About International Peace Education Resources IPER
Our Mission
Provide education about methods of peacebuilding and about violence and its consequences; promote non-violence, conflict resolution, restorative practices and peaceful methods of managing conflict and differences; support positive community leadership in communities and organisations affected by violence; build, and support positive rela
Provide education about methods of peacebuilding and about violence and its consequences; promote non-violence, conflict resolution, restorative practices and peaceful methods of managing conflict and differences; support positive community leadership in communities and organisations affected by violence; build, and support positive relationships between legal authorities and communities and organisations affected by violence; and provide opportunities for international learning, exchange and dialogue.
Our History
Founded in 2020, IPER ran an international summer school on grass-roots peacebuilding in partnership with the University of Massachusetts, Boston. In 2024 we decided to move into focusing on the challenges posed by ending paramilitarism in Northern Ireland. IPER continues to bring academics, activists and legal professionals together to f
Founded in 2020, IPER ran an international summer school on grass-roots peacebuilding in partnership with the University of Massachusetts, Boston. In 2024 we decided to move into focusing on the challenges posed by ending paramilitarism in Northern Ireland. IPER continues to bring academics, activists and legal professionals together to foster positive change in the interests of peace. We continue to honour our commitment to international education and support internships where they add value to our mission and offer educational opportunities to participants.
Our Programmes
Our Programmes
Supporting Paramilitary transition
We aim to support partnerships with police, government agencies and community to end paramilitarism in Northern Ireland.
International Internship and volunteer programme
With our academic and community partners, we aim to match local community partners with academic programmes seeking internship opportunities in grassroots peacebuilding and violence education.