Sustainable Peace lab This session, co-led by faculty from George Mason University and practitioners from Catholic Relief Services (CRS), will explore how contact ...

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