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Independent Peace Associates
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Research, analysis, training, community development and dialogue facilitation for conflict transformation. www.indiepeace.org
Important insights on #peacebuilding as a psychological & emotional journey, highlighting the need for the application of an emotional/psychological/psychosocial lens, not as an add-on, but as integral to analysis, programming & implementation of all peacebuilding work.
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Equipping minds, managing emotions | Conciliation Resources
This report, authored by Prof. Dr. Irene Bruna Seu, examines the often-overlooked psychological and emotional dimensions of peacebuilding. Based on a pilot study involving 28 practitioners from six in...
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June 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM
We’re hiring - closing date 25 May
Indie Peace is hiring for a new Grants & Finance Officer !
This is a new role, working remotely to handle the increased financial and logistics workflow of the organisation as we embark on a new EU-funded grant. Apply via Charity Jobs: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/indepen...
Grants and Finance Officer | Independent Peace Associates (Indie Peace) | CharityJob
Apply now for Grants and Finance Officer. , £130 per day, find a career with meaning today
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May 14, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Indie Peace is hiring for a new Grants & Finance Officer !
This is a new role, working remotely to handle the increased financial and logistics workflow of the organisation as we embark on a new EU-funded grant. Apply via Charity Jobs: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/indepen...
Grants and Finance Officer | Independent Peace Associates (Indie Peace) | CharityJob
Apply now for Grants and Finance Officer. , £130 per day, find a career with meaning today
www.charityjob.co.uk
April 28, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Including a chapter by Indie Peace co-founder Larissa Sotieva ‘Reflecting on Collective Resilience during and after the Beslan Tragedy’.
Strongly recommend ! Trying to fill a huge gap in Peacebuilding practice, this volume brings together a broad range of experience. Also includes a chapter by Indie Peace co-founder Larissa Sotieva… |...
Strongly recommend ! Trying to fill a huge gap in Peacebuilding practice, this volume brings together a broad range of experience. Also includes a chapter by Indie Peace co-founder Larissa Sotieva ‘R...
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March 2, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Recent seminar in Yerevan on #ambiguousloss highlighted the psychosocial dimensions of the limbo families face when loved ones are missing - and how collective acknowledgement & compassion are key not only for families' healing but also for broader societal healing.
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Families of Missing Persons: Addressing Ambiguous Loss and Healing Trauma - Conflict transformation | Research, training & dialogue | Indie Peace
A two-day seminar bringing together psychologists, social workers and families of missing persons exploring the phenomenon of ambiguous loss was held in Yerevan 6-7 February 2026.
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February 20, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Ahead of our 6th birthday, revisiting our founding principles for transformational #peacebuilding.
Analysing the intersection of psycho-socio-political factors & how we function as humans with emotions feels more relevant than ever in today's world full of #trauma.
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Transformative Peacebuilding - Crisis Response Journal (March 2020) - Conflict transformation | Research, training & dialogue | Indie Peace
A return to a transformative model of peacebuilding is essential to prevent repeated cycles of violence In this article on transformative peacebuilding for Crisis Response Journal, we argue for a retu...
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July 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Indie Peace convened multi-disciplinary community of practice in #Armenia to discuss the social & political dimensions of #collectivetrauma.
We discussed related issues of #identity, #mourning, #forgiveness, trauma discourse & its manipulation.
Read here ⬇️
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Exploring Collective Trauma in Armenia: Building a Community of Practice - Conflict transformation | Research, training & dialogue | Indie Peace
Indie Peace convened practitioners and experts in Yerevan to discuss the societal and political dimensions of collective trauma.
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July 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
“A psychologist will not give us our home back. But can help us build a new one – inside ourselves.”
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Psychologists call support for Karabakh refugees necessary
Refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh, including children, are having a hard time being forced to move to Armenia; the situation is aggravated by financial problems. The psychological support that 250 famili...
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June 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Since early 2025, thanks to #Lithuanian Development Cooperation, the #NewPerspective team of psychologists from #Nagorno-Karabakh have focused on their own capacity building. Read about how they've been developing their approach to working with #collectivetrauma here.
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Supporting integration of displaced and vulnerable groups - Conflict transformation | Research, training & dialogue | Indie Peace
The 'New Perspective’ team of psychologists from Nagorno Karabakh spoke to Step1.am about their efforts to build organisational capacity.
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May 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Meet the fantastic 'New Perspective' team and read about how Indie Peace has been working with them.

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New Perspective – new approach to community resilience - Conflict transformation | Research, training & dialogue | Indie Peace
Indie Peace recently concluded a series of organisational development seminars for the 'New Perspective' network of psychologists.
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April 15, 2025 at 8:31 AM
New publication: Working with Collective Trauma – Lessons from the Armenian-Azerbaijani context: indiepeace.org/working-with...
New publication: Working with Collective Trauma - Lessons from the Armenian-Azerbaijani context - Conflict transformation | Research, training & dialogue | Indie Peace
Analysis and lessons learned from Indie Peace's process of working with collective trauma in the Armenian-Azerbaijani context.
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November 15, 2024 at 2:05 PM