Monday, February 20, 2012

INVITATION

INVITATION
CYPRUS ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
CASP would like to invite you on the 25th of November 2015 at the Home for Cooperation between 19.00-20.30 to the lecture entitled:
“Why Peace Processes Fail: Negotiating Insecurity After Civil Wars” 19.00- 19.15 Registration 19.15-19.30 Welcome and Introduction by the President of CASP, Dr. Charis Psaltis 19.30- 20.00 Lecture by Dr. Jasmine-Kim Westendorf “Why Peace Processes Fail: Negotiating Insecurity After Civil Wars” 20.00-20.30 Open discussion 20.30 Snacks and refreshments
Abstract: This talk explores how the international community engages in resolving civil wars. It investigates why, despite the best of intentions, and the investment of significant resources, peace processes often fail to consolidate peace, and, even when civil war does not resume, violence, insecurity and instability pervade many post-war societies. It draws on case studies from across Africa, Asia and the Pacific to map the successes and failures of peace processes across the spheres of governance, security and transitional justice, and pays particular attention to the way the international community's approach to peacemaking has contributed to the weaknesses of peace process since the end of the Cold War.
Few words about the speaker:
Dr. Jasmine-Kim Westendorf
Dr Jasmine Westendorf is a Lecturer in International Relations at La Trobe University; Her research focuses on conflict and peace studies, negotiated peace processes, international approaches to peacebuilding, the politics of international law and international organisations, and the role of women in peace and war.
Jasmine has published her research in leading journals, including the Australian Journal of International Affairs, and has conducted policy and research work for a range of NGOs including the International Women's Development Agency, World Vision, ActionAid and others. Jasmine has regular spots on 3RRR FM, ABC Radio National, ABC Local Radio 774 AM, 3CR Community Radio. She has been interviewed about her research and various issues around war, peace, Australian foreign policy, and open education on a range of print and broadcast media platforms, including the following: The Age, The Australian, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Melbourne Times, The Melbourne Leader, and numerous radio and TV stations. Her book on why peace processes in civil wars often fail was published in 2015 by Lynne Rienner Publishers. For more information please contact: Giorgos_Filippou@wvi.org, cpsaltis@ucy.ac.cy, Tel: 22 892077





Wednesday, August 19, 2009

WELCOME NOTE

The aims of the Association are:
1) To promote Social Psychology in Cyprus
2) To promote awareness of the importance of social psychology for social issues in Cyprus.
3) To promote communication and cooperation between persons and organizations interested in social psychological research and the teaching of social psychology in local, regional, European and international level.
4) To promote dialogue around social psychological issues.
5) To enhance inter-group understanding, respect and cooperation.
6) To promote inter-group dialogue on local, regional, European and international level.

Means for the achievement of the above aims:
1) Organization of and participation to conferences, seminars, lectures and workshops on regional and international level.
2) Creation and publication of material in printed, electronic or other form.
3) Conduct and publication of research.
4) Exchanges of members with members of other similar organizations abroad.
5) Design and application of research programmes.
6) Establishment of sustainable membership in networks of communication with persons and organizations and offices on regional and international level.
7) Submission of recommendations in relation to policy makingMember of the Association can be any natural person who accepts the aims of the association and conforms with qualification requirements approved from time to time by the general assembly.

2nd Anuual Conference of CASP







1st Annual Conference of CASP